I Need some help on making the facelifted Raider less expensive
If it’s a facelift, you won’t be able to chance chassis choices (which can have a huge impact) but I would say to consider standard interior accommodations if you were using premium, and only use (4 or less) quality points on that and the engine if necessary. Avoid using them on brakes or aero or something. That, and carefully weigh the actual added value of ABS/TCS if you were using it.
The Brand-new Refreshed 2002 Hakumai Raider HR
The first car from them to use the Hakumai Racing nameplate on a retail model. We have also downsized it to a more fuel-efficent 2.0L I4 producing 255HP, and a 0-60 of 7.7 Seconds, thats sure to beat the competition, It was about to be a JDM-Only offering, but it was eventually scrapped so the rest of the world could also enjoy the car. We partnered up with FOOL to have high quality audio speakers (a play on Bose)
We assemble our cars throughout the world. They go through testing before they come to your local Hakumai Dealership. You can now specify your car order online.
(Raider DTM is not a retail model. Raider HR Shown is a retail model and you can buy it.)
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I think i accidentally am about to start a power war
KATSURO 1996 ROUND 9 AFTERMATH
By 1996, while still being a major player when it came to imports into the US market, KATSURO miscalculated what the people wanted. It turned out that the new line of premium designs were too expensive as they were overengineered. While the company wasn’t totally new to premium offerings, they weren’t renowned for those cars as the company was indeed known for being for the poorer class for the most part.
The introduction of the new valve system across the range, even though very reliable, still had some quirks to be ironed out to be bulletproof and lossed out to some of its competitors such as Boliq and Hampton.
The Adara R turned out to be the import sportscar that everyone wanted, but not many could afford it. The company did achieve its goal of dominating the import sports scene when it came to raw performance, which it did, but at a cost.
The all new Raver was very well received, and Katsuros SUV line became a pillar in the company’s overall sales. The car was just what the people who wanted a softer, more road friendly version of the Land Climber needed.
I’d say that’s a good choice.
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Ardent Motors Timeline, Triumph and Turmoil (1996-2001)
February 1996 - Ardent once again sees strong growth, though the Smoke personal luxury coupe sees a precipitous decline in sales.
March 1996 - Ardent launches a line of buyer incentive programs aimed at not only increasing sales, but brand loyalty. They include a first-time buyer’s program, military rebate, and loyalty rebates applicable to both lease and purchase.
August 1996 - Ardent rolls out the 4th generation of the Piper subcompact car at its dealerships. It retains the same drivetrain options before: a 1.4 or 1.7 liter Trivalve, with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. It is released alongside a new 5th generation Sentinel compact car. The Sentinel trim structure is completely restructured, with only the base SE carrying over. Above that are the LS, LS-L, and GT Limited. Power options range from a 1.7 liter Trivalve to a 2.7 liter Eridani. Transmissions include a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.
December 1996 - Ardent showcases its upcoming 1998 model year Kestrel minivan at the LA Auto Show. While it is available in three trim levels, the 4-cylinder option has been dropped, leaving the 3.2 liter Eridani V6 and a 4-speed automatic as the sole drivetrain choice. However, this is augmented by the optional availability of All Wheel Drive in the LS and LS-L trims. Additionally, the Hood SUV receives its first redesign. The base DL trim is dropped, and the 1.9L with Manual configuration along with it, making the 3.2 liter Eridani-powered LS the new entry level. A new LS-L trim is slotted as the mid-range, with the Limited going further upscale and receiving Scorpius V8 power. All 1998 Hoods are to be 4-speed automatics, with optional Four Wheel Drive.
February 1997 - For the seventh year in a row, Ardent posts a year-over-year sales increase. The redesigned Marathon sells particularly briskly. Ardent’s first-time buyer program pays off as younger buyers flock to their less expensive model. This reverses a three-year trend of falling Ozette sales.
September 1997 - The new Kestrel and Hood models hit showroom floors.
October 1997 - A report in a major financial magazine is released, indicating that Ardent CEO Alexander Ward is facing an investigation from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The government investigators refuse to comment on any ongoing investigations.
November 1997 - The business page of the Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper cites an anonymous source purporting to be a member of Ardent’s Board of Directors, confirming that Alexander Ward is indeed under investigation, and that the board has met to discuss the situation. No further details are available at the time.
February 1998 - An eighth year of growth would have been something for stockholders to celebrate, were it not overshadowed by news that the Board of Directors has terminated CEO Alexander Ward over his potential involvement in insider trading during his tenure at BitMaxCom, as well as concerns over his handling of labor disputes at Ardent in 1995.
March 1998 - Jeffrey Moss III is named by the Board of Directors as Interim CEO of Ardent. He is the grandson of former Townsend Coachworks President Jeffrey Moss. Moss III has worked for Ardent for his entire career, and most recently held the position of Chief Financial Officer. Only a few days after his appointment, Ardent announces that the Smoke personal luxury coupe will be discontinued at the end of the 1998 model year, citing poor sales as the primary factor.
August 1998 - Ardent releases a redesigned Ozette offroader to dealers. Again options are rearranged, leaving only two trims, base SE and upscale LS. Engine and transmission choices are cut down: a 1.7 liter Trivalve paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, with available Four Wheel Drive.
February 1999 - This year Ardent executives and shareholders are able to celebrate their success, as a ninth straight year of sales increases is achieved. Both the redesigned Hood and Kestrel show significant interest from their customers, partially buoyed by loyalty rebate programs.
April 1999 - Jeffrey Moss III is returned to his previous position of CFO as the Board of Directors hires a new permanent top exec. James Mardon, previously the Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing at Bogliq, is enticed to work for the company that was once his nemesis.
February 2000 - For a tenth straight year, Ardent posts an annual sales increase. The company has not experienced this long of a period of growth since the 1960’s, and James Mardon declares that it is a fitting start to a new millenium for a storied and historic company.
December 2000 - Ardent unveils the new 5th generation Chancellor mid-size at the LA Auto Show. The base DL trim is now renamed RS, and the top Limited trim is now called the GT Limited, and gains an advanced suspension. Powertrain options are the same as the previous generation, except that the LS-L and GT Limited trims have optional availability of All Wheel Drive. Also on display is a concept vehicle codenamed “Admiral”. It is based on a modified Sentinel platform, and is a taller, upright vehicle, powered by a 2.7 liter Eridani V6 and using the same All Wheel Drive system as the new Chancellor.
February 2001 - Annual sales remain flat over the previous year, in part over economic concerns from the tech sector and fears of a “bubble”.
June 2001 - Ardent announces that they have green lit production of a vehicle based on the “Admiral” concept. It is to be called the Olympic, and will be released for the 2003 model year.
August 2001 - The new 5th generation Chancellor hits showroom floors. Demand for the GT Limited, as well as AWD-equipped LS-Ls, is beyond Ardent’s initial capacity, and prospective buyers quickly find themselves on a waitlist.
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Whats a meme body?
A vehicle body from a mod that is very extreme/doesn’t make sense/has extreme stats. Could be submitting a box or dump truck for the utility class or the Peel P50 for the economy class.
Note also that there are no new entries for this challenge, it’s been ongoing since February.
The brand-new Hakumai Joy HR-Line for 2002. Have fuel efficency in a economical package. With our 1.0 Liter “MX90E” Engine. It’ll last forever, even if you wish it did not. Yours only for $21,200.
My SUV entry’s gonna just be an Steroid injected version of the Raider. or it might be Raider-Based on steroids.
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is it possible to submit a Sport Utillity version of an existing car for Generations?
I know that there are no more entries, I was just wondering what a meme body was.
As long as it’s your design, yes.
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Maybe there Is such a thing as posting too much in one day
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The All-new Hakumai Raider XT SUV. Looks like a wagon, yet it has 4WD And a V8 that’s proven to be reliable and fuel efficent, 28.4MPG With 281HP from the Hakumai MT-550 V8 Engine. Our engineers have injected Steroids uh i mean Performance into a “SUV”
(i couldnt think of another model name for this entry.)
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First to be unveiled is the 2002 model year Courageux Trois
based on the car that was launched in 1996, the facelift was available from 2001.
The exterior changes are a new front end with larger headlights incorporating indicators into the unit, a more prominent and modern front grille, large bump strips on the front and rear bumpers, which are colour coded on top spec models. The rear lights have been given a refresh with a circular design to match the rear side markers on USDM cars.
The 1.5 engine is still the sole option in North America, this has been updated with a dohc head with 4 valves per cylinder and with available vvt on some models.
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Looking good.
Warning: RECTON GUN IN USE. Raider XT Will recieve a front end redesign. This is the fascia that will superscede the first revision.
(morphs fucked up some things and fixed some minor annoyances with the reflection marker on the tailight piece. V8 will recieve some more horsepower so it can offroad better.
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Round 10 entrants - Bogliq Automotive USA
Economy Car
2002 Bogliq Beagle 515B
Sports Utility Vehicle
2002 Bogliq Baller 250P
Midsize Sedan
2002 Bogliq Buttress 119B
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Uhh are you sure the Bogliq design team did not go back to the 80s and early 90s on the first 2 entries