Sentences with phrase «compact vehicle platform»

Since its introduction in 1972, the Honda Civic has proved itself a very versatile compact vehicle platform, creating sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, coupes and even a quasi-convertible, so what's left for one of the world's most popular cars?

Not exact matches

The Model Y is Tesla's upcoming all - electric compact SUV built on its third generation vehicle platform.

While it's hard to say exactly how the Patriot — let alone one driven primarily by electricity — fits into Jeep's off - road mantra, there is some promise in this concept vehicle: as it shares its platform with the Caliber, this shows Chrysler could feasibly develop an ER - EV compact car for the Dodge brand.

The Infiniti Q30 is based on the same platform as the Mercedes - Benz CLA250 and GLA250 compact luxury cars, and it will compete in the same segment as those models, as well as against vehicles like the Audi A3 and Acura ILX.

This includes modular platforms for compact and larger front - wheel drive vehicles, as well as rear - wheel - drive layouts.

The CX - 5 is host to a range of new components that will make their way into future Mazdas including two engines, two transmissions, and a platform for compact and mid-size vehicles.

When word got out that BMW would be moving to front - wheel - drive platforms for its new compact vehicles, there was a fair amount of panic by the BMW faithful.

Introduced in 1998 with the AS200 (Chassis code GXE10) and RS200 (chassis code SXE10) sedans, the compact vehicle was produced using a shortened, front - engine, rear - wheel - drive midsize platform, [9] allowing Japanese buyers to take advantage of tax savings imposed by Japanese government regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and adapted parts from the larger second - generation Aristo / GS.

Mercedes has developed a dedicated platform for its electric vehicles named MEA (Mercedes Electric Arhitecture) which will be used to build 10 models from compact class to SUVs and luxury saloons under the subbrand EQ.

[23] The design brief also established the compact front - wheel - drive X platform vehicles by General Motors in the US as competitors.

The front - wheel drive compact uses a dedicated EV platform with batteries housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution.

Vehicle Outline A New Lightweight, Compact, Low - center - of - gravity, and Low - inertia Package Offers A New Dimension in Handling with an Exhilarating Shift Feel The exclusive lightweight and compact rear - wheel - drive platform was designed to achieve superior handling and create the world's smallest3 mass - production four - passenger sports car.

In keeping with the company's tradition of smaller - sized vehicles, the first Hyundai SUV, the Santa Fe, was a compact based on the Elantra sedan platform.

The vehicle shares the same architecture as the compact Mitsubishi Lancer, which is known as the GS platform.

«What we see now is more of the sport utility vehicle [and] crossover vehicles are built on car platforms, and they get much better vehicle economy, in fact there isn't much penalty between a midsize sedan and a compact sport utility,» Michelle Krebs, senior analyst with Autotrader, told Automotive News.

In the Vision Zero Vehicle, which is based on a volume production platform for compact and mid-size cars, the mSTARS semi-trailing link independent suspension takes up no more installation space than the conventional rear axle installed originally.

Source: Lexus Press Release is on Page 2 All - New Lexus UX Crossover Makes Its World Debut in Geneva The first - ever Lexus compact luxury crossover Bold «Urban Explorer» design First Lexus built on the new GA — C global platform UX 200 features all - new 2.0 - liter engine coupled with Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission UX 250h combines new gas engine with 4th generation hybrid system GENEVA, March 6, 2018 — Following recent launches of its stunning new LC flagship coupe, LS flagship sedan and three - row RX luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the UX, its first - ever compact luxury crossover.

The term usually comprises any vehicle that is smaller than a compact SUV in North - American standardization, or any 4x4 with a supermini body in international standardization or based on a supermini (B - segment cars in Europe) platform.

The platforms versatility is proved from the fact that it will be underpinning cars among varied segments from compacts» to crossovers and the Cruze would be the first vehicle to ride on it.

It is also lighter and more compact than previous all - wheel drive platforms for better vehicle handling, fuel efficiency and interior space.

Maybe that will change some with the restyled and thoroughly revamped 2017 Impreza compact, the first vehicle built on the new Subaru Global Platform.

Benefitting from a new vehicle platform and a vast array of changes, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers a fresh new take in the compact hatchback segment.

As the world looks for more efficient vehicle designs that combine sophisticated and sleek lines with functionality and fuel economy, the Kia Ray concept is a bold new collaboration between design and engineering and inventively showcases a futuristic four - seat compact sedan based on the Kia Forte platform and demonstrates a prospective plug - in hybrid vehicle configuration from Kia.