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Details: Published: 06 December 2019

Production

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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Details: Published: 06 December 2019

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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Details: Published: 02 December 2019

Lexus 2020-2023 Product Plan for North America

- The 2020-2023 Lexus (Toyota Group Premium brand) product plan for the North American market is as dynamic as the Toyota brand product plan, with 7 launches and 4 restylings.

- Remember that, unlike the Toyota brand, Lexus models are all imported from Japan with the exception of two: the sedan ES (derived from the Camry) that is manufactured in the US and the SUV RX (derived from RAV4) that is manufactured in Canada.

- Lexus has sold a total of 300,000 cars to the US in 2018, a number close to that of BMW or Mercedes.

- The year 2020 will be marked by the renewal of the IS sedan (D segment) and the launch of a cabriolet version of the LC coupe. By 2021, the LC coupe and LS sedan (F segment) should be renewed. The SUV NX (segment D) will be renewed the same year.

- The year 2022 will be the restyling of the sedan ES that derives from the Toyota Camry. The Camry will be restyled at the same time. Both models should be renewed in 2025. The year 2022 will also be the renewal of the RC coupe (derived from the IS sedan) and SUV GX (derived from the Toyota Land Cruiser).

- The year 2023 will be that of the restyling of the SUV UX (segment C) which is derived from the SUV Toyota CHR widely diffused in Europe. This restyling will take place three years after that of the Toyota CHR launched three years earlier.

- Finally, the year 2023 will see the renewal of SUV RX (derived from Toyota RAV4) and LX (derived from Toyota Land Cruiser SW).

- All Lexus models are and will be available in a non-rechargeable hybrid engine.

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Details: Published: 02 December 2019

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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Details: Published: 02 December 2019

Nissan 2020-2023 Product Plan for North America

- The 2020-2023 Nissan product plan for the North American market is focused on SUVs, a category that continues to grow in this market and is tending to further marginalize the full-blown sedan category. of jam. Of the 11 models that Nissan plans to launch or restyling during this period, 7 will be SUVs, only 3 will be sedans and 1 will be a pickup.

- Of these 11 models, 10 will be complete renewals and one will be a restyling, proof that many Nissan models were at the end of the cycle and that the poor performance of the group in the past two years have convinced its new management to renew quickly all from the range.

- The year 2020 will be full of innovations, with the renewal of the Sentra sedan (C segment), SUV Rogue (local name of the X-Trail), Armada SUV and Frontier pickup (local name of the Nissan Navara).

- The year 2021 will be marked by the renewal of the Leaf saloon (100% electric), SUV Rogue Sport (local name of Qashqai) and SUV Pathfinder. It is possible that the Qashqai will be renewed in Europe as of 2020, because this model is very diffused on this continent, much less in North America. The year 2021 will also be marked by the launch of an unprecedented 100% electric SUV based on Nissan Leaf. SUV Kicks and Murano will be renewed in 2022.

- Finally, the Versa sedan (segment C) will be restyled mid-life in 2023.