Being a diesel luxury sports sedan, it resides in a niche within a niche.
Not exact matches
As
luxury brands try to appeal to the eco-conscious crowd (and meet upcoming CAFE regulations) we
're going to see a lot more
diesel or hybrid offerings.
Right now Mercedes and Audi
are vying for the title of best
luxury brand use of a
diesel engine outside the traditional SUV segment.
The
diesel was also stout coming off corners, where the
luxury of 300 lb - ft of torque allowed me to out - drag more powerful cars, at least until their engines
were fully wound up.
The Jetta TDI SportWagen makes more sense if you want more bang for the buck, but the A3 TDI
is a way for Audi brand loyalists to get a
diesel wagon too, or for buyers who
are looking for a bit more
luxury than the Jetta can offer.
Accelerator response seemed a bit delayed at times, but otherwise the
diesel powerplant barely changes the
S - class driving experience at all: the car still has plenty of passing power, it still rides and handles amazingly well for a big sedan, and it still immerses its occupants in extreme
luxury.
It
's not what most buyers expect a
luxury automaker to shove under the hood of its flagship car, though Mercedes - Benz and Audi have
been selling clean -
diesel models in the U.S. for years now.
That
's especially apparent in
diesel - powered
luxury cars from Audi and Mercedes.
If full - size
luxury sedans
are from Mars and fuel - sipping
diesels are from Venus, the best - of - both - worlds 2014 Audi A8 L TDI claims dual planetary citizenship.
How It Drives
Luxury - car owners don't want to hear typical
diesel engine clatter, feel harsh vibrations through the seat and steering wheel, or poke along the road like there
's a mouse turning a wheel under the hood.
For 2014, there
's an optional turbocharged, 3.0 - liter
diesel V - 6, a torque - monster motor that
's designed to deliver all the motive force one expects from an expensive
luxury car while boosting fuel economy at the same time.
There
are no comparable models from
luxury brands, so the HS will compete with any other small, efficient
luxury car, like the Acura TSX and the clean -
diesel BMW 335d.
The Audi A6 midsize
luxury sedan
is available with front - or all - wheel drive and a range of engines that includes a turbocharged four - cylinder, supercharged V - 6 or turbo -
diesel V - 6.
There
are no comparable models from other
luxury brands, so the HS competes with any other small, efficient
luxury car, like the Acura TSX and the clean -
diesel BMW 335d.
Interesting features of this model
are Full - size, 7 - passenger
luxury SUV, bigger on the inside than it seems from the outside, and new BlueTEC
diesel engine for better mileage and 50 - state emissions compliance
Porsche Cayenne one of the most prominent names in the
luxury utility segment, and while it
's widely known for its stunning performance and eye - catching good looks, some drivers also know it as one of the best
diesels in its segment.
The Mercedes - Benz GLK will get a
diesel option in 2012, making it the lone compact
luxury SUV to
be offered with an oil - burning powertrain.
There
are plenty of Big Pickup buyers out there who use their heavy - duty
diesels for dirty work; this Titan
is not aimed at that clientele, instead
being designed to tow luxurious campers and fight the suburban Dallas cul - de-sac
luxury truck wars — hence its absurdly vinicultural Platinum Reserve nameplate.
The BMW 5 Series for 2014 represents one of the most complete
luxury car lines in the industry, offering a base turbocharged sedan, a powerhouse high - performance
M version,
diesel - powered and V8 models, a hybrid and a somewhat controversially styled Grand Touring wagon / SUV.
There
's no hybrid or
diesel version of the Q5, so
luxury fuel sippers will need to look at the Mercedes - Benz GLC for their savings.
Being a large
luxury car, the Jaguar XJ
is far from easy on the bank account, so it
's a case of keeping costs manageable and the best way to do this
is with the V6
diesel.
For over a decade now, Lexus has
been the most popular
luxury brand in the U.S, but the Toyota - owned company has struggled in the European market due to a lack of
diesel engines.
The range of trims includes SE, ED Plus, ED Sport, Sport,
Luxury, and
M Sport, plus the 3 Series
is available with several petrol and
diesel engines that combine excellent performance with competitive emissions.
What
is it: A
luxury compact crossover with an efficient (and fun)
diesel engine combined with the already nimble F - Pace chassis
The new
diesel engine will also make it to the upcoming Maserati Levante SUV and could
be seen in the Quattroporte
luxury sedan.
The Engine Most of the
luxury car makers in India
were hit by the
diesel ban.
Strengths of this model include world - class safety features, Distinguished,
luxury - car look, high - performance AMG E63
S, quiet, smooth ride, available clean -
diesel model, and elegant interior
Performance — Even though demand for petrol - powered
luxury cars
is on the rise, Jaguar has chosen to launch the F - Pace with
diesel engines only, yes, you read that right, engines because the F - Pace
is offered with two oil burners.
2016 turns out to
be challenging for
luxury cars in India with the
diesel - ban and demonetisation.
Luxury SUVs like Q5, X3,
M Class among others
are 100 %
diesel.
New Delhi: German
luxury carmaker BMW today launched an updated version of its
diesel - powered BMW 3 Series sedan in India, priced between
Rs 35.9 lakh and
Rs 44.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The big question with the Range Rover turbo -
diesel is whether
luxury customers
are ready to trade fuel economy and power benefits for noise.
The new Disco
is impressively refined, too, while its lighter weight and the addition of Land Rover's twin - turbo four - cylinder
diesel engine at the lower end of the range have made the seven - seat SUV available to a wider group of buyers looking for all its practicality and
luxury with lower running costs.
Surprisingly, for a huge seven seater
luxury SUV, the only engine option on offer
is a 2.0 liter
diesel turbocharged four cylinder engine.
The Bottom Line Land Rover's big
luxury SUV icon
is at its best with this Td6
diesel engine under the hood.
The mighty
luxury off - roaders will
be powered by a
diesel - electric powertrain.
The Japanese premium brand, which
is a hybrid - only brand in the UK,
is the market leader in petrol - electric
luxury vehicles and has long highlighted the relatively high NOx and CO2 emissions of
diesel vehicles.
Critical Knowledge: Completely redesigned, 2010 Saab 9 - 5
luxury sport sedanNew look inspired by Scandinavian design, Aero X conceptWraparound window design evokes Saab's aircraft heritageAvailable in Linear, Vector or Aero modelsAll - turbo powertrain, including a 160 - hp, 2.0 - liter
diesel engine; 220 - hp, 2.0 - liter gasoline engine; and a 300 - hp, 2.8 - liter V - 6 engine (offered exclusively with XWD, Saab's all - wheel - drive system) Shortly after launch, Saab promises a small, 1.6 - liter gasoline turbo with 180 hp will
be introduced, together with a 2.
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE in particular
is offered with a 3.0 L V6 or a turbo -
diesel 3.0 L V6, and it comes standard with premium
luxury furnishings like perforated leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
Being a
luxury car, it will get power seats, separate zone climate control, electric sunroof et al. along with the creative comforts, under the hood, you will have the latest 2.0 - litre
diesel engine that comes with the XC90 and S90 but might
be offered with a slightly lower state of tune.
Though Continental Maserati does not foresee Ghibli
Diesel being approved for American delivery in its current form, U.S. demand for
diesel - powered
luxury performance continues to grow year over year.
The new
diesel engine
is available in three trim levels as well: SE Td6, HSE Td6 and HSE
Luxury Td6 with pricing starting at $ 55,085.
Economy cars, electric cars, hybrid cars, sports cars, family cars,
luxury cars,
diesel cars, station wagons, and convertibles — they will all
be on display.
Coming to the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the
luxury SUV will
be offered in the top - of - the - line Summit trim with a 3.0 - litre
diesel heart good for 237 BHP of power.
Otherwise, it
's hard to fault this big
diesel luxury ute.
The ultra low - floor
luxury Citylife buses
were displayed at the 2016 Auto Expo in
diesel variants but the company has supplied over 100 Citylife CNG buses to the Noida Metro Rail Company, making it available in two variants.
Powered by a turbo - charged, 2.0 - litre, common - rail 127kW (175hp)
diesel powerplant that boasts a generous maximum torque of 360Nm available from 2,000 rpm the new Megane Renault Sport dCi 175
is an engaging blend of
luxury, effortless performance and race - bred engineering.
Volkswagen
diesel luxury Touaregs
are fabulous!
The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
is a lot more than first appearances might suggest: a true
luxury vehicle, a capable off - roader, and a fuel - efficient
diesel highway hauler — potentially all in the same build.
Apart from these two variants, BMW offers the
diesel - powered 3 Series in the Prestige (base) and
Luxury Line (top - spec) variants as well, but it hasn't
been included in the Shadow Edition lineup.