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Chances are you spend a lot of time in your car. Here’s something that might help you appreciate your home-away-from-home a little more.

Toyota debuts new crossover

Based on its popular Corolla sedan, Toyota announced the debut of its all-new 2022 Corolla Cross. Available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), the compact SUV maximizes the inherent potential of the high-strength TNGA-C platform and a 169-horsepower, 2.0-liter Dynamic Force Engine. The Cross comes in three grades – L, LE, and XLE. From an engineering perspective, the 2022 Corolla Cross offers an approachable exterior as well as a higher line-of-sight thanks to the TNGA-C platform. Key design cues include a distinctive black grille flanked by LED lighting with black body accents – giving the entry SUV a confident stance. And from the rear, the design elements continue, with an integrated rear spoiler and LED lighting. Wheel options range from 17-inch steel on L to 18-inch alloy on XLE.

Inside, Corolla Cross’ spacious interior shares many similarities with its sedan and hatchback siblings. The all-new model can be outfitted with a power moonroof, as well as either single- or dual-zone automatic climate control, with all grades featuring standard heating and air conditioning vents for rear seat passengers. SofTextrimmed seating is also available, as is a 10-way, power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar and heated front seats.

Kia’s advanced reservations overwhelmed by “charged up” demand

The limited run of 1,500 First Edition EV6s have been fully reserved

KIA EV6

the day the offer became available on Kia.com, according to the automaker. Delivery to local dealers is expected in Q1 2022. The First Edition was offered with a choice of three gifts – an at-home vehicle charger, a 1000 kWh credit within a national charging network, or an Apple Watch for connecting to the EV6’s suite of Kia Connect services. Over 81% of pre-order registrants chose the at-home charger. The First Edition was made available in three color combinations – Urban Yellow with black seats, Glacier (white) with dark green seats, and Steel Gray Matte with black seats, with the Urban Yellow exterior color and dark green seats on the Glacier variant being exclusive to the First Edition. On the inside, the special edition features Illuminated door sills with “First Edition” designation, a numbered interior badge highlighting the limited production volume, Augmented Reality Head-Up Display1, Remote Smart Parking Assist2, sunroof, 20-inch wheels, premium 14-speaker Meridian audio system, dual-motor AWD3 power delivery and a 77.4 kWh battery.

“Kia welcomes the first EV6 buyers who join us in this historic movement.” said Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America. “Kia’s ‘electric lifestyle’ delivers a unique combination of luxury, performance and technology and the First Edition EV6 will provide owners with an experience all of their own.”