The Kia 2020-2023 Product Plan
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The Kia 2020-2023 Product Plan
- The Kia brand's 2020-2023 product plan also highlights the importance of SUVs that the Korean, owned by Hyundai, intends to launch during this period. Indeed, 12 models that Kia intends to launch or restyling between 2020 and 2023, 6 are SUVs and 5 are sedans (1 is a minivan).
- The year 2020 will see the renewal of the Optima (D segment sedan), Sorento (D segment SUV) and Sedona (E segment MPV), as well as the restyling of the Rio (B segment sedan) and Stinger (E-segment sedan).
- The year 2021 will be very prolific as we expect the renewal of Cadenza (E segment sedan), Niro (C-segment SUV with hybrid powertrain, plug-in hybrid or 100% electric) and Sportage (segment C SUV). The latter will be available for the first time in hybrid engine, like his cousin Hyundai Tucson a year earlier.
- In the same year, Kia will be restyling mid-life the Forte (C-segment sedan) and Telluride (E-segment SUV).
- Finally, in 2022, Kia will proceed to the mid-life restyling of Soul (segment B SUV) available in 100% electric motorization.
- Nothing regarding the Kia Ceed, Proceed and X-Ceed since these models are recent. They were launched between 2018 and 2019. The date of their restyling was not communicated, but it is likely that these models will not be replaced before 2024 or even 2025. Note the disappearance without descendants of Kia Carens (minivan segment C) and Venga (MPV segment B), minivans having seen their market share collapse.
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European LCV market increased by 4.5% over 9 months 2019
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European LCV market increased by 4.5% over 9 months 2019
- While the European market (29 countries) for passenger cars is down by 1.5% over the first 9 months of 2019, compared to the first 9 months of 2018, the European market for light commercial vehicles (under 3 , 5 tons) withstands a rise of 4.5% over the same period.
- However, it fell by almost 10% in September 2019 (the biggest drop since 2012) which could announce a reversal of this market in the coming months. Indeed, this decline does not offset a sharp rise that would have occurred in September 2018, since last year the LCV market had already dropped by 5.2%. If this reversal were confirmed, this would be bad news for the entire automotive industry because the commercial vehicle market was the only market to continue to grow since 2013. Sixteen European markets out of twenty-nine are in decline in September 2019, in this category of vehicles.
- ACEA attributes this sharp decline to the application as of 1 September 2019 of the new WLTP emission control regime for new commercial vehicles.
- The European LCV market remains dominated by France, due to its registrations of private cars converted into company cars (52 000 units were sold on the cumulative 9 months 2019, ie 15% of all LCVs. sold in this country). Great Britain is in second place, growing slightly, despite uncertainties about Brexit. Germany is in third place, well ahead of Spain and Italy.
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Only two Citroën models are produced in France in 2019
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Only two Citroën models are produced in France in 2019
- The relocation of the production of French cars has made the presence of the Citroën brand in France very marginal. Only two Citroën models are produced in France in 2019.
- First brand in terms of production in France before the war, then third brand behind Renault and Peugeot after the war, the Citroën brand has gradually relocated almost all of its models abroad: the C1 is produced in the Czech Republic, the C3 is produced in Slovakia, the C3 Aircross is produced in Spain, the C4 Cactus is produced in Spain, the C4 Space Tourer (ex-Picasso) is produced in Spain, the Berlingo utility is produced in Spain, the Jumper utility is produced in Italy. Only the C5 Aircross and the utility Jumpy are still manufactured in France.
- In 2019, France represents only 13% of the production of the Citroën brand in Europe and 11% worldwide, against 30% and 21% in 2015 and against 57% and 51% in 2005.
- The Peugeot and Renault brands retain more presence in France:
• In 2019, France accounted for 63% of the Peugeot brand's production in Europe and 51% worldwide, compared to 55% and 39% in 2015 and 78% and 61% in 2005. Peugeot's presence in France is therefore firmer between 2015 and 2019.
• In 2019, France represents 35% of the Renault brand's production in Europe and 24% worldwide, compared to 40% and 30% in 2015 and against 58% and 54% in 2005. The establishment of Renault in France s is frankly eroded between 2005 and 2019.
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The development of electric cars will increase the average weight of cars
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The development of electric cars will increase the average weight of cars
- The average weight of light vehicles (LCVs) produced in Europe has risen from 1340kg in 2005 to 1405kg in 2019, and it is likely to increase significantly over the next decade. This increase was almost constant between 2000 and 2008, then in 2009 the financial and economic crisis caused an increase in the number of small cars produced in Europe, favored then by the introduction of scrappage bonuses, which was translated by a decrease in the average weight of vehicles.
- The following years saw the average weight of vehicles increase again, due to the proliferation of SUVs whose weight is higher than that of sedans. The introduction of SUVs to the C and B segments helped to stabilize the average weight of vehicles in the years 2013-2018, but the arrival of plug-in hybrid cars and 100% electric cars again increased the average weight of vehicles. A 100% electric car is on average 300 kilograms heavier than an equivalent heat engine because of the weight of the batteries.
- Even though rechargeable and 100% electric hybrid cars represent only a small part of European production (2.5% in 2019), the difference in weight compared to a thermal engine model is such that the increase in weight The average is very real, while Inovev is forecasting a stabilization of SUV production over the next five years.
- The massive arrival of electric cars in the 2020s will greatly increase the average weight of vehicles produced in Europe (Inovev foresees an average weight of 1455kg in 2024 which will continue to grow in the following years).
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Toyota 2020-2023 Product Plan for North America
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Toyota 2020-2023 Product Plan for North America
- The 2020-2023 product plan for the Toyota brand in the North American market is very dynamic, with 15 major launches, divided into 8 novelties and 7 restylings of existing models.
- Regarding the new features, the second generation of the Mirai fuel cell sedan will be launched in 2020. It will resume, as we have already announced, the body of the Toyota Crown sedan slightly modified, in an attempt to trivialize the technique of the fuel cell which remains today very marginal. The Sienna minivan will be renewed the same year. This minivan is one of the most popular in North America, with the Dodge Caravan and the Honda Odyssey.
- The GT86 coupe will be renewed in 2021, in association with Subaru which will launch the second generation of its BRZ close to the GT86. The SUV version of the Yaris, which will also be seen in Europe, will be launched the same year. The big Tundra pick-up should finally be renewed that year, even if its distribution will remain limited. The year 2022 will be the restyling of the Camry and Avalon sedans and the very popular RAV4 SUV. The big SUV Sequoia will be renewed that year, a year after the Tundra pickup, from which it is derived.
- The year 2023 will be the year of restyling Prius and Supra (cut). Recall that the Supra is manufactured in Europe, at Magna-Steyr (Austria) and that it shares its platform with the BMW Z4. Three major models will be launched in 2023: the SUV 4-Runner and Land Cruiser, and especially the Tacoma pick-up which is one of the most popular mid-class pickups in North America.
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