Series of cars to be launched to Vietnamese customers in October: There are "hot" cars from Toyota and Honda

(Dan Tri) - In the series of new cars expected to be launched in October, there are 2 products in the C-class SUV segment.

Not as explosive as September with more than 10 completely new products introduced, the Vietnamese automobile market in October is somewhat calmer with only 3 models expected to be launched. The general trend is still focusing on high-chassis vehicles, but all 3 models about to be unveiled are just upgraded versions.

Toyota Innova Cross 2023

Toyota Vietnam has confirmed that it will introduce the new generation of Innova on October 12 under the name: Toyota Innova Cross. The dealer said that the car is expected to be sold in 3 versions, including 1 hybrid variant and in addition, there are rumors that the company will distribute the Innova Cross in parallel with the current model.

Toyota Innova Cross 2023 will be imported completely from Indonesia (Photo: AutoStation).

Experts predict that the selling price of Toyota Innova Cross 2023 will likely increase sharply compared to the current version (775-995 million VND), easily up to 1.1 billion VND in the hybrid version.

According to sales consultants, the 2023 Toyota Innova Cross will have some notable upgrades such as: sunroof, electronic handbrake with automatic brake hold, Toyota Safety Sense safety system, new engine and gearbox.

The hybrid version will have a 6-seat configuration while the 2 gasoline versions will have 7 seats. Vehicle amenities include: 8-way power driver's seat, automatic air conditioning, 7-inch electronic clock cluster (hybrid version), 101. inch entertainment screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.

The wheelbase of the 2023 Toyota Innova Cross has increased by 100mm compared to the previous generation, up to 2,850mm, promising a more spacious interior space (Photo: Toyota).

In Indonesia, the gasoline version of the Innova Cross uses a completely new 2.0L engine with code M20A-FKS, producing a maximum capacity of 172 horsepower and maximum torque of 205Nm.

The hybrid variant has a powertrain consisting of a 2.0L engine (code M20A-FXS) with specifications of 150 horsepower and 187Nm, combined with an electric motor of 111 horsepower and 205Nm, creating a total capacity of 183 horsepower. This version will have a pure electric driving mode (EV Mode), promising good fuel economy.

Honda CR-V 2023

According to the dealer, the Honda CR-V 2023 will be introduced to Vietnamese customers on October 25. The car is expected to have 4 versions, of which 3 gasoline versions (7 seats) will continue to be assembled domestically and 1 hybrid version (5 seats) will be imported completely from Thailand.

This information has not been confirmed by Honda Vietnam. The car was once spotted at an emission inspection center in Hanoi, most recently on the street, most likely for pre-launch filming.

The 2023 Honda CR-V has a length, width and height of 4,964mm, 1,864mm and 1,692mm respectively (Photo: Honda Thailand).

Sales consultants said that the 3 gasoline versions of the 2023 Honda CR-V still use the 1.5L turbocharged engine, with a CVT gearbox as before, but there will be 1 version equipped with 4-wheel drive (AWD) like the HEV variant.

If imported from Thailand, the CR-V HEV for the Vietnamese market will likely have a powertrain consisting of a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, combined with 2 electric motors and an E-CVT gearbox, for a total capacity of 204 horsepower and maximum torque of 335Nm.

According to Honda Thailand's announcement, the hybrid variant of the CR-V only consumes an average of 4.8 liters of gasoline per 100km (Photo: Honda Thailand).

In Thailand, the 2023 Honda CR-V has LED lights, 18-inch alloy wheels on the regular versions, the HEV variant has the RS sports package and 19-inch wheels. The car's interior has a 10.2-inch digital clock cluster, a 9-inch entertainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.

Expected amenities to appear on cars for Vietnam include: 2-zone automatic air conditioning, 8 speakers, Honda Connect phone connection application, Qi standard wireless phone charger, electronic handbrake with automatic brake hold, panoramic sunroof, electric seats.

Safety equipment highlights include the Honda Sensing technology package, 360-degree camera and drowsiness warning feature.

The HEV variant in Thailand also has a Bose speaker system and a head-up display (Photo: Honda Thailand).

The expected price of the 2023 Honda CR-V has not been revealed but is likely to increase sharply, according to experts' predictions.

The current version is priced from 998 million VND to 1.118 billion VND, much higher than competitors in the same C-SUV segment such as Mazda CX-5 (749-999 million VND) or Hyundai Tucson (845 million-1.06 billion VND).

MG HS 2023

Delayed many times this year, MG HS 2023 is likely to be launched in Vietnam in October, according to a sales consultant. This information has not been confirmed by MG Vietnam, but at the end of July, this model was spotted at a Vietnamese port, believed to be in the Hai Phong area.

Returning to Vietnam after more than a year of absence, MG HS 2023 is a mid-life upgrade (facelift) version (Photo: Top Gear Philippines).

The biggest change in MG HS 2023 is the switch from importing from China to Thailand, promising a better selling price than the old model, because cars originating from this market are exempt from import tax to Vietnam.

The sales consultant said that the car will be sold in 2 versions, Trophy and Sport, with expected prices of 750 million VND and 900 million VND respectively. This price is low in the C-class SUV segment, but will still face competitive pressure from the Mazda CX-5 (749-999 million VND).

The overall appearance of the MG HS 2023 is not much different from the old generation, the design is renewed with the front end similar to the MG5 model (Photo: Top Gear Philippines).

The vehicle's equipment details have not been revealed. In Thailand, the high-end version of the HS 2023 has front/rear LED lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel, a 10-inch entertainment screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity and a Bose speaker system.

Other amenities include: automatic air conditioning with PM 2.5 dust filter, electric front seats, electronic handbrake with automatic brake hold, panoramic sunroof, interior decorative lighting.

The car's interior is not too outstanding compared to its competitors, and is not even as eye-catching as its "younger brother" MG RX5, which has just been launched in Vietnam (Photo: Top Gear Philippines).

In terms of performance, the MG HS 2023 in Thailand has 2 engine options. The first is a 1.5L turbocharged gasoline engine, combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing a maximum capacity of 162 horsepower and maximum torque of 249Nm.

The second is a hybrid powertrain consisting of the same turbocharged engine combined with a 122-horsepower electric motor and a 10-speed automatic transmission. This configuration produces a total output of 284 horsepower and 480Nm.

The included battery pack is a 16.6kW lithium-ion type, providing an operating range of up to 67km in pure electric mode, according to the manufacturer's announcement.

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