Not exact matches
As luxury brands try to appeal to the eco-conscious crowd (and meet upcoming CAFE regulations) we're going to see a lot more
diesel or
hybrid offerings.
And there are a lot of choices — Volkswagen
offers 10 powertrains covering a range of gasoline,
diesel, and plug - in
hybrid versions.
Expect the small Mercedes to more closely mirror the plethora of variants
offered by the BMW 3 Series in the future with the addition of a convertible, a
diesel, and a
hybrid.
Audi is
offering four - and six - cylinder gas and
diesel engines, all of which come with a mild
hybrid system.
There will also be a V - 6 plug - in
hybrid on
offer —
diesel for Europe, gas for the rest of the world.
Originally, Mercedes intended to
offer hybrid options for all new Mercedes - Benz S - class models, but after a marketing rethink, all that's left are two: a 3.0 - liter V - 6 and a 200 - hp
diesel version, both paired with a 110 - hp electric motor.
Cannon also confirmed some powertrain details to AN, as well: the 2.0 - liter turbo - four being produced by Nissan will be
offered in the C - Class and that
diesel,
hybrid, and 4Matic all - wheel drive models are also in the cards.
The
diesels deliver from 64.2 to 70.6 mpg combined, and emit as little as 104g / km of CO2, but it's the
hybrid that
offers best economy, delivering over a claimed 70mpg combined and more than 90mpg in town, while emitting less than 103g / km of CO2.
Numerous drivetrains are
offered, including
hybrid and
diesel versions.
Sharper styling is a given, while a range of petrol,
diesel and
hybrid powertrains could be
offered.
For 2017, power comes from a gas four - cylinder or V - 6 engine; Audi has stopped
offering a turbo -
diesel V - 6 while it works on resolving an emissions - cheating scandal, and the gas - electric
hybrid has been shelved until the Q5 is redesigned.
The new Wranglers will be
offered with both
hybrid and
diesel powertrains.
Like the Q8, the coupe - like Porsche Cayenne will
offer a range of gasoline,
diesel, and plug - in
hybrid - electric powertrains.
Sadly, Audi no longer
offers a
diesel engine in the Q5 in the U.S. due to its emissions - cheating scandal, so if you want better fuel economy, you'll have to opt for the Lexus NX 300h
hybrid, which is rated 33/30/31 mpg.
In addition to the Q5's gas - engine models, a
hybrid and a turbo -
diesel version are
offered.
I drive 75 miles (round trip) for work each day and most of those miles are highway so the
diesel makes more sense than the
hybrids offered by everyone else.
Bentley at a later stage will also
offer the Bentayga with a less expensive V - 8 engine in gasoline and
diesel form and as plug - in
hybrid.
VW also
offers diesels here, but now it
offers both TDI and
Hybrid models of the Jetta.
A turbocharged gas six - cylinder engine is standard, but the X5 also
offers a turbo -
diesel engine, a turbocharged gas V - 8 and a plug - in
hybrid in the xDrive40e model.
A turbocharged gas six - cylinder engine is standard, but the X5 also
offers a turbo -
diesel engine, a turbo gas V - 8 and a plug - in
hybrid in the xDrive40e model.
In addition to the Q5's gas - engine models, a
hybrid model and a new turbo -
diesel version are
offered.
A range of petrol -
hybrid powertrains is likely though, in common with other Lexus and Toyota models — to date, the upmarket brand has only
offered one
diesel model in the UK, in the second - generation Lexus IS.
As such, Palmer and FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed all sorts of plans for Jeep's forward growth, including a confirmation that the next - generation Jeep Wrangler will
offer hybrid and
diesel powertrains along with the long - rumored pickup bodystyle.
Mazda says the
diesel engine will
offer hybrid levels of fuel efficiency.
The Lexus GS also comes in a
hybrid option, and BMW
offers a
diesel 535d that returns similar mileage, at 26/38/30 mpg.
Built on the same light and strong platform as the 7 Series (but without that car's expensive Carbon Core), the BMW 5 - series
offers a range of petrol,
diesel and plug - in
hybrid engine options, and will also forms the basis for the fire - breathing M5 super saloon.
We also learned that Bentley is working on both
hybrid and
diesel powertrains, both of which are likely to be
offered on the existing model range within the next couple of years, in addition to the new V8 petrol engine that will be fitted to the Continental next year.
Overall length and width won't differ much from the 3 - and 5 - door hatchback but rumours suggest the CC will be the world's first car to be
offered with a
diesel hybrid.
A Bluetec
diesel will continue to be
offered, and a
hybrid model is also rumored, using either a small gasoline or
diesel engine.
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.
The gasoline,
diesel and
hybrid refreshed engines are
offered, and new MLB platform will make this SUV lighter as a result.
The BMW 5 Series for 2014 represents one of the most complete luxury car lines in the industry,
offering a base turbocharged sedan, a powerhouse high - performance M version,
diesel - powered and V8 models, a
hybrid and a somewhat controversially styled Grand Touring wagon / SUV.
Audi's Q5 SUV for 2016 is a multifaceted player,
offering a variety of incarnations including performance - oriented,
hybrid and
diesel trims.
The TDI
offers a smooth - running clean
diesel, while
hybrid fans can choose the Q5's combination of a turbo 4 - cylinder with a battery pack that's good for 30 mpg.
BMW has a
diesel -
hybrid powered concept that
offers as much power as the M3 but with fuel economy in the 90 - mpg range.
Compromises and shortcomings: A
diesel engine is not
offered;
hybrid technology is about three years away.
The plug - in
hybrid Outlander PHEV has gained traction with buyers recently, but Mitsubishi also
offers gasoline and
diesel engines (the latter not available in the United States).
More interesting is a
diesel plug - in
hybrid called the Q7 E-tron Quattro, which will create 373 hp from its six - cylinder engine and
offer a full - electric range of 60 kilometres.
The car will be
offered with a choice of gasoline,
diesel and
hybrid powertrains so expect to see a 1.3 - liter gasoline unit and a bigger 1.6 - liter gasoline engine, along with a 1.4 - liter
diesel.
It is not known whether any
diesel or
hybrid powertrain will be
offered or not.
Cayenne fans also have the option to upgrade their engine choices where a
hybrid,
diesel and other variants of V - 8 and turbocharged engines are
offered.
Unfortunately, the V60 Plug - in
Hybrid that U.S. customers will be
offered will have a gasoline engine, because Volvo's
diesel isn't clean enough to meet U.S. standards.
More powerful SkyActiv gasoline engine and 2.2 - liter
diesel engine (available second half of 2017)
offering, Mazda says, «
hybrid levels of fuel economy,» which might mean 35 - 40 mpg.
The official confirmed that the SUV will be
offered with a V8, V8 plug - in
hybrid and W12 engine options, all though by the end of this year a decision will be made whether or not to
offer a V8
diesel.
The key ingredient for fuel misers is that the
hybrid setup delivers better economy than the 3.0 litre
diesel — official figures 44.1 mpg of compared to 37.7 mpg for the regular
diesel, but manages to
offer power and torque figures comparable to the 4.4 litre V8
diesel.
Engine choices for the UK are likely to kick off with just the GLC 220d and GLC 250d
diesels, although there's little doubt Mercedes will
offer a Coupe version of the new AMG GLC 43, with its 326bhp petrol V6, and a GLC 350e plug - in
hybrid.
Besides, the S - Cross is the most fuel - efficient
offering in its segment, thanks to the new mild -
hybrid tech that also assists its
diesel engine as and when required.
The Toyota Auris Touring Sports will be
offered with a choice of two
diesel engines — 1.4 d and 2.0 d — and two petrol engines — 1.33 and 1.6 - as well as Toyota's
Hybrid Synergy Drive system.
As in the S and E-Class, Mercedes - Benz will additionally be
offering a
diesel engine combined with a
hybrid module.
When the production version of the VisionS arrives — probably at Paris in the autumn — it's expected to
offer three - row seating, a range of four - cylinder petrol,
diesel and
hybrid powertrains and the option of front - wheel and four - wheel drive.