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The global automotive industry experienced a year 2018 moved not only by the "powerful leaders", but also by the renewal of iconic cars, the arrival of unpublished electric vehicles and the farewells of the consecrated models .
While overseas, Toyota has introduced the most daring generation of the Corolla for over 5 decades, BMW and Porsche have respectively renewed their main products, the 3 and 911 series. In Brazil, 2018 has been a year of movement in the compact vehicle segment, with major launches of Volkswagen, Fiat and Toyota.
Similarly, a number of other models have bid farewell to the Brazilian market, such as former Fiat sales leader Palio. In North America, General Motors, owner of Chevrolet, announced the end of its range of models, including the Impala and Cruze sedans (still sold in Brazil) and the electric Volt.
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Sport utility vehicles and electric cars are the one of the most prominent trends among the vehicles of the coming years.In the year 2018, Jaguar, Mercedes Benz and Audi have concretized their projects.The British have gone ahead and have shown the following. I-Pace in March.The G1 has already evaluated the model in Portugal.
In September, at an interval of several days, Mercedes-Benz and Audi presented their electric SUVs, EQC and E- tron in this order.
With a little delay, the E-tron tron Brazil seems to adhere to the electric wave. At last November 's Auto Show, three manufacturers launched models running on electric power. Although sales only begin in the coming year, vehicle prices were revealed during the event.
Chevrolet loosened the bolt for R $ 175,000. Nissan also reaffirmed the sale of Leaf for R $ 178,400. At the lower level, Renault introduced Zoe, which will be marketed at R $ 149,990. Taking advantage of the wave, Jac Motors, which did not participate in the show, announced that it would market, also in 2019, an electric version of the T40, the E40. For R $ 129,990, it turns out to be the most affordable electricity in the country.
The Toyota Corolla, Porsche 911 and BMW 3 Series are the result of decades of tradition and responsibility for the future. to be the best-known brand products In 2018, the trio was renewed
The Porsche gives the 911 a futuristic look, with lanterns reproducing a 3D effect.However, the round headlights and the characteristic silhouette reinforce the features pl we are noticing the Stuttgart sports car. On the technical side, the 911 Carrera was more powerful than ever with 450 horsepower.
Already BMW has moved dramatically in the 3 Series. The sedan was becoming bigger, with a personal badistant with artificial intelligence. In addition, the conventional weight distribution of 50% on each axle was maintained, as well as propulsion.
Toyota, which tends to be conservative, has more than ever ventured into the new generation of Corolla – the 12th. In addition to the completely renovated design, the most important model is the unprecedented hybrid version, which will be available in 90 countries. Brazil is on this list and is expected to produce the sedan at the end of next year at the Indaiatuba factory, which receives R $. 1 billion investments in modernization.
Compact cars make Brazil tremble
Volkswagen, Fiat and Toyota shook the domestic market with new compact cars
In January, Volkswagen launched the Virtus, or sedan version of the Polo (view impressions) In the same segment of Chevrolet Cobalt and Honda City, the model consolidated as a leader in compact sedan categories, according to data from Fenabrave
Without wasting time, the following month [b] / 2018 / K / a / d9IshsSnmu3vqTRcomMw / vw -virtus-132a6533-credito-marcelo-brandt-, Fiat gave the answer, with the arrival of Cronos, of the same family Argo (see impressions) . Smaller than Virtus, Cronos is found in another category, that of small sedans where the competition is more lively. It should finish 2018 as the 5th place in the segment.
Toyota jumped into the mid-year segment in June. At a glance, he introduced the hatchback and sedan versions of the Yaris. The model was launched to bridge the gap between the Etios and the Corolla (see prints) . [1965908] See how the new Ford Mustang presents itself on the track.
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Fiat Palio – Photo: Press release
S & # 39 there were a lot of launches, there were farewells of relevant cars. In Brazil, Fiat Chrysler has made profound changes. With the arrival of Argo last year, Fiat had already closed the production of Punto and Bravo.
In 2018, one of his most famous models, the Palio, ceased operations after 22 years and more than 3 million units. The Palio became the best-selling car in Brazil in 2014, but lost room for its more modern rivals.
At the end of last year, Renault had announced that the average Fluence sedan would no longer be sold. The last units of the stock were recorded during the first few months of the year, totaling less than 700 vehicles until November. The leader, Corolla, has sold more than 50,000 copies during the same period.
Kia even came to present the Picanto with an updated overview at the beginning of 2018. It cost a little less than R $ 60,000 and it had a 1.0 engine and an automatic transmission. About 100 units were shipped. After that, with the unfavorable exchange rate, the Korean manufacturer has stopped importing the model, which is still not compliant.
J5 in the lounge of the & # 39, 2014 car – Photo: Caio Kenji / G1
The unfavorable exchange rate, product shifts and the high demand for sport utility vehicles have prompted Jac Motors to stop selling many of the models launched with the brand in the country seven years ago. J2, J3, J5 and J6 are no longer available.
Overseas, some manufacturers have announced a change in product strategy. Ford, for example, has promised that its line in the United States would be made up of 90% pickup trucks and SUVs. With that, cars like Fiesta and Fusion should disappear in the coming years.
Chevrolet Volt 2019 – Photo: Press Release
. Models known to Brazilians, such as the Electric Volt, the Impala luxury sedan and the Cruze sedan (in Brazil, imported from Argentina) are on the list.
Volkswagen announced a new "death" for the ladybug. The replay of the clbadic, launched in 1997 and renewed in 2011, will no longer be produced. The model, which was no longer a popular vehicle, had ceased to be sold in Brazil.
In the United States, Volkswagen launched a special edition of farewell.
VW Beetle Final Edition – Photo: Press release
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