solo toyota pie Un nuevo SUV eléctrico compacto que busca inspiración en el pasado. El nuevo Urban Cruiser EV toma prestado su nombre y se basa en un automóvil que debutó a principios de la década de 2000. Concepto de SUV urbano Fue presentado el año pasado. Parece diseñado para competir con ella. Volvo EX30 Al igual que ese automóvil, vendrá con varias opciones de batería y propulsión.
Para que te hagas una idea del tamaño, el Urban Cruiser será ligeramente más grande que el SUV compacto híbrido de Toyota, el Yaris Cross. Se construirá sobre una nueva plataforma de vehículo eléctrico de batería (BEV) que proporciona espacio adicional para la batería y los pasajeros.
Vendrá con dos opciones de paquete de baterías, 49 kWh y 61 kWh, que es un poco más pequeño que las ofertas del EX30 (51 kWh y 69 kWh). El paquete más pequeño admite hasta 144 hp y 140 lb-pie, mientras que la opción del paquete más grande aumenta eso a 174 hp y el mismo torque. Si actualiza al sistema de doble motor, verá 184 caballos de fuerza y 221 libras-pie de torsión. Estos niveles de potencia son significativamente inferiores a los del EX30, que ofrece 268 CV de serie y 422 CV en la versión Performance de doble motor.
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El Urban Cruiser ofrecerá funciones de seguridad activa como crucero adaptativo, prevención activa de colisiones y advertencia de cambio de carril, junto con una cámara de 360 grados. En el interior, obtendrá una pantalla de información y entretenimiento de 10,1 pulgadas y una pantalla para el conductor de 10,25 pulgadas, todo en una sola unidad. Apple CarPlay y Android Auto serán estándar.
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El precio y la autonomía aún no se han revelado, pero Toyota se enfrentaría al Volvo EX30, mucho más potente, si la etiqueta no fuera mucho más baja. Podría decirse que el Urban Cruiser también es menos atractivo. Está previsto que llegue al Reino Unido y al resto de Europa en el tercer trimestre del próximo año.
If you’re the kind of runner who prefers to head out to the trails for hours as opposed to tackling the same stretch of pavement, the Nike Ultrafly is made for you.
The Ultrafly is designed to handle up to ultra distances including racing, grabbing elements from Nike’s best running shoes like its ZoomX foam and a carbon plate, which on paper makes it sound like a Vaporfly for the trails.
I’ve used a bunch of Nike’s trail shoes including the long distance, off-road focused Nike Wildhorse 8 and the ZoomX-packing Nike Zegama Trail. While I’ve enjoyed my time in the new Ultrafly, it’s not quite the shoe I thought it would be: it’s not zippy and quick like the Vaporfly is on roads, but it is a workhorse.
Nike Ultrafly: Specifications
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Component
Nike Ultrafly
Weight:
282g (Mens UK size 8)
Upper:
Vaporweave
Midsole
ZoomX
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip
Heel-to-toe drop
8.5mm
Nike Ultrafly: Price and availability
Priced at $250 in the US
£229.95 in the UK
AU$330 in Australia
The Nike Ultrafly launched in July 2023 in limited quantities before going on wider release in August, priced at £229.95 / $250 / AU$ 330.
That put it around the same price as Nike’s Vaporfly road running shoe and also makes it pricier than standout trail shoes like the Hoka Speedgoat 5 and the Nike Wildhorse 8, another Nike trail shoe designed for long distance running.
Nike Ultrafly: Design
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Vaporweave upper
Vibram Megagrip outsole
Nike ZoomX foam
While the Ultrafly is built for the trails, it definitely has the look of one of Nike’s road shoes. There’s just the two colourway options, both with a mostly white upper that thankfully hasn’t become caked in mud as the trails I’ve tested them on have been mostly the dry and hard kind.
Dealing with the key specs, it’s got a 8.5mm drop: that’s 38.5mm at the heel and 30mm at the forefoot, so it’s a chunky shoe. For comparison, the ultra-focused Nike Wildhorse 8 has an 8mm drop coming in at 35.5mm at the heel and 27.5mm at the forefoot.
Nike uses an upper made from Vaporweave, which is built from a mixture of plastics and is similar to the upper material used on its road running shoes like the Zoom Fly and the first generation Vaporfly. While the upper looks pretty low volume, there’s a nice bit of stretch to it and it’s nice and roomy up front, making it ideal for going long where feet can swell and you need that extra space.
While the Ultrafly opens up at the toes, it narrows at the midfoot and at the heel to offer a good lockdown with not overly generous padding at the heel collar to offer some comfort further back. The laces are the standard kind that sit on top of a skinny tongue that offers some padding on top to make sure you don’t feel those laces if they’re tightly tied.
For the midsole, Nike is using the ZoomX foam it uses on its successful Vaporfly, Alphafly and Invincible road shoes. That midsole is wrapped in fabric to protect the foam and is designed to make it feel more stable than Nike’s road shoes. Nike also places a Carbon Flyplate between that ZoomX and fabric-wrapped midsole to help deliver smoother transitions.
In an interesting move from Nike, it included a Vibram Megagrip outsole to deliver off-road grip. Nike typically uses its own outsole technology, which I’ve had mixed experiences with. The decision to go with Vibram on the Ultrafly seems like a wise move as it’s the same outsole technology featured on other standout trail shoes including the Hoka Speedgoat 5.
Weight-wise, the Ultrafly weighed in at 282g in my UK size 8, which is lighter than something like the Nike Wildhorse 8, which weighed in at almost 320g in a UK size 8. While not super-light, it definitely didn’t feel heavy during runs and was comfortable enough to walk around in as well.
Nike Ultrafly: Performance
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Smooth, stable and consistent ride
ZoomX isn’t bouncy like Nike road shoes
Outsole works well on moderate trails and roads
If you’re hoping that the Ultrafly is going to give you that feeling of running in one of Nike’s carbon racing shoes, then that’s simply not the case here. This isn’t an aggressive, speed shoe that delivers an extremely bouncy feeling. It’s different, but in a good way.
I haven’t run an ultra in it, instead focusing on getting as much time on my feet as my current state of running fitness permits, maxing out a couple of hours on a mixture of trail surfaces. I’ve also been mixing in some road time and taking in some lighter, more challenging trail terrain. The first thing you notice about the Ultrafly is that it doesn’t feel built like Nike’s other trail shoes. That’s largely down to the roominess of that toe box.
The ZoomX foam typically delivers a very bouncy ride, just like it does in the Vaporfly and Invincible, but things are slightly more tempered here. Unfortunately, it just doesn’t deliver the same lively ride. What it does instead is provide comfort and that’s really what you need over longer distances.
As a package, it’s smooth and stable. It’s certainly not one that feels equipped for all-out speed and is better suited to cruising and moving at slightly more up-tempo speeds. It’s not super light or nimble, but it’s not overly heavy either to make it a taxing shoe to have on your feet as you roll through the miles.
It’s great to see that Nike has opted to plant on a Vibram outsole, which features on some of the best trail shoes in the business and feels like a step up in general on Nike’s trail shoe outsoles. The 3.5mm lugs aren’t exceptionally deep, which makes handling some road time in them absolutely fine, and in general, the grip was good across a mixture of terrain including mud, rockier surfaces, and tackling some hills. I do feel like on more technical trails and likely muddier ones, you’re going to want something a little more aggressive in the outsole department though.
In terms of protection on the trails, there doesn’t seem to be a huge amount going on here and plays into the idea that this is one best suited to lighter and more moderate routes as opposed to the more technical kind. Yes, the upper looks great and uses material that’s designed to prevent rips, but Nike does go pretty light on the protective features here.
Overall though, it’s a shoe that I’ve enjoyed spending time in. It does feel like a bit of a cruiser of a shoe that’s comfortable enough to wear outside of runs, and prioritizes offering a consistent feel from a not-too-heavy design that makes it ideal for long distance runs. It feels like a good start for the Ultrafly line with room to tweak things and for it to evolve to be a truly standout trail shoe to justify picking it up over other trail shoes that cost less.
Nike Ultrafly: Scorecard
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Category
Comment
Score
Value
Pricier than standard trail shoes.
3.5/5
Design
Nike’s usual attention to detail is here, and the carbon plate/ZoomX combo works offroad.
4/5
Performance
A long-distance workhorse, although less suited for very technical trails.
Toyota has announced that it is re-introducing the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 in Japan, the 70 Series was originally launched back in 1984 and the car is designed for reliable off-road performance.
Originally launched as the Toyota BJ on August 1, 1951, the Land Cruiser series is now 72 years old. Immediately after its launch, it became the first vehicle to climb to the sixth station of Mount Fuji. From that time, it has fulfilled its mission of delivering safety and security to all types of people in places that can only be reached in the Land Cruiser. Developed and refined based on the actual usage situations of global customers, it provides reliability, durability, and off-road performance that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely. This concept has been passed down and evolved. With cumulative sales of about 11.3 million units*1 in approximately 170 countries and regions around the world, it has supported the lives and livelihoods of people everywhere.
Since its launch in 1984, the 70 Series has continued to embody the reliability, durability, and off-road performance that comprise the universal values of the Land Cruiser. Put to diverse uses in the harshest of environments around the globe, the vehicle has continued to support local communities and the livelihoods of people everywhere.
You can find out more details about the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 over at Toyota at the link below, the vehicle will also be available through KINTO subscription services in Japan.
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Toyota unveiled a new concept car at the 2023 Japoan Mobility Show in Tokyo, the Toyota Land Cruiser Se which is a battery-electric version of their Land Cruiser and it gets a unique design and more.
At its core, this vehicle boasts the robust high-torque driving dynamics synonymous with top-tier battery electric vehicles (BEV). Complementing its impressive performance is a design that radiates elegance and style, ensuring the Land Cruiser Se turns heads wherever it goes.
Taking the model a notch higher, its allure is further amplified with a meticulously designed three-row interior. This thoughtful configuration ensures that it caters to the preferences and needs of an expansive range of customers, making it a versatile choice for various lifestyles.
Driving on urban roads becomes a serene experience, thanks to the whisper-quiet BEV powertrain. This ensures the cabin remains an oasis of calm, allowing passengers to enjoy a truly comfortable journey.
But the Land Cruiser Se is more than just a city cruiser. Its sturdy monocoque body promises exceptionally agile handling, instilling drivers with the confidence to navigate challenging terrains with ease and assurance.
You can find out more information about the new Toyota Land Cruiser Se EV concept over at the Toyota website at the link below, the car looks very interesting from the photos.
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