Function and running impressive "Toyota Waxi"
It is said that the market for minivans is becoming more and more popular. In addition to traditional family use, camping craze and executives are also used to replace luxury cars. This trend seems to be driving development. Toyota launched its sister cars, the Noah and Waxi, in January, which are impressive for their function and running.
"Noah" and "Waxi", with a total length of 4695 mm and a full height of 1895 mm, are so-called mid-range minivans. The competition will be Nissan "Zelena" and Honda "step by step". The Toyota body, which is responsible for the development, uses basic general platforms (chassis) such as the Prius, re-examines the settings around the feet, and "even minivans pursue running" (the head of the developer), showing a degree of confidence.
The maneuverability is really good. It is smooth from the start and moves comfortably when changing lanes and turns. In addition, in the 7-seat specification, the second row of captain seats with handrails is adopted, which slopes sharply and slides back and forth by 745 mm. In addition, the availability of the third row of seats is also very good.
Optionally, seat heaters and footstools for feet can also be installed on the second row of seats. I experienced its comfort and thought of Toyota Alfa in Taipan. In this car, the specification of the "executive lounge" with electric tilting seats is popular.
"if only Noah and Waxi's second row seats could fall down a lot." it is said that this is a female customer. Because the sound came up through the sales store, the development team said it was serious.
"Noah" and "Woxi" in pursuit of an upright and powerful Hakko style. What impressed the front cover was "Waxi". Pursue a sharp and original style. Its styling background "includes publicity for people who were not interested in minivans in the past," the Toyota body Kuroyuki, who directed the development, told me.
The powertrain for Noah and Woxi is a hybrid of a 2-liter gasoline engine and a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor. Both have front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive (hybrid is the rear wheel is driven by a motor).
"in the hybrid, I noticed that I ran more smoothly," the aforementioned Blackwillow told me. Including the setting of the suspension, the emphasis is on lightness. "I hope to get started more smoothly," he said, and is also a traditional user.
After a test drive, I thought I did a good job. Thorough functionalism. I also know why more and more people are taking minivans.
What impressed me was a hybrid model, which not only made people feel the weight of the car body, but also made me feel the feeling of continuous acceleration. Although there is a 4WD model called "E-Four", it is fine to use front wheel drive in urban areas.
The ride is comfortable and quiet. Single volume (single box) box body, sound response, etc., should be very difficult to suppress the noise, but amazingly eliminate the noise. Test-drive the audio system with 12 speakers, the tilt of the sound is also very effective and has a good feeling. When I become the boss, I want to choose this option.
When parking to open the door, when the bike is approaching from a dead corner, do not open the door to "get out of the car to assist". Moreover, led by "active driving assistance", the driving assistance system includes options to make braking work when the force of the foot on the acceleration pedal is reduced according to the deceleration of the advance vehicle.
Toyota calls it a "Karakuri", and unpowered devices made up of gears and shafts are also interesting. For example, when an electric sliding door is equipped with an optional "universal step", when the door opens, the door is mechanically unfolded and stored from the lower part of the door. It used to be a high-priced option for electric power, but this time it is 33,000 yen.
The other is the "free docking back door" that can be equipped on the electric tail door. During the electric opening, gently press the door with your hand, and the door will stop in that position. In the mechanism, use cables and gears. This is a simple, intelligent equipment that can touch the hearts of people who like things.
The price is "Noah" starting with the gasoline engine front wheel drive "X" (2.67 million yen). "Waxi" is the starting price of 3.09 million yen for "Smurg". In terms of hybrid power, the front wheel drive car of Noah "X" starts at 3.05 million yen and the "Woxi" for "Smurg" starts at 3.44 million yen. The "Noah" of the hybrid 4WD is 3.27 million yen and the "Waxi" is 3.66 million yen.
There are also many optional software packages. The "comfortable and convenient package High" is composed of electric sliding door, electric tail door, footstool of the second row captain seat and so on. Led by a 10.5in monitor, the "display Audio Plus", such as navigation system and audio with 12 speakers, sells for 190,300 yen. This is a minivan that stimulates desire.
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