After being presented as a documentary in China, the Toyota Crown Kluger 2021 officially debuted at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show. This model has many similarities with the Toyota Highlander 2021. Toyota Crown Kluger is equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrain and E-Four all-wheel drive system. Other specific information has yet to be revealed, but Toyota said the model is built on the same TNGA-K platform as the Highlander in the US market and is comparable in size. Specifically, the Toyota Crown Kluger also has 3 rows of seats, length x width x height, respectively 5,015 x 1,930 x 1,750 mm, wheelbase 2,850 mm. Vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels as standard and optional 20-inch wheels. The Toyota Highlander 2021 was also launched in China at the same time as the Crown Kluger, using the same hybrid powertrain and the E-Four drive system. This engine has a capacity of 189 horsepower, significantly lower than the capacity of 240 horsepower on the Highlander for the US market. In terms of appearance, the Toyota Grown Kluger has a different car head than the Highlander. The headlights are the same, but the Highlander has a trapezoidal grille and a Toyota logo on the chrome bar near the top edge of the grille, while the Grown Kluger has a crown emblem, similar to Toyota’s full-size sedans. The wheels of these two models also have a different design. It is likely that the Toyota Crown Kluger and Highlander 2021 in China will be equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 package with radar-active cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic headlights, lane keeping assist. road and traffic sign recognition. Toyota says both the Crown Kluger and the 4th-generation Highlander will go on sale in China by mid-year. Selling price has not been announced by the company.

In the framework of the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture has introduced a brand new SUV called Talagon. This is the largest line of Volkswagen cars to serve the Chinese market with the taste of spacious cars. Volkswagen Talagon has a wheelbase of 2,980 mm, equivalent to the 7-seater SUV Atlas sold in China with the name Teramont. Meanwhile, the overall dimensions are enlarged with measurements of length x width x height of 5,152 x 2,002 x 1,795 mm, respectively. Talagon’s head section has a masculine design with neat and sturdy lines. The two positioning lights are connected by the chrome bar of the grille, the sporty front bumper with polygonal air intakes. At the rear, the Talagon has the highlight of the horizontal LED taillight strip, accompanied by a trapezoidal dual exhaust cluster for a strong feeling. Interesting equipment on the exterior of Talagon is the welcome light located underneath the underbody, instead of being mounted in the rearview mirror like many other models. The Volkswagen Talagon’s cockpit has a youthful design and a premium feel. The central control cluster area is simplified with few function buttons and button shift levers, helping to optimize the space used in the front seats. The car is equipped with a digital dashboard connected to the infotainment screen. Customers can choose to configure 6 seats or 7 seats for Volkswagen Talagon. With an option of 6 seats, the middle row will include 2 business seats commonly found on MPV lines. The third row of seats has a spacious and comfortable seating space for 2 adults. Powering the Volkswagen Talagon is a 2.5-liter V6 turbocharged engine with a maximum capacity of 195 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The SUV has a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a 4Motion 4-wheel drive system. According to Paultan, Volkswagen could provide the Talagon with an optional 2.0L I4 turbocharged engine. The price of the German SUV has not been announced. It is not clear if Volkswagen will introduce the Talagon to other markets outside of China.