The second
diesel model in the range, the BMW 730d, underlines its status as the world's most economical and lowest emission model in the luxury class by a further reduction in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as optionally available BMW BluePerformance Technology.
Here we're testing the V6
diesel model in range - topping S specification, which adds various sporty styling components including a subtle body kit and roof spoiler.
The most inexpensive
diesel model in the Range Rover lineup is the 2016 Range Rover Sport SE Td6, which stickers at $ 67,445 with destination, a $ 1,500 premium over the base Range Rover Sport.
Not exact matches
The
Range Rover Sport lineup as a whole begins at # 61,315 for the 2 - litre SD4 diesel model in HSE trim, and SVR aside the most you'll pay is # 89,950 for the range - topping SDV8 diesel in Autobiography Dynamic form or # 90,280 for the «conventional» 5 - litre supercharged V8 model with around 50bhp less than the
Range Rover Sport lineup as a whole begins at # 61,315 for the 2 - litre SD4
diesel model in HSE trim, and SVR aside the most you'll pay is # 89,950 for the
range - topping SDV8 diesel in Autobiography Dynamic form or # 90,280 for the «conventional» 5 - litre supercharged V8 model with around 50bhp less than the
range - topping SDV8
diesel in Autobiography Dynamic form or # 90,280 for the «conventional» 5 - litre supercharged V8
model with around 50bhp less than the SVR.
One has the option of front and four - wheel drive, manuals and S tronic DSG automatics and a
range of turbocharged petrol and economical
diesels to power their A3, there's even a plug -
in hybrid e-tron
model.
However, we expect the production
model to be powered by the
range of engines already
in the Q7 and eventually the
diesel V8 from the SQ7.
Expect the
model to feature a
range of gas,
diesel, hybrid, and plug -
in hybrid powertrains as well as a choice of front and all - wheel drive.
The
range consists of two different
diesel models, one with 247bhp, another with 271bhp; a base 3.0 - litre V6 twin turbo petrol with 345bhp and a more potent 424bhp twin turbo V6 called simply the Ghibli S. That's the version we tried
in Monaco.
The 2 - litre TDCI
diesel is the second - quickest car
in the current Ford Focus
model range - with 161bhp and a 135mph top speed
In Europe, the V40 is available with a
range of gasoline and
diesel engines, including a top - spec T5
model with a turbocharged 2.5 - liter five - cylinder producing 254 hp.
Ford's
range - topping
diesel Focus, and the second most powerful
model in the
range — this side of the forthcoming ST.. It uses a 161bhp version of Ford's familiar 2 - litre TDCI direct - injection
diesel engine and costs # 21,345
in the most dynamic Zetec - S form we're testing here.
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.
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.
Next
in line is the automatic - only 238bhp 2 - litre
diesel, at # 37,800, and finally the
range - topping 3 - litre 296bhp
model, which starts at # 47,600.
Where applicable the Fastback is identically - priced to the hatchback (though starts at # 300 more, with no entry - level 99bhp
model in the
range), while an automatic transmission costs # 1200 more than a manual and the entry - level
diesel option is the auspiciously well - priced SE at # 18,895.
While the
diesel engine distinguishes the Porsche Cayenne from the rest of the
range, the design, styling, and available features fall
in line with the other Cayenne
models.
The S - Class line - up therefore includes the full
range from petrol and
diesel models to petrol,
diesel and plug -
in hybrids for the first time.
It draws on the latest developments
in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol,
diesel and electric SUV
models whilst delivering a claimed zero - emission
range of up to 311 miles.
The S 350d and S 400d
models will open the ledger priced
in the low - to - mid $ 200K
range and powered by a new 3.0 - litre inline six - cylinder turbo -
diesel engine.
The D275 3.0 - litre V6 turbo -
diesel produces 200kW / 625Nm and the P340 3.0 - litre supercharged V6 is rated at 250kW / 450Nm; the latter engine slots
in underneath the
range - topping 280kW petrol
model.
There aren't many SUV
models we can name that come
in variants
ranging from fuel - sipping
diesel through tire - shredding HEMI V - 8, or from bare - bones cloth interiors through premium leather with real wood trim.
Prices for the updated Qubo
range start from # 11,695 for a basic 1.4 - litre petrol
in Pop trim, rising to # 15,695 for a top - spec Trekking
model with the 1.3 - litre Multijet
diesel.
Key data on the four - cylinder
diesel model: displacement of 1461 cc, output of 66 kW (90 hp) and maximum torque of 220 Nm
in the
range from 1750 to 2750 rpm.
The result is a
Range Rover that sets new standards
in the premium compact SUV segment for fuel economy and CO2 emissions, with the front - wheel - drive
diesel coupé
model capable of an exceptional sub 130g / km * CO2.
At this point, Mercedes - Benz has not revealed the the
models that will be
in the 2017 E-Class
range, but we expect the release of the base
model in late summer, followed by
diesel and AMG options, and likely a few others.
The new
model gets revised styling and a new
range of
in - line 6 - cylinder petrol and
diesel engines with mild - hybrid technologies.
The lowest - polluting
model in the
range is actually the most powerful 128bhp
diesel, with 96g / km, but our choice as the best all - rounder is the BlueHDi 100 version, which is cheaper and still very lively, yet claims CO2 emissions as low as 97g / km and fuel economy of 76.3 mpg.
The global powertrain lineup for the new Focus will include a
range of state - of - the - art Ford EcoBoost ™ four - cylinder turbocharged direct injection (DI) engines — including the 1.6 - litre unit
in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common - rail
diesel engines, all of which offer reductions
in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20 per cent compared to the outgoing
models.
The full
range of Audi TFSI petrol and TDI
diesel engines are available
in A3 S line trim, including some larger engines that aren't available
in Sport or SE
models.
Word is that the next - gen BMW X5 will build on the same
range of four and six - cylinder
diesels and four and eight - cylinder petrol engines seen
in the current
models, with appropriate upgrades to make full use of the expected weight reductions to come with the new platform.
That's something to keep
in mind when considering the top -
range Cruze
diesel model, which features a 151 - horsepower, 2.0 - litre turbocharged
diesel engine.
With the addition of the new engine, BMW is now offering a choice of three petrol - engine
models with power output
ranging from 150 hp to 272 hp and four
diesel models culminating
in the 286 hp BMW X3 xDrive35d as the most dynamic performer
in the
range.
The Velar itself will be about # 15k cheaper than the entry - level
Range Rover Sport, too - but it's worth noting that the entry point is for the 176bhp
diesel in Standard trim only; if you want to get close to matching the performance of even the most modest Macan, the # 43,500
model that has 249bhp, you'll need a Velar S D240, which costs # 10,000 more, at # 53,720.
The
model we drove came very high
in the
range: the 180 hp 2.0 - liter
diesel with all - wheel drive and a manual gearbox.
But the hero
model in the latest Audi Q5
range — the SQ5 — is more expensive than its predecessor and has swapped the turbo -
diesel V6 for a thirstier, slower petrol engine.
Diesel is a decent drive As the most expensive
model in the CX - 3
range, the 1.5 - litre
diesel variant was conspicuously noisier when the engine was under load, but it was also quieter than some larger - displacement
diesels in cars costing considerably more than the CX - 3.
However, the new
models will not be launched
in the US because of
diesel engine but company officials have confirmed plans to launch a 2.0 - litre turbocharged petrol - electric motor for the
Range Rover Sport later.
The newly named 4 × 4 Outdoor 103TDI flagship — the only AWD Yeti
model and the only
diesel in the
range — is powered by a carryover 103kW / 350Nm 2.0 - litre turbo -
diesel matched to a six - speed DSG.
The 1.6 CRDi Executive Auto derivative on test here is the
range - topping
model from Hyundai, and the only
diesel available
in the line - up.
In addition to standard all - wheel - drive, the top - of - the
range diesel and petrol
models have Active Driveline all - wheel drive.
In 2005 the Range Rover Sport became the second model in the Rangie line - up and by 2010 Range Rover offered a digitised «virtual» instrument panel, dual - view infotainment screens and beefed up 4.2 - litre supercharged petrol V8 and diesel TDV8 engine
In 2005 the
Range Rover Sport became the second
model in the Rangie line - up and by 2010 Range Rover offered a digitised «virtual» instrument panel, dual - view infotainment screens and beefed up 4.2 - litre supercharged petrol V8 and diesel TDV8 engine
in the Rangie line - up and by 2010
Range Rover offered a digitised «virtual» instrument panel, dual - view infotainment screens and beefed up 4.2 - litre supercharged petrol V8 and
diesel TDV8 engines.
The upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are the first
in the
model range to feature sharpened versions of the five - cylinder D5 and D3 turbo -
diesels.
The most powerful
diesel vehicle
in its class is the exclusive top - of - the - line
model in the Q7
range.
The engine
range also mirrors other
models in the C - Class family, with four and six - cylinder turbo units at the core: six petrol (
ranging between 156PS and 367PS) and two
diesel models (170PS - 204PS).
The
diesel models range from group 18 to 24, while the top - of - the -
range THP 210 petrol sits
in group 31.
It is launched
in the Zafira Tourer and will be rolled out to replace the current 1.7 - liter and lower powered 2.0 - liter
diesel engines
in a wide
range of Opel
models, with even more powerful versions to come.
Ford is staying quiet on what will be the powertrain lineup will be, but has said the European
model will receive «highly - efficient downsized
diesel and petrol engines,» while
in the U.S., we'll get «a tailored
range of gasoline powertrains.»
In effect, the SD4
models are an addition to the
range, with the existing Freelander 2 carrying on with a slightly de-tuned version of the 2.2
diesel offering 148bhp — down 10bhp from the old
model.
BMW's
range of 2017
diesel models are still delayed despite being approved for sale
in the U.S. from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
A varied
model range at launch includes the most frugal
diesel in the class and a full - blown sports variant with an engine and chassis technology from the F - Type sports car.