For sure, there are some unusual omissions (base six - cylinder models don't come with parking sensors, for instance), but the Genesis G80 more than makes up for it by featuring leather upholstery, built - in navigation, a reversing camera, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, heated front seats and power adjustment for the front seats and steering column as standard.
Not exact matches
The 1 - litre
model is also worth a look if you want a frugal runaround but don't want the extra cost and potential issues down the line of diesel: Whether manual or S tronic, it hits 62.8 mpg without any
cylinder - deactivation trickery, and emits 104g / km of CO2.
He conditioned that by saying «there is that
Model A-like vibration that most four -
cylinder engines have, and that
does detract from the luxury impression,» but otherwise he found the E-Class to be «an absolutely wonderful four - door.»
The four -
cylinder Infiniti Q50 goes on sale in China in spring 2014; if it
does come to the U.S., expect it later in 2014 as a 2015
model.
This second generation TT RS (the very first TT didn't get an RS
model, the stripped - out Sport was the most extreme version) has almost 400bhp from its five -
cylinder turbo engine and we've recorded it hitting 60mph in a supercar - rivaling sub - 3.5 sec.
When the redesigned Highlander debuted for the 2008
model year, Toyota didn't carry over the four -
cylinder engine that existed in the previous generation; only a V - 6 was available.
Like before, a five - speed manual transmission is available with front - wheel - drive four -
cylinder models, and it
does even better than the automatics at the pumps: 22 mpg city, 28 highway.
The four -
cylinder model is exceptionally refined — the engine isn't gritty like some competitors and the automatic transmission doesn't constantly hunt for the highest gear to squeak out better mileage.
What doesn't help is that all Toyota RAV4
models are powered by a 2.5 - liter four -
cylinder engine that makes 176 horsepower and is mated to a six - speed automatic transmission.
This
model, which is powered by a 2.0 - liter turbo four -
cylinder with 280 horsepower and 306 pound - feet of torque, isn't blindingly fast, but it feels quick, which
does more to make the car feel fun.
If it
does, look for it for the 2019
model year and expect Honda's 1.5 - liter four -
cylinder turbo, optional all - wheel drive and clever interior packaging similar to the Fit / HR - V twins.
Rivals such as the Mercedes - Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS, Audi GS and Volvo S90 actually start for less, but the caveat is that their base
models use a 4 -
cylinder engine and don't have as long a list of standard features.
The addition of a more powerful V8 in the new H3 Alpha should effectively silence critics of the original five -
cylinder model, although fuel economy
does suffer at the hands of added horsepower and torque.
So the owner of a Mini Inspired by Goodwood will have to make
do with the 181 - bhp 1.6 - liter 4 -
cylinder engine from the Cooper S
model.
The details on this
model are not yet complete, but we
do know that it will borrow the 2.0 - liter 4 -
cylinder engine from the outgoing GTI mk6.
When I drove the new 200 six months ago, I remember being more impressed by the four -
cylinder than the six, but I don't have anything in my notes about being disappointed in the transmission tuning of either
model.
A 2.5 - liter five -
cylinder gasoline engine that produces 168 - hp and 170 lb - ft of torque powers the base
model Ford Escape S. Ordinarily this power would be ok, but while the Escape is classed as a compact crossover, the motor doesn't feel strong enough to get it around without frustration.
As for resale, Kelley Blue Book expects the 4 -
cylinder base
models to retain better - than - average residual values, and the V6 Access Cab and Double Cab
models to
do even better, so the 2015 Tacoma represents a very good long - term investment.
However, top - of - the - line Forester
models do come with a turbocharged 4 -
cylinder, so more power is available.
Turning over the engine doesn't elicit the familiar crack and flutter of a V8 engine; simply because unlike the current Commodore, there will be no eight -
cylinder version of the new fifth - generation
model.
The variable valve timing - equipped 1.2 - litre, four -
cylinder petrol engine makes about the same power as it
did on the older
model (83hp and 113Nm versus 84hp and 115Nm on the last Swift), but with considerably less mass to haul, it just feels a lot more alive in this application.
The 1999 Miata is the first
model to feature significant changes from the original.Mazda
did a superb job improving the Miata without destroying the car's unique and wonderful spirit.The familiar 1.8 - liter, double - overhead - cam, four -
cylinder engine remains tucked neatly under the Miata's reshaped hood.
In the new
model, this is
done with four
cylinders and 2.0 litres of displacement — a highly advanced direct injection petrol engine with turbocharging (TSI).
Base
models made
do with an aluminum 138 - horsepower, 1.8 - L DOHC four -
cylinder engine tied to a standard six - speed manual or a six - speed automatic transmission.
Don't be fooled by the Eco badge, the Eco is definitely the better choice between the base four -
cylinder models, mainly because of its dual - clutch transmission.
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We say uninspiring because for the addition of eco-friendly technologies in this 2013
model, the woolly five - speed transmission and at - times thirsty 2.4 - litre four -
cylinder petrol engine
did little to convince us of any gains in economy.
Six - speed Focuses
do exist — the 1.0 - liter three -
cylinder models the Europeans get to flog are so equipped.
While some BMW purists may forwn at the news that the 1 Series now features three -
cylinder engine borrowed from MINI, the fact that the
model now has a version that uses less fuel than a purpose - built hybrid
does say a lot.
We
do know the specs for this one: the V8 GT
model will have around 420 horsepower, while a new EcoBoost turbocharged four -
cylinder joins the lineup alongside a 3.7 - litre V6.
British tuner, Superchips, has decided that diesel engines can be just as much fun as their petrol counterparts, so they decided to
do a little reconfiguring for BMW's 3.0 - liter, six -
cylinder engine that powers
models like the BMW 3 - Series, 5 - Series, 7 - Series, X5, and X6.
The automaker
did point out that the four -
cylinder model will be 380 lbs lighter than a current Silverado with the 4.3 - liter V6.
If Acura
did decide to build a more hotted - up version of the car, I would definitely suggest they use this four -
cylinder, front - wheel drive
model as a basis instead of the V6
model.
Dodge
did not make available a base SE
model that comes with the «Tigershark» 2.0 - liter four -
cylinder and a six - speed manual.
Four -
cylinder models get a new ignition system that
does away with the distributor and an improved fuel injection system.
Passports start at about $ 16,000 for a two - wheel - drive, four -
cylinder DX
model, though we don't recommend this engine.
Not only
does the new Rogue offer a 2.5 - liter DOHC 4 -
cylinder engine that generates 170 horsepower, but you also have access to the Rogue SV Hybrid and SL Hybrid
models that boast a 176 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter DOHC 4 -
cylinder with electric motor.
My
model only had a four
cylinder engine so it
did not have a ton of acceleration, but I wasn't looking for that.
And if you don't mind a less - deluxe Sebring convertible and the four -
cylinder engine, the base 2003 Sebring convertible
model starts at $ 25,215, and still comes with standard air conditioning, cruise control, a stereo and an automatic transmission.
Though the output isn't amazing by class standards (the 2.0 - liter four -
cylinder gasoline engine in the «EX» trim produced 164 - hp), this less powerful unit
does boast better fuel economy figures of 25mpg city / 34mpg highway for versions fitted with the manual transmission, and 29mpg city / 38mpg for six - speed automatic
models.
I was disappointed that the base
model of the new line of Malibu's only has a 2.2 l 4
cylinder engine, although it has more than enough power to get the job
done and gets excellent mileage.
For instance, we'd have preferred it to be a bit more accommodating in the third row, some rivals can swallow up more luggage over a variety of seating configurations and buyers who opt for the base
model will have to make
do with an above - engine four -
cylinder gasoline engine.
Petrol fans will head straight for the 435i / 440i
models but don't discount the four -
cylinder 428i / 430i, which still offer seriously rapid real world performance with appreciably lower running costs — albeit without the six -
cylinder soundtrack.
The Taurus SHO
does so quickly, while the 4 -
cylinder model saves fuel along the way.
Having
done some research prior to making this purchase, I didn't waste my time even looking at the 4
cylinder model.
Not only
did the Mustang have a two - year - plus head start on the Camaro by the ’67
model year, but it was also available with engine choices that could be tailored to just about any buyer, from frugal six -
cylinders to a torquey 390 - in.
It has the 4
cylinder motor and power steering because some of these
models during these years
did not have power steering.
When it comes to resale value, Kelley Blue Book expects the four -
cylinder base
models to retain better - than - average residual values, while the V6 Access Cab and Double Cab
models should
do even better.
We didn't get a chance to sample the 2.0 Base or Premium
models, which are powered by a 147 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter normally aspirated 4 -
cylinder with 132 lb - ft of torque.
Base
models use a 2.0 - liter turbocharged 4 -
cylinder that offers a decent 0 - 60 mph time of 7.5 seconds, while the range - topping supercharged 5.0 - liter V8 gets the job
done in under five seconds.