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Lexus has confirmed that a new NX is coming for 2022, and it will debut June 11.A teaser photo shows an interesting taillight setup with a full-width LED bar.The new NX will likely be offered in NX250, NX350, and NX350h versions.The second generation of Lexus’s NX crossover is nearly here, and we’re getting our first official glimpse of the new model thanks to this teaser photo. Ahead of the 2022 NX’s debut on June 11, we can see that it features a taillight setup with a full-width LED light bar and a Lexus script across the tailgate that appears to be in a new font.

We’ve already seen spy photos of the new NX, which show a similar silhouette as the current car. We think some of the bigger changes may be seen inside, as the current car’s interior is dated; we’re especially hoping that Lexus does away with the annoying infotainment touchpad that controls the central display screen in favor of a more modern touchscreen.Trademarks suggest that the NX lineup will include an NX250 model, possibly powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four, and an NX350, possibly powered by a 3.5-liter V-6. The hybrid version is likely to continue, with its NX350h designation suggesting that it could use the RAV4 Prime’s 302-hp plug-in-hybrid powertrain.We’ll learn more next week, as the NX will make its debut live on June 11 at 11pm on the Lexus website.
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The 2022 Supra lineup includes the A91-CF special edition, limited to 600 units.The A91-CF features exposed carbon-fiber weave on the front splitter, side rockers, ducktail rear spoiler, and the aerodynamic canards. It will also have model-specific 19-inch matte black wheels.All 2022 Supras will come with a one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association.The Supra family will grow by one for the 2022 model year. Toyota has announced the A91-CF edition of the Supra, a limited-run model with plenty of exposed carbon fiber trim, model-specific 19-inch matte black wheels, and a red Brembo brake package. There will only be 600 A91-CF Supras, and they’ll only be available in North America.

The A91-CF will share most of its characteristics with the non-special edition six-cylinder Supra, which enters the 2022 model year essentially unchanged after receiving some powertrain tweaks for the 2021 model year that increased power to 382 hp. The Supra’s 3.0 Premium trim has a newly available red interior this year, plus standard heated seats.
The new special edition will be available in a choice of three exterior colors: Absolute Zero (white), Nitro Yellow, and Phantom Matte Grey. The A91-CF will come with a two-tone leather and Alcantara interior in red and black. It will also have 19-inch matte black wheels and red Brembo brake calipers peeking through the spokes. The CF in the name alludes to the woven carbon fiber that’s visible on the front splitter, side rockers, side and rear canards, and duckbill rear spoiler. In addition to the 382-hp 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, the A91-CF will have the same eight-speed automatic transmission (sourced from ZF) as other Supras, plus the available adaptive suspension and an limited-slip differential. Both the suspension and the rear differential benefitted from programming updates last year.
Toyota hasn’t announced the price of its special new Supra yet, but we expect it’ll come in at around $58,000. To help soften the blow, Toyota will give everyone who buys a 2022 Supra a complimentary one-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association, which entitles the holder to a one-day performance driving event with guidance from expert instructors. Look for the new Supra—and all its perks—to hit dealerships this fall.
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The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition models are updated with new colors, slightly altered appearances, and new suspension setups. Electric Lime is the new TRD Pro–exclusive color, and Trail Edition models can now be ordered in Lunar Rock, last year’s TRD Pro-exclusive. They’ll be on sale at the end of the summer, and pricing is expected to start at around $35,000 and $45,000. Toyota continues to dabble with the trail-ready Tacoma mid-size pickup, which will introduce a new TRD Pro–exclusive color (pictured above) for the 2022 model year. The new Tacoma TRD Pro is slightly taller and has new wheels, and Toyota relocated some of the exterior badging. The lesser Trail Edition model is also slightly jacked up, and it’ll go on sale alongside the TRD Pro at the end of the summer.
The Tacoma TRD Pro gets jacked up with a 1.5-inch lift on the front axle and 0.5-inch at the rear compared to the previous model. It continues to be equipped with Fox internal bypass dampers with rear remote reservoirs, but a revised angle of the ball-joint mount on the new forged aluminum upper control arms help to make the most of the increased stroke enabled by the lift. The new setup increases to the numbers that matter for off-roaders: The approach angle increases 1.4 degrees and the breakover and departure angles are upped by 2.7 and 0.8 degrees, respectively. Trail Editions are also raised up—1.1 inches in the front and a half-inch out back—and along with the removal of the front air dam allows for a 2.0-degree increase at approach.That eye-incinerating new color is called Electric Lime, and it’s exclusive to the TRD Pro. A new set of 16-inch TRD Pro wheels are wrapped in Goodyear Territory all-terrain tires. Trail Editions are now available with 2021’s TRD Pro–exclusive color Lunar Rock (pictured below) and get bronze 16-inchers with all-terrain rubber. Their grilles, which are similar to the TRD Pro, get bronze lettering .
The Tacoma TRD Pro now has a debossed TRD Pro logo on its rear quarter-panel, like the Tundra TRD Pro, but “TRD” and “Pro” are separated on two lines. New graphics on the hood are available, too, and the TRD Pro badge on the door is replaced with a black Tacoma badge. Lame.

Both Tacomas are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is offered, but we’d select the optional six-speed manual gearbox (#SavetheManuals). Both models can tow up to 6400 pounds.The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trail Edition are only available in 4×4 Double Cab configurations, and they’ll arrive at the end of the summer leading into the fall. Pricing is expected to increase slightly over the 2021 models’ $45,500 and $35,180 starting prices.
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The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is the latest addition to the Toyota SUV lineup.It fits in between the C-HR and RAV4 and will compete in the subcompact SUV segment.We expect it to start around $24,000 and range up to above $30,000.Toyota is expanding the Corolla lineup with a new crossover version called—surprise!—the Corolla Cross. This model was first shown for global markets last year and will be making its way to the U.S. later this year as a 2022 model. With a taller body than the Corolla sedan and hatchback, optional all-wheel drive, and black plastic body cladding, it fits all the basic requirements for the subcompact SUV segment in which it will compete. But it doesn’t offer anything particularly novel such as a hybrid drivetrain or wild styling.

Compared with Toyota’s other subcompact SUV, the C-HR, the Corolla Cross is far more conventional-looking. It’s also longer, wider, and taller, with more rear-seat room and a few extra cubic feet of cargo space. But it’s still significantly smaller than the RAV4 and should be a lot cheaper, too. We anticipate a starting price of around $24,000 for a front-wheel-drive L, with loaded AWD versions pushing above $30,000.The standard engine is the same as the Corolla sedan’s upgrade motor, a 2.0-liter inline four with 169 hp and 150 pound-feet of torque. An CVT automatic is the only transmission choice, and front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive optional. Toyota claims up to 32 mpg combined, and the Corolla Cross is rated to tow up to 1500 pounds.
Inside, the crossover looks much like its sedan stablemate, with a similar dashboard design and a tablet-style infotainment screen that sprouts out of the center stack. The Corolla Cross is a five-seater with 60/40 split-folding rear seats; passengers back there enjoy standard air vents and optional USB ports, and a power liftgate is optional too.Toyota hasn’t said exactly when the Corolla Cross goes on sale, but we expect it to reach U.S. dealerships by the end of the year. Look for more details to come in the next few months.
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Toyota has announced U.S. specs for the new 86 sports car.The 2022 Toyota GR 86 features a 2.4-liter flat-four with 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.It will be available in base and Premium trim levels and goes on sale in the U.S. later this year.Toyota has finally revealed the U.S. version of the new 2022 GR 86 sports car, which now wears a GR designation, for Gazoo Racing. The details are nearly identical to its Subaru twin, the 2022 BRZ, and the two rear-wheel-drive coupes feature a new, larger flat-four and various chassis improvements that should make them even more fun to drive than before.

The GR 86’s 2.4-liter flat-four officially makes 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet. That’s a useful improvement over the old car’s 205 hp and 156 pound-feet. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with a six-speed automatic optional. Toyota claims it will get to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds; for reference, our test of a 2020 model recorded a result of 6.2 seconds, so we think the new car might be even quicker than Toyota’s claim.
The base model comes standard with 17-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Primacy HP tires, while the Premium trim level upgrades to 18-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. Available exterior colors include Track bRed, Trueno Blue, Neptune Blue, Halo White, Steel Grey, Pavement Grey, and Raven Black.Like its predecessor, the GR 86 has two small rear seats that can fold to expand the trunk. Toyota says that the new car can fit a set of four tires with the seats folded like the old model. A 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system are both standard equipment, as is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Toyota has yet to announce pricing, but we expect the GR 86 to start around $31,000.
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Ford is launching an off-road school for Bronco and Bronco Sport owners this year, and registration goes live today at the first of four planned locations.They’re free for some Bronco Sport owners and those with pre-orders for the Bronco, but anyone can sign up.Since Bronco buyers still don’t have their Broncos, this gives order holders the chance to drive one ahead of the day when they finally get their own.The absolute best off-roading adventures, at present and for the past 40-odd years, are hosted by Land Rover and Jeep. These two brands have created epic trips that we can’t stop talking about. Now Ford wants to be known for the same thing. All Bronco and Bronco Sport owners are eligible for a free class at Ford’s Bronco Off-Roadeo, a 4×4 school opening this month in a wild bronco zone of Texas. It works like the Land Rover Experience in Vermont and North Carolina or the newly founded Jeep Adventure Academy in more than a dozen locales: You show up, get fed, learn valuable driving skills, make friends, get scared, and bash up a truck that’s not your own. Ford has run a Raptor Assault program for F-150 Raptor owners, but the Bronco schools are different animals.

Unfortunately, Bronco buyers don’t have their Broncos yet. Chip shortages and resulting factory shutdowns are the reasons why Ford can’t deliver any. The first school opens June 28, in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. This one is just for those who own the Bronco Sport Badlands or First Edition models, or for people with an as yet unfilled order for a two- or four-door Bronco. The first Broncos won’t arrive until “summer,” which at this point, could mean August or September. To alleviate the headache, Ford is placating these patient Bronco pre-orderers with a $250 certificate to use on branded gear or for additional costs (such as inviting a guest). The Texas school will stock the first real and running Broncos, as will three other schools scheduled to open by the fall (in Moab, Utah; Mount Potosi, Nevada; and an as yet undisclosed location in the Northeast).

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The group trail drives run for two or four hours, with additional instruction on the vehicle’s off-road features, and end with a campfire. Hotel and travel aren’t covered, and neither are the post-drive activities, which include kayaking, fly fishing, and mountain biking. But anyone with a Bronco pre-order, or an actual owner of a Bronco Sport Badlands or First Edition, can join at no cost. Anyone else who’s curious will have to pay. Prices aren’t out yet.

Legendary off-roader Bob Burns, who just left Jaguar Land Rover after more than 25 years, is part of Ford’s planning committee for the Off-Roadeo programs. We love off-road schools, and Ford can be expected to make the most of the opportunity to showcase its Bronco SUVs where they were designed to perform, so take it from us: Go.
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Both of BMW’s new EVs are arriving in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2022.The i4 is a four-door hatchback starting at $56,395 that comes in 335-hp eDrive40 and 536-hp M50 versions. The iX is a crossover starting at $84,195 that comes in a 516-hp xDrive50 version and will eventually be available as a more powerful 600-plus-hp M60 model.Both of BMW’s latest electric vehicles will be arriving in America at the start of next year, and we now have a lot more details about their prices, powertrains, and features. The i4 is similar in size and shape to the 4-series Gran Coupe, while the iX is a mid-size SUV with polarizing styling.2022 BMW i4
The BMW i4 will come standard in a rear-wheel-drive configuration called eDrive40, starting at $56,395—that’s right around the starting price for a six-cylinder M340i, for reference. It has a 335-hp electric motor at the rear and an 81.5-kWh battery pack that will provide an estimated EPA driving range of 300 miles. It’s claimed to accelerate to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The i4 has 18-inch wheels as standard, with 19-inch wheels optional.

There’s an M-badged version of the i4 with more power called the M50, which starts at $66,895—a few thousand dollars less than the gas-powered M3. It adds a front electric motor for all-wheel drive and has a total of 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet of torque. This should make it considerably quicker than the RWD car, with BMW claiming it gets to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Its battery pack is the same as the 40 model, and BMW estimates it will offer less range, with a preliminary estimate of 240 miles. It includes adaptive dampers, variable-ratio steering, and 19-inch wheels as standard, with 20-inchers an option.2022 BMW iX

2022 BMW iX xDrive50.
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Initially, there will only be one version of the BMW iX offered in the U.S. It’ll be called the xDrive50, and it comes standard with all-wheel drive and a total output of 516 horsepower from two electric motors, one in the front and one in the rear. Its battery pack is considerably larger than the base i4’s, at 105.2-kW, but its range estimate of 300 miles is the same. BMW claims it’ll get to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.

The iX’s starting price of $84,195 puts it between the six-cylinder and V-8 versions of the three-row X7 gas SUV, but the iX is sized more like the smaller X5. It only has two rows of seats that provide five-passenger seating capacity.BMW says that a sportier and more powerful iX M60 is on its way but isn’t providing details for that model quite yet. All we know is that it will have over 600 horsepower, and it’s likely to look a bit different and feature chassis upgrades as well. We also think its price will trend into six-figure territory.
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Toyota is adding a TRD Sport model to the 2022 4Runner SUV’s lineup. It’s available with either rear- or four-wheel drive and rides on 20-inch wheels, has a hood scoop, and Toyota’s hydraulically linked adaptive dampers. They’ll be on sale at the end of this summer. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner is adding a street-focused TRD (Toyota Racing Development) Sport model to its lineup, which has been available on the Tacoma mid-size pickup, but it’s not really all that sporty. It will be available by the end of the summer, but those who want more off-road-capable 4Runners can still select either the TRD Off Road or TRD Pro models.
The 4Runner TRD Sport looks a lot like the more luxurious Limited model, and it rides on the same 20-inch wheels but with dark gray accents. It’ll slot in just over the SR5 base model in the 4Runner’s lineup, and it’s available with either rear- or four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case just like the Limited. TRD Sports add a TRD hood scoop, front spoiler, body-color trim, and black roof rails. And TRD Sport badges are placed on the C-pillars.

The new 4Runner variant will have synthetic leather seats instead of cloth (Limited models get leather seats), and the headrests have embroidered TRD logos. The front seats are heated, and there’s a TRD shifter and TRD Sport floor mats. Every 4Runner comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa capability. All 4Runners are powered by a 4.0-liter V-6 engine that makes 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. The body-on-frame SUVs have a coil-spring rear suspension, but TRD Sport models get Toyota’s X-REAS adaptive dampers (also standard on the Limited) that are hydraulically linked at opposing corners to reduce pitch and roll. The 4Runner can tow 5000 pounds.
We expect that the 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport’s starting price will fall between the rear-wheel-drive SR5 model’s $37,940 and the Limited’s $46,845 starting price. There should be plenty of color choices available, too, since the Tacoma TRD Sport is available in nine colors including Voodoo Blue and Army Green.
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