Imported car sports car you want to ride once!5 new models, 5 new models for 2022

■ Hundred flowers such as open cars and hot hatches!

A sports car of imported cars that you want to ride once for car lovers.

The charm is that there are many things, such as excellent power performance, excellent style, and abundant variations.

From open models with a luxurious atmosphere, a flowing form coupe, and a hot hatch model that runs agile with a lightweight body.

In addition, there are a lot of attention models that have been decided to be released in Japan in 2022 and are expected to be introduced in Japan.Here, we will pick up five hot and branded imported car sports cars.

● Mercedes -Benz "Mercedes AMG SL"

First, Mercedes -Benz.At the end of October 2021, it was announced in Europe that the new Mercedes AMG SL of the traditional open sports car "SL" will be introduced.

SL is a luxury sports car that has a history of over 70 years.

The ancestor is a prototype racing car made in 1952 and is active in numerous races.The first "300SL" released in 1954 is also famous for adopting the groundbreaking Gully Wing Door at the time.

Since 1957, it has been changed to an open -type roadster and has reigned as a synonym for the Mercedes -Benz sports model.

In the 7th -generation new model, AMG, a sub brand in Mercedes -Benz, was developed by AMG, which handles tuning cars.

The big topic is to equip a soft top (hood roof) that will be revived for the first time in about 20 years.In addition to the 2 -seater specification, 2 + 2 packages with high practicality are also set.

On the engine, AMG tuned 4.Uses 0l / V8 turbo.We have introduced a number of advanced technologies, including AMG Active Ride suspension and rear axle steering with anti -roller stabilizers.

In addition, a 4WD model is also prepared to achieve high driving performance.It is one of the hottest ones, such as a flowing body form and a powerful face design.

● Volkswagen "Golf GTI"

In the 2022 imported car sports car, new hot hatches will appear one after another.

A hot hatch is a sports version that enhances power performance with a high -performance engine such as a popular C -segment hatchback vehicle in Europe.Combined with a lightweight body, agile driving is a popular genre.

The hot hatch is the high -performance model of Volkswagen's 8th generation "Golf", the new "Golf GTI".

45 years have passed since the first GTI world premiere, and the new GTI has been aged.

The feature is that the exterior first, the red stripes that connect from the front grill to the headlights are applied, and the GTI's personality is asserted with fog lamps arranged in an X -shaped shape.

In addition, a number of GTI -only items, such as the air intake, the front spoiler installed around the whole body, and the 18 -inch aluminum wheels with standard equipment, are used to create a motorsport atmosphere.

For the powertrain, the latest 4th generation 2.The 0L / TSI engine is used, and the maximum output is 245ps and the maximum torque 370 nm.Match the 7 -speed DSG that can make a quick shift change.

In addition, the latest electronic control system is packed, including the "Vehicle Dynamic Manager", which can integrate the electronic controlled deferency lock "XDS" and the electronic control hydraulic front deferency lock.

By achieving more accurate handling, the driving pleasure that manipulates the car as desired is enhanced.

The price of domestic specifications (tax included) is 4.66 million yen.It is on sale from January 7, 2022.

● Audi "RS3 sportsback"

Audi also appears hot hatch!From late April 2022, the high -performance model "RS3 Sportback" of the premium compact car "A3" series will be introduced in Japan.

The third -generation new model has been a full model change for the first time in four years since 2017.The new model is a premium sports car suitable for everyday use, and high -level driving on public roads and circuits is attractive.

The development is "Audi Sports GMBH", which is responsible for the development of Audi's high -end sports model.

Audisport GMBH has also developed a number of racing machines, such as the super GT series of Japan's highest racing super GT series, so the new model is a model that can be said to be a direct race.

All aluminum 2.The 5L -line 5 -cylinder 5 -cylinder TFSI Gasoline Gasoline direct injection turbo engine demonstrates a maximum output of 400ps and the maximum torque is 500 nm, which is 20nm up compared to the predecessor.

It combines a 7 -speed S tronic transmission with Audi's unique 4WD mechanism "Quattro (Quattro) System".

With this full model change, the Quattro System will also adopt Audi's first RS Turksputor.

This new technology, combined with the rear axle, is a completely variable distribution of the drive torque between the left and right rear wheels.Each drive shaft has an electronic control type wet plastic clutch, and the system can increase the torque of the rear wheel outside the corner according to the driving state.

As a result, the understeer is eliminated by allocating more torque by the outer ring of the rear during cornering.On the other hand, when going straight, the torque is equally distributed to the left and right wheels of the rear.

In addition, when cruising, opening two rear clutches will convey torque to the front axle only to reduce fuel consumption.

In addition, the suspension is equipped with a newly developed shock absorber and a valve system for RS3.The shock absorber has a better response than the conventional model on both the extension and the shrinking side.

With a wide RS bumper on the front and honeycomb grills in high -gross black, the appearance is more sporty and aggressive.

The interior also uses a shift indicator meter that displays the shift timing in manual mode, and has equipment reminiscent of a racing machine.

The price (tax included) is 7.99 million yen.The sedan -type high -performance specification "R3 sedan" is also released at the same time, and the price (tax included) is 8.18 million yen.

● Peugeot "308"

On the other hand, in Peugeot, this is also expected to be introduced in 2022 of the new hot hatch "308".

Since the first model in 2007, the third -generation new model was a world premiere in Paris in March 2021.

The new model developed with the concept of "Power of Choice" is a topics that includes diesel engines and gasoline engines and plug -in hybrids.

For the new setting plug -in hybrid car, it demonstrates the maximum output 180ps and the maximum torque 250Nm 1.Equipped with a 6L / pure tech gasoline turbo engine.

The front axle is also equipped with an electric motor with a maximum output of 110ps and a maximum torque of 320 nm, and the maximum system is 225ps.

In addition, the plug-in hybrid dedicated transmission "E-EAT8" transmits the engine and motor driving force according to the driving situation.It has excellent athletic performance and high efficiency from low speeds to high -speed range.

In addition, the EV mode that runs only with the motor is adopted, and the battery charging is possible with a charger or public charging spot installed at home.It is also expected to be eco -friendly and powerful latest hatchback.

● Fiat "500 Sports"

The 500 (Tink Eceient), a compact car belonging to Fiat A segment, will also be set up a limited edition car that uses sporty interior and exterior parts.

A popular chink チentent with a compact and adorable style.The 500 sports sold only for 185 units are models that take into account a sporty atmosphere based on this.

The exterior matches the vivid blue body color that resembles the Mediterranean, and a special front bumper, side skirt, rear bumper, and real roof spoiler with air intake.

In addition, the dark gray finish door mirror cover and the size -up Y -shaped pattern 16 -inch aluminum wheel enhance the stylish appearance.

In the interior, the standard specifications use blue or black / ice, while 500 sports create a calm atmosphere by using black.

Special equipment such as dedicated techno leather / fabric seats and gray -finished dashboard panels are also used.

The engine is equipped with a turbo with 875cc inline 2 -cylinder 8 -valve and multi -air intercooler, with a maximum output of 85ps.

The transmission includes the "dual logic" specification (limited 150 units) of the normal 5 -speed sequential transmission with AT mode, as well as a 5 -speed manual transmission specification (limited 35 units).

The price (tax included) is 2.74 million yen.In Japan, it will be released from January 15, 2022.

(Sentence: Naoki Hiratsuka)