All the automotive news of the world in 2021: what will be released in May

2023 Author: Charles Youmans | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-20 18:41

Surprisingly, May in 2021 turned out to be "poor" for new cars. In particular, the debut of electric cars is not expected this month, when, as in April, Audi and Skoda introduced 3 new electric crossovers to the European market at once, and Volkswagen presented the "charged" ID.4 GTX. In fact, in 2021, May was given to cars with traditional internal combustion engines.

Hyundai alcazar

Perhaps this is the main novelty of May 2021. The new 7-seater Hyundai Alcazar is based on the second generation Creta. At first, the Korean model will be sold in the Indian market, where it will be possible to purchase it in a recalculation for about 1.3 million rubles. Alcazar will be offered in 6- and 7-seater versions with a base 2-liter engine that develops up to 159 hp. power and 191 N * m of torque. An optional 1.5-liter turbodiesel unit, producing up to 115 hp, will be available with the new product. and 250 N * m. Both engines come with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions.

It is known that Alcazar's avionics inventory will be deeply unified with the latest Tucson. So, the Korean novelty was equipped with a 10, 25-inch touchscreen monitor, a virtual instrument panel, a platform for wireless charging, several parking sensors and security systems.

Audi Q2

In a number of countries, sales of the restyled Audi Q2 will start in May 2021. The German novelty is designed in the style of "older" crossovers with their large grille and reduced head optics. The Audi Q2 is equipped by default with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces up to 156 hp. power and 250 N * m of thrust. An optional 2-liter turbo unit with 190 hp is available for the German model. and a torque of 320 N * m. The characteristics of the top version of the SQ2 have not yet been disclosed.

The updated Audi Q2 was offered a virtual cockpit, several types of touchscreen, an extended set of finishing materials and original wheels with a radius of up to 19 inches. The crossover is also available with a sports body kit, many driver assistants and premium acoustics.

Hyundai i30 N

The first in a lineup of refreshed, charged models, the Hyundai i30 N will arrive in Australia and several other markets in May 2021. The Korean hatchback received a revised body kit after planned modernization, which gives the car a sportier look. Under its hood is a 2-liter turbocharged engine that develops up to 280 hp. power and 392 N * m of torque. This motor is combined with a manual or two-disk automatic transmission for 6 speeds.

Kia cerato

This has not been officially confirmed, but Kia is going to bring the updated Cerato to the world market during May, which, despite the restyling, has changed quite seriously both externally and internally. The Korean model received a touchscreen monitor and a digital instrument panel with a diagonal of 10, 25 inches. A dual-zone climate, wireless charging, leather seats, an electric parking brake, adaptive cruise control and several security systems are available with the car. The new Cerato is powered by a 2-liter naturally aspirated engine with 152 hp. and a thrust of 192 N * m. For a surcharge, instead of it, the buyer gets a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that produces up to 204 hp. and 265 N * m.

Volkswagen tiguan

Volkswagen has planned for May to start selling three new modifications of the restyled Tiguan at once, including its extended version of the Allspace. The German crossover is equipped by default with a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that develops up to 150 hp. power and 250 N * m of torque. All-wheel drive is already available with this unit as an option. Further in the engine range, a 2-liter supercharged engine with a return of 179 hp appears. and a thrust of 320 N * m. In more expensive versions, there are turbo-petrol and turbodiesel units of the same volume, producing up to 220 and 200 hp, respectively.

The new Tiguan is equipped with an upgraded multimedia complex with a 9.2-inch touchscreen that supports smartphone mirroring. Also, the crossover was equipped with adaptive shock absorbers, LED interior lighting, customizable taillights and other equipment.

Audi RS4 and RS5

Audi is systematically updating the entire model range presented in Russia. In May, the “charged” RS4 Avant station wagon, redesigned in the style of the brand's latest crossovers, will arrive on the domestic market. The German model borrowed from them the 10.1-inch touchscreen monitor that Audi has only recently started installing on its cars. The RS4 Avant is powered by the old 2.9-liter V6 biturbo engine, developing up to 450 hp. power. It is combined with the proprietary all-wheel drive and 8-speed automatic transmission. With this equipment, the station wagon gains the first 100 km / h in just 4.1 seconds.

Also in May, the Audi RS5 Coupe and Sportback will arrive in Russia. Technical all three named models do not differ from each other. Moreover, they have a unified list of onboard equipment. However, the RS5 Coupe with the same 2.9-liter twin-turbo engine picks up 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds, and the Sportback model is equipped with an active rear differential by default.

Genesis g70

The restyled Genesis G70 is expected to appear on the Russian market in May. The Korean premium sedan, as part of a planned upgrade, has acquired redesigned optics with a different pattern and a front bumper with extended air intakes that improve downforce. The Genesis G70 is bundled with a virtual instrument panel, a 10, 25-inch touchscreen monitor and hardware that supports cloud upgrades.

As standard, the sedan is equipped with a 2-liter turbocharged engine, which, depending on the modification, develops up to 197 or 247 hp. power and is combined with an 8-speed "automatic". For a surcharge, its place is taken by a turbodiesel engine of the same volume. The top-end versions of the Genesis G70 have a 3.0-liter bi-turbo engine under the hood, which is combined with a transmission that supports the new Sport + mode.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

One of the most anticipated novelties of the Russian market is the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, which has already appeared in some car dealerships in the country, but its sales have not yet started. The Japanese model has acquired an 8-inch touchscreen monitor, an electronic parking brake, active road lighting and a host of other equipment. There is also a trailer stabilization device. At the same time, the motor range of the Japanese SUV remained the same. As standard, the Pajero Sport is equipped with a 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine with a maximum output of 181 hp. It is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission or "mechanics". For a surcharge, the SUV is equipped with a 3-liter naturally aspirated engine that develops up to 209 hp. power.