Sentences with phrase «designed as a crossover»

I wanted a Jaguar that was designed as a crossover, and not the other way round.»

Not exact matches

As a custom manufacturer, we have designed and fabricated a number of platforms, crossovers, catwalks, mezzanines, and stairs for use in the food processing industry.

«Many of the winners for 2018 are truly groundbreaking, such as helping to simplify a complex electrical process, improve access to a key medical product, or creating stunning closure designs using crossover technology.

Thanks to the crossover intervention trial design, the researchers could control most of the potential confounders, such as population characteristics or past medical history.

«In a randomized, crossover 5 - wk study design, we recently reported that a weight - maintaining diet in which the percentage of total food energy as protein was increased from 15 - 30 % resulted in a decrease in postprandial glucose and glycohemoglobin in people with untreated type 2 diabetes without a significant change in insulin»

However, we found that overeating was not simply due to more time to eat, as our counterbalanced - crossover design showed that sleep history influenced overeating.

It's refreshingly free from the absurd futuristic design found on other FCEVs like the Toyota Mirai, instead appearing as a sleek, handsome crossover.

It looks as wild as last year's Resonance concept suggested it would, which makes sense for a crossover that's put a premium on design since it first arrived 11 years ago.

We know as a matter of principle, we should hate the crossover design given that it's just a high - riding car with little more space than its lower - to - the - ground car cousins, and that a wagon or a full - size SUV are more practical.

Designed as a hip crossover - cum - minivan, it bowed as the B9 Tribeca at the 2005 Detroit auto show and dropped the «B9» prefix when it was redesigned for model - year 2008.

The first line on the Monroney window sticker for the 2017 Buick Envision FWD Essence is «design and engineering led by Buick in the United States of America,» a clear indicator that Buick's marketing folks understand that the crossover's «Made in China» status is liable to raise objections with some potential customers before they so much as take it for a test drive.

Shoppers looking to stay in the Toyota family for their compact crossover purchase will be charmed by its offbeat design and practicality as long as they don't expect to get away from stoplights in a hurry.

VW officials claim the CrossBlue, a three - row crossover, is merely a concept that «gauges customer reaction» to the design, but it's hard to imagine Volkswagen isn't already well on its way to launching a production version here in the U.S. Medium - large, three - row crossovers are as important in this market as midsize sedans, and given Volkswagen's quest to increase its grasp of the North American automotive market, a vehicle like the CrossBlue would be just the ticket towards achieving those goals.

As innovative of an achievement as this is, the new design in some ways seems like a step back for the 2016 Ford Explorer, as the grille's shape and mesh pattern (unfortunately) harken back to the old mid-2000's look from the frumpy Ford Freestyle crossoveAs innovative of an achievement as this is, the new design in some ways seems like a step back for the 2016 Ford Explorer, as the grille's shape and mesh pattern (unfortunately) harken back to the old mid-2000's look from the frumpy Ford Freestyle crossoveas this is, the new design in some ways seems like a step back for the 2016 Ford Explorer, as the grille's shape and mesh pattern (unfortunately) harken back to the old mid-2000's look from the frumpy Ford Freestyle crossoveas the grille's shape and mesh pattern (unfortunately) harken back to the old mid-2000's look from the frumpy Ford Freestyle crossover.

Maserati designed the Levante, the first crossover in the company's 100 - plus - year history, as a foil for the likes of the Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5.

I was not a fan of the R - Design initiative as applied to the S60 sedan, but it seems like a more coherent package here on the XC60 crossover.

The C4 Cactus is a funky looking crossover, roughly similar to the popular Subaru Crosstrek in size and layout, but with soft exterior door panels that serve as both a remedy against parking lot dings and a design motif.

Further crossovers with Mustang design cues and front - drive chassis are a strong possibility because they combine «the best attributes of cars and utilities, such as high ride height, space and versatility».

As Kia's third plug - in model, and anticipated in retailer showrooms by the end of this year, the Niro PHEV offers the same crossover utility, fun - driving and winning design of the Niro hybrid, but with an estimated 0 to 26 - miles of All - Electric Range.1

Known in the industry as a compact - crossover SUV, this design is gaining in popularity especially with younger drivers.

Lincoln says the Aviator crossover — a sibling of the Ford Explorer — is the «epitome» of Lincoln design, and the vehicle's styling includes an updated mesh grille described as an inverse of the face worn by the Navigator, Continental and other Lincolns.

Once heralded as the new face of Volvo, the aging S40 design now looks a bit conservative, especially when compared to the newest members of the Volvo family, the sleek S60 Sedan and XC60 Crossover.

I'm glad that Chevy stuck with a V6 as the standard engine (although the RS trim level comes exclusively with a turbocharged 4 - cylinder), as I've found that they are much better suited to moving bigger crossovers designed to carry lots of people, and with little penalty in terms of fuel economy.

There are ISOFIX top anchors and tethers at the rear seats as the standard safety kit on offer, and the body shell of the crossover has been designed to absorb maximum impact in a situation of a crash.

Its funky design is similar to that of the Nissan Juke, and if produced it would appear to be a natural competitor, along with other compact crossovers such as the Mazda CX - 3, Honda HR - V and Fiat 500X.

Touted as the «Baby Duster» the Kwid comes with a crossover - like design with under body cladding, high ground clearance and an aggressive stance.

As Kia's third plug - in model, and anticipated in retailer showrooms by the end of this year, the Niro PHEV offers the same crossover utility, fun - driving and winning design of the Niro hybrid, but with an estimated 26 - miles of All - Electric Range.

It'll be good news for many, then, that the Aircross hangs onto some of its predecessor's design eccentricity, as it also effectively supplants the quirky C4 Cactus as Citroen's small, funky crossover offering.

Honda describes the hatchback as «a marriage of distinctive and sporty design, rewarding driving dynamics and versatile practicality,» the practicality party suggesting hatch version might have even more carrying capacity for those who don't want an all - out crossover such as the Honda CR - V.

The 2013 Lexus RX was designed create a sleek profile that is accentuated by broad shoulders, making for an athletic yet elegant look that certainly adds to its distinction as one of the best luxury crossovers in the market.

With an SUV - shaped profile, plastic cladding around the wheel arches and bumpers, low ride height it's appearance is very much a crossover between a small estate and a SUV — like the Mercedes GLA — and designed with the global market in its mind, could be revealed in teaser form, or debut as a concept car in the next Motor Show's, like LA Auto Show (November) or Detroit (January 2016).

Noise refinement levels also tend to suffer as a result of the bulky and chunky design of compact crossovers, but again the Buick Encore manages to buck this trend for most of the time.

The 2018 Perodua Myvi has been rendered as a crossover by Bear Design.

The front - or all - wheel - drive chassis is also used by the DodgeCaliber, MitsubishiLancer and the Chrysler Sebring convertible, among others.The Patriot is considered the automaker's entry - level off - road model, and while it is about the same size as the Jeep Compass, thatparticular compact crossover is not designed for rugged off - road use.

Otherwise known as Toyota's «Coupe High - Rider», this subcompact crossover SUV ushers in a new, edgier design language for a brand known for reliability, safety, and quality construction.

Although it's more fashion accessory than SUV, as the hardtop Evoque set a new design for compact luxury crossovers, expect copycat crossover convertible rivals from the usual German suspects.

A prototype of the Mazda CX - 4 sports crossover has been spied up close, offering a closer look at the exterior and interior designs, as well as the features in

Tough and smart, it combines the best of Nissan's leadership in the crossover segment — with cars such as the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail — with 12 model generations of experience in designing and manufacturing robust and practical pick - ups.

As the halo vehicle for Nissan's expanding range of bold crossovers and SUVs, the latest Murano also expresses a new Nissan design direction — including its V - motion front end, LED boomerang lights and the unique «floating» roof.

The premier 2018 Toyota C - HR subcompact crossover introduces a new design language for the brand — one that prioritizes edginess and trendiness as much as practicality and versatility.

The crossover overtones are made amply apparent by the matte black cladding, whereas signature Mini design traits such as circular headlamps, the clamshell hood, and the large grille find their place on the Clubman as well.

Ford may need a smaller crossover in its lineup, and the new EcoSport — created in Brazil and designed for markets such as India — could fill that opening.Need evidence?

Seen in other new Saturn models, such as the Sky roadster and Outlook crossover vehicle, these elements — including distinctive headlamps with jewel - like appearance and a chrome grille bar — establish a new design language for Saturn's growing portfolio of vehicles.

The handsome, futuristic 2003 Nissan Murano set a design standard for crossover SUVs, with its influence obvious in subsequent models such as the Ford Edge.

«The F - PACE is our family sports car,» said Ian Callum, Jaguar's director of design, who went on to describe the crossover as «a perfectly judged balance of style, performance and practicality.»

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 is the evolution of the «V - motion» front design signature seen on many of today's Nissan products, such as the Murano mid-size crossover and Maxima 4 - door sports car.

As a sports crossover, the Jaguar C - X17 stretches the design possibilities of the segment by combining the character and driving experience of a sports car with increased presence, style and flexibility.

«With its contemporary exterior design, «mobile suite» interior, advanced technology and refined, premium driving feel, Murano stands out as a modern crossover SUV like no other,» said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. «With the enhancements for 2011, there are even more reasons for consumers to put Murano on the top of their shopping lists.»

Ploey added the crossover must perform as a Jaguar should, saying, «It has to be a Jaguar in design and performance, and it would be a challenge to do this.

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size AWD crossover that's designed to carry as many as seven passengers across three rows of accommodations.