Porsche has presented the Mission S, its latest supercar, which succeeds the 918 Spyder. Unlike previous concepts that seemed ready for the road, this model is a real production sports car. The Mission S design maintains the Porsche identity at the front, with circular headlights in more elaborate frames, and its overall silhouette resembles the 911, although it is more elongated due to the mid-rear engine layout.
An aesthetic highlight is the fenders, which are prominent at the front and appear to float above the aerodynamic elements of the bumper and side skirts. At the rear, they form a frame that encloses the rear wing, creating what Porsche calls 'floating volumes.' This approach reflects the clean and well-defined lines typical of the manufacturer's modern cars, prioritizing refined proportions and contours over excessively detailed elements.
The conceptual references cited by Porsche for the Mission S include the Porsche 959, the legendary 911 GT1, and the 550 Spyder. Internally, the philosophy follows the tradition of Stuttgart, presenting a contemporary and harmonious cockpit that subtly evokes old 911s, with a horizontal dashboard and instruments concentrated in front of the driver. There is a mix of analog and digital elements, where the tachometer is physical, but the display is a configurable screen depending on the driving mode.
The priority of the Mission S is the driving experience, which led Porsche to opt for a minimalist setup that dispenses with a multimedia center, replaced by a MagSafe phone mount. The center console features physical buttons for essential functions, and the gearshift has adjustable height. Although Porsche has not detailed the mechanical assembly, rumors point to an eight-cylinder boxer engine, possibly with a hybrid system. The absence of a clutch pedal suggests an automatic transmission, and the upward-facing rear fan reinforces the possibility of it being a boxer and not an electric powertrain.
The Mission S integrates Porsche's 'Sportwagenschmiede ’35' strategy, but there is no release forecast. It was only mentioned that it will be positioned above the 911, and Tobias Sühlmann, the manufacturer's design department director, stated that it will serve as inspiration for future models.
Toyota Corolla Cross pickup already has a name and should arrive next year
The monocoque pickup market in Brazil is diversifying, and Toyota will enter this segment using the Corolla Cross as a base. According to reports from Autoesporte, this version has already been named Corolla Deck. Designed to compete with models such as Fiat Toro, Renault Niagara, Ram Rampage, BYD Mako, and Volkswagen Tukan, the Corolla Deck will be offered only with a double cabin and will feature hybrid technology.
The mechanical assembly is reportedly set to use the 2.0L 16-valve naturally aspirated, Atkinson cycle engine found in the Toyota Prius. This engine produces 152 hp and 19.4 kgfm, but combined with an electric motor, it can reach 223 hp, although this value may be adjusted in Brazil to run on ethanol and gasoline, applicable to the more expensive versions. In the most basic configurations, the Corolla Deck should operate only with the 2.0L engine, delivering 175 hp and 20.8 kgfm of torque.
Stylistically, the pickup is expected to incorporate elements from the Toyota Corolla Cross, especially in the doors and A-pillars, but the front will have its own design. Although there is no official debut date in Brazil, production is estimated to begin in Sorocaba (SP) in mid-2027, with a launch scheduled for the second half of the year.
Hyundai i20 sells poorly and HB20 remains in line
The Hyundai i20, with its design blending characteristics of a compact SUV and a hatchback, has not achieved the expected success in its initial months of commercialization. Due to this performance, Hyundai has altered its plans, deciding to keep the HB20 hatchback in production for a longer period than initially planned.
The figures justify this decision: between June and September, the i20 registered approximately 7,700 sales in Brazil, while the HB20 sold about 53,000 units in the same interval. Based on this, Hyundai opted to extend the HB20 as the entry-level model in the country indefinitely. An version with a 1.0L naturally aspirated engine producing 80 hp and 9.6 kgfm of torque, always with a five-speed manual transmission, priced under R$ 100,000, is expected to be revealed in the coming months.
In contrast, the HB20S sedan will end its cycle at the end of this year, without an immediate replacement. The discontinuation of the three smaller volumes reflects the growing preference of the Brazilian market for compact crossovers.