The limited edition SUV will be available in both petrol as well
as diesel versions.
Even though the petrol models are unlikely to be as popular
as the diesel versions, they're worth considering if you don't do a huge number of miles.
Having recently been updated, the current Quattroporte boasts (alongside its Ferrari - developed V8) more efficient petrol engines than before, as well
as a diesel version.
To further reduce fuel consumption, Chrysler incorporated stop / start technology into the new Ram 1500 as well
as the diesel version of the Jeep Wrangler that Fiat is selling on our behalf in Europe.
However, there's one big change
as the diesel version too gets the new 5 - speed manual.
While the VW diesel scandal is impacting resale values across the group, the Panamera's value should be unaffected
as the diesel version of this car was never sold in the U.S.
Not exact matches
Engine choices should mimic the three -, four - and six - cylinder petrol and
diesel units available in the current 3 - series, although we also expect a stronger emphasis on plug - in hybrid
versions such
as the tax - friendly 330e.
Chevrolet also is readying a hatchback body style of the Cruze that's scheduled to arrive this fall
as a 2017 model, and a
diesel - engine
version that's slated to arrive early next year.
As with the Silverado, the Sierra is available in 2500HD and 3500HD heavy - duty
versions that offer a turbo -
diesel engine and higher payloads and towing capacities.
As for the origin story of the Power Stroke engine, you may have heard that Ford is using a
version of Land Rover's
diesel, but in fact it's the other way around.
Such is the breadth of the Mini range nowadays, brisk
diesel versions of the Audi A1, Citroen DS3, Range Rover Evoque, Peugeot RCZ, Audi TT (
as both a coupe and Roadster) and BMW X1 are all viable rivals — among many others.
A plug - in hybrid
version as well
as a V - 8
diesel are still happening, and Bentley also confirms that a gas - powered V - 8 will join the mix a bit further down the line.
The powertrains offered for the European model at launch include one TDI
diesel and the familiar 2.0 - liter four - cylinder,
as well
as a 1.4 - liter and 1.8 - liter
version of Audi's TSFI turbocharged, direct - injected gasoline four - cylinders.
This includes new 2015 and 2016 models,
as well
as all 2009 - 2015
diesel versions of the Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, and Beetle, along with the Audi A3.
Fitted
as standard with all - wheel drive, the D5 S features two different
versions of a 3 - litre straight - six
diesel depending on market.
As David Kiley points out in his column, Volkswagen was prepared to devote fully 50 percent of its Chattanooga plant to production of the
diesel Passat (and presumably with the plant's ongoing expansion,
diesel versions of its new Passat - based crossover / utility, coming next year).
As in previous iterations, the W221 S - Class is sold in standard and long - wheelbase
versions; I4, V6, V8, V12,
diesel and hybrid powertrains are offered.
Both are available
as 125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp)
versions; while the
diesel also is available
as a 140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) variant in the UK.
The company also has plans to launch the
diesel engine
versions of their cars very soon in the lucrative Indian car market, which will certainly increase their market share
as well
as their foot hold in this segment.
Soon after the debut of the newly redesigned Audi Q7 earlier this year, the Ingolstadt - based automaker brought a
diesel plug - in hybrid
version of the flagship SUV to the Geneva motor show.Hailed
as...
The new top - of - the - range
diesel version from the series is powered by a 220 kW / 300 bhp straight six - cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo, which will also be available for the BMW 5 Series Touring
as from September 2010.
GM has been told by the EPA and the California Air Resources Board that the new
diesel - powered
versions of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups will not be certified until they have been tested on the road
as well
as in the lab.
The
diesel engine and its superior fuel mileage over the gasoline models is the make or break feature for the TDI,
as most of the car, but not all, is virtually identical to the TSI
version.
Two
diesel versions will be on the menu in Europe and other markets
as well, including a 1.5 - liter EcoBlue to be offered in 93 hp and 118 hp flavors,
as well
as a 2.0 - liter EcoBlue offering 148 hp.
Beyond that, the new Discovery is also expected to feature a 3.0 - liter V6 engine in the States, though it remains to be seen if a
diesel version will land here
as well; Jaguar Land Rover is placing a big stake on
diesels at the moment.
Specifics on the five - door wagon are not being released, but expect a
diesel with or
as part of a hybrid drivetrain for the European
version, and some less - diverse line of powertrains for our shores.
Lesser - known variants included a 2.8 - liter
version with a manual transmission, a
diesel - powered
version,
as well
as a 6.0 - liter W12 variant that was rarely seen.
Initially, the
diesel range will be very clear
as it consists of only the E 220 d
version with 194 hp.
This
version of the X3, sadly, is not available through BMW dealerships in the U.S.,
as the
diesel X3 that serves
as the starting point for the XD3 is not sold here.
The lowest - polluting model in the range is actually the most powerful 128bhp
diesel, with 96g / km, but our choice
as the best all - rounder is the BlueHDi 100
version, which is cheaper and still very lively, yet claims CO2 emissions
as low
as 97g / km and fuel economy of 76.3 mpg.
The 75bhp
diesel manual delivers 22.95 km / l
as opposed to 20.65 km / l by 89bhp
version.
Priced more affordably and with lower running costs, the
diesel makes the big Maserati appealing
as a company car for the first time, so this
version is expected to become the biggest - selling Quattroporte.
The Chevrolet Aveo marks a big step forward for the brand, although this petrol
version isn't
as appealing
as the
diesel equivalent
The most advanced Mondeo yet is available in either
diesel or petrol
versions and
as a either a hatchback or estate.
Somewhere prior to that Land Rover had quietly dropped the V6 petrol engine (in the UK, at least), so adding a more powerful
version of the 2.2 litre
diesel made sense
as did providing a lower price entry point in the FWD Freelander.
However it's not particularly exciting to drive, nor is the petrol engine
as economical
as the previous - generation
diesel version.
We'd opt for one of the higher - powered Ingenium
diesel units,
as the additional torque — a total of 430Nm in the 178bhp
version and 500Nm in the 237bhp — is welcome, especially when you're carrying loads.
The
diesel version is exactly the same
as the petrol sibling.
The Mercedes GLA comes with both petrol and
diesel engine options along with a range topping GLA 45 AMG
version as well.
The Ford Transit Connect's powertrain options have been overhauled,
as well, with an all - new, low - friction - design EcoBlue
diesel (1.5 L) now available, alongside an updated
version of the classic, gasoline - sipping 1.0 L EcoBoost I3, now with cylinder - deactivation.
As with the two diesels, the less powerful model comes with a six - speed manual gearbox as standard, while the more powerful version comes with a nine - speed automatic gearbox onl
As with the two
diesels, the less powerful model comes with a six - speed manual gearbox
as standard, while the more powerful version comes with a nine - speed automatic gearbox onl
as standard, while the more powerful
version comes with a nine - speed automatic gearbox only.
This latest
version of the Mahindra Verito facelift has been launched in both petrol
as well
as diesel engine options with power packed and fuel efficient engines.
That makes it
as quick
as the 110kW / 370Nm 2.0 - litre turbo -
diesel version, which lowers fuel consumption to 4.5 L / 100 km with the aid of idle - stop tech.
In what's claimed to be the «hardest Range Rover Sport challenge» ever filmed, Land Rover engineers were keen to prove the plug - in
version of the large, luxurious full - size Range Rover is equally capable off - road
as its conventional
diesel and petrol - powered siblings.
As tested, our
diesel XE weighs around 1,600 kg (the more basic petrol - powered
versions dip below 1,500 kg).
As the new Cruze hatchback is expected to borrow the same engine range found under the bonnet of the sedan
version, we expect to see two petrol engines developing from 124 to 141 horsepower and a turbo
diesel engine offering 163 horsepower.
Audi A5 It's a sporty
version of the A4 sedan and is being offered with the same 2.0 - litre
diesel as the A4 sedan.
According to them, Maserati is also preparing a
diesel version for the new model, internally known
as the Maseratina.
The four - cylinder
diesel engine featured in this particular
version of the BMW 1 Series delivers maximum torque of 260 N · m (192 lb - ft) and, in combination with the BMW EfficientDynamics techologies also featured
as standard in this model, allows average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 4.4 L / 100 kilometers (53.5 mpg US) and a CO2 rating of 118 grams per kilometer.
The Ford Figo is available in both petrol and
diesel versions, all with five speed manual transmissions and power steering
as standard.