Not exact matches
No doubt the 2015 Volvo XC90 will be
far different than what we've seen from the first - gen
model, which was first manufactured in 2002 with five -, six -, and eight -
cylinder engines.
Although the new
model has only been announced for Europe thus
far, a Lexus spokesperson confirmed to AUTOMOBILE that the turbocharged four -
cylinder engine will soon be officially announced for the 2016 Lexus RC coupe.
The range is
far reaching, even yeilding a lifted Cross-Country
model, and offers a range of Ford derived four -
cylinder petrol and diesel options.
A
further 30d six -
cylinder diesel
model will also be launched later in 2018, likewise a hot X4 M.
In addition to the BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and the BMW 530d xDrive Gran Turismo, two
further six -
cylinder models can now be equipped with the intelligent four - wheel drive system.
Instead of the usual six -
cylinder used so
far in R -
models of this segment, a boosted four -
cylinder TSI is being used in the new Scirocco R. Its advantages: very high power and torque values with significantly reduced fuel consumption.
Thus
far, we've seen two batches brought into SA, including the latest 4 -
cylinder powered
models, with all of them being snapped up before they were even officially launched.
While a two - tier range (as per the AMG GT) is likely, with a 500bhp - ish «regular»
model and a 600bhp S version with 4Matic four - wheel - drive, there may also be a
further base
model variant with a smaller six -
cylinder powerplant.
Priced about $ 6000 higher will be range - extender versions of both
models (dubbed «REX», but we'll call them PHEVs here), fitted with small two -
cylinder 28kW petrol engine / generator that BMW says increases everyday range by a
further 130 km.
That means a mild 206 - horsepower, 2.4 - litre four -
cylinder for the front - wheel - drive
model; but a
far more potent 290 - horsepower, 3.5 L V6 and a nine - speed automatic transmission are standard with the SH - AWD all - wheel drivetrain.
An active exhaust is standard on the four -
cylinder model, and this can be
further tweaked with a switchable active exhaust on the R - Dynamic trim cars.
In 1989, the Mercedes 190 with a 158 - horsepower six -
cylinder engine and
far less equipment than this C300, started at about $ 32,000, or about $ 2,000 less than this 2010
model.
Further developments include newly developed in - line six -
cylinder petrol and diesel engines and a plug - in hybrid
model with an electric range of up to 25 miles.
The introduction of the 2.0 - litre
model hugely increased the F - Type's appeal — the previous entry - level 3.0 - litre V6 looked rather expensive, but the 2.0 - litre is
far more competitively priced against the four -
cylinder Porsche 718 Cayman, as well as the Ford Mustang V8, whose iconic design makes it a left - field alternative.
Engineering skills and long years of experience with RS high - performance
models enabled
further optimization of the 4.0 TFSI, from the specific engine management system with increased rpm and boost pressure to the Audi
cylinder on demand (COD) system.
Throw in variable sports steering, which returns just two turns lock to lock (there's almost three in the X3), performance control (which brakes the inside wheel in bends to improve cornering ability) and, in six -
cylinder models, a sportier eight - speed auto, and the X4 30d is
far more rewarding to drive than the equivalent X3.
Further, the front - drive
model can claim 40 mpg with its 123 - horsepower 1.0 - liter turbocharged three -
cylinder engine and six - speed manual transmission.
Even at the top of the range, the GT
model sports a 2.4 - liter four -
cylinder engine with 168 hp, a
far cry from the Evolution's 291 - hp turbocharged engine.
* New TT RS Coupe and Roadster debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show * First modern day Audi
model since the emblematic quattro coupes of the 1980s to feature charismatic five -
cylinder power in a new high - tech form that makes 340PS and 30mpg a reality * 2.5 - litre TFSI unit delivers 340PS from 5,400 rpm to 6,700 rpm, 450Nm from 1,600 rpm to 5,300 rpm, 0 - 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds (Roadster 4.7 seconds), top speed limited to 248km / h (155mph) but can be increased at extra cost to 278km / h (174mph), combined mpg 30.7 (Roadster 29.7 mpg) * RS 4 - style Sport button boosts throttle response and
further enriches exhaust note * New six - speed manual transmission, enhanced quattro system capable of diverting almost all torque output rearwards, TT RS - specific sports chassis lowered by 10 mm (Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping available at extra cost)
Further enhancing value, all 2009 Galant
models come standard with a Sportronic ® automatic transmission — a 4 - speed with the 4 -
cylinder engine and a 5 - speed with the two V - 6 engines.
Further engines are planned, including a 168bhp version of the turbocharged 2.0 - litre four -
cylinder diesel in an upcoming Cooper SD Clubman
model and a 228bhp turbocharged 2.0 - litre four -
cylinder unit in a future Cooper S Clubman John Cooper Works range - topper.
Combined with a number of
further technologies developed in the overall context of BMW EfficientDynamics, the engine gives the BMW X6 xDrive50i fuel consumption and emission figures significantly better than other eight -
cylinder vehicles competing with the BMW X
Models.
And, as a
further distinction, the brand just announced a new 2015 GMC Canyon Nightfall edition with a blackout - style design upgrade that also includes 18 - inch aluminum wheels, remote start, a factory - applied spray - in bedliner, a polished exhaust tip and all of the goodies from the well - equipped Canyon SLE
model, including a GMC IntelliLink setup with 4G connectivity and a mobile wi - fi hotspot.The Nightfall edition will be sold with both four - and six -
cylinder powerplants, in rear - or all - wheel - drive configurations.