The entire 2012 Kia Grand Carnival range now comes standard with a six - speed automatic transmission, upgrading
the diesel models from a five - speed auto.
No diesel option will be offered because Toyota removed both Auris
diesel models from sale at the end of last year, having delivered just 651 examples in 2017.
That's why it's only blessed with a 247bhp V6 diesel engine, and lacks the outright performance of
diesel models from supposedly less sporting brands.
The R - line kits are reserved for European Golfs for now, with no immediate plans for UK sale, and are offered on petrol and
diesel models from the 1.2 - litre TSI upwards.
For now, the 2016 TDI version is on hold because VW withdrew its 2016
diesel models from consideration for EPA certification, pending legitimately clean operation.
Engine choice will also be very much aimed at US buyers, with no diesel option - not at all surprising after the «Dieselgate» scandal that has seen VW withdraw
all diesel models from sale.
Compliant with emissions legislations in all fifty states, the latest
diesel model from Mercedes - Benz shows that premium elegance and outstanding economy are not mutually exclusive.
Not exact matches
Almost 90,000 of these Passat
diesels,
from the 2012 to 2014
model years, were sold.
In an hour the tests were substantially over; and, scaling the results
from model size to boat size, allowing 28 % power loss for propeller inefficiency, 20 % more for drag
from things like rudders and rough paint and 2 % more to make up for the slight downward slant of the propeller shaft, everyone agreed that Mr. Metcalf would indeed have to buy two
diesels of 275 hp if he wanted to cruise at 12 knots.
To avail of Mazda's excellent head - up display you'll need to upgrade to the Sport Nav specification, which costs
from # 21,945 for the petrol
model or # 23,145 in 1.5 - litre,
diesel automatic trim.
Mercedes - Benz will be recalling some of its BlueTec
diesel - powered
models from the 2011 E -, GL -, M -, and R - Classes and 2012 S - Class
models for a potential fuel filter leak.
In Europe, the S90 sedan will get the XC90's 222 - hp 2.0 - liter twin - turbo
diesel I - 4 with 347 lb - ft of torque, while U.S. - spec
models will likely only be available with gasoline engines
from the Drive - E family.
We're spending our day in the most enthusiast - friendly 2017 Infiniti Q30, a Sport
model with the 2.0 - liter turbo - four that is the only engine choice for American buyers (Europeans also can pick
from a 1.6 - liter gas and 1.5 - or 2.2 - liter
diesels).
The BMW just feels that little more polished in almost every area and Jaguar's volume 2 - litre
diesel, contrary to what you may have read elsewhere, is far
from being a
model of refinement.
You'll get the greatest economy
from the
diesel models — and an even more frugal Greenline version is on the way — but evo readers will find most entertainment in the two top - end TSI petrols.
There are half a dozen
diesels but only two Quadrifoglio
models to choose
from.
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.
Volkswagen Group's so - called «defeat - device» emissions software has allowed hundreds of thousands of
diesel vehicles
from the 2009 - 16
model years to emit nitrogen oxide at illegal levels while thwarting emissions tests.
President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Michael Horn appeared Thursday before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, withdrawing
from emissions - certification consideration suspect 2016
diesel models in the wake of the automaker's
diesel scandal.
The EPA says its allegations affect 482,000
diesel VW and Audi cars sold over seven
model years (
from 2009 to 2015).
Globally, the
model is expected to offer a range of gas and
diesel Ingenium engines as well as an eight - speed automatic transmission sourced
from ZF.
These range
from a 134 - hp three - cylinder turbo to the top - tier 2.0 - liter turbo for the Works
model, and a potential
diesel option or two.
The prices for the gasoline 2016 Nissan Titan XD undercut the
diesel model significantly; it runs
from $ 41,485 to $ 61,445 for Crew Cab versions of the same trim levels.
Engines are all transverse mounted fours, stretching
from the 136 hp, 1.6 - liter
diesel to a pair of AMG
models badged GLB35 (340 hp) and GLB45 (408 hp).
There are no comparable
models from luxury brands, so the HS will compete with any other small, efficient luxury car, like the Acura TSX and the clean -
diesel BMW 335d.
There's also a TDI
diesel model that doesn't see any powertrain changes
from 2015.
There are no comparable
models from other luxury brands, so the HS competes with any other small, efficient luxury car, like the Acura TSX and the clean -
diesel BMW 335d.
After Friday's accusations
from the EPA concerning Volkswagen's alleged violation of emissions regulations, Volkswagen has now issued a nationwide stop - sale for affected new 2015 and 2016
diesel models equipped with the 2.0 - liter TDI engine, as well as all certified pre-owned vehicles with the
diesel four - cylinder.
Alfa's first SUV will start
from # 33,990 for a RWD
diesel model - but Quadrifoglio prices are yet to surface
The Volkswagen Group as a whole has pivoted hard away
from diesel (you know why) and toward electrics, and 2020 will be a huge year for several of its marques, most notably Audi, which has said it will have as many as three full EV
models for sale by then.
This new
model, along with plenty of other plug - in hybrid
models, is part of Audi's strategy to pump up its electrified portfolio to target Tesla, a goal made even more important now by the company's desire to distance itself
from the
diesel emissions scandal.
The
diesel's fuel economy gain was less marked,
from 5.9 L / 100 km (39.9 mpg ‑ US) for the previous manual transmission - only
diesel model to 5.4 L / 100 km (43.6 mpg ‑ US) for the new automatic - only offering.
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.
Interesting features of this
model are Full - size, 7 - passenger luxury SUV, bigger on the inside than it seems
from the outside, and new BlueTEC
diesel engine for better mileage and 50 - state emissions compliance
Customers should find an engine to suit their needs thanks to petrol and
diesel models, with power ranging
from 108 to 296bhp.
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.
[37] Prices range
from 251,800 kr (~ US$ 42,000) for the basic
model to 302,000 kr (~ US$ 50,000) with all available options, [38] comparable to the cheapest petrol and
diesel models.
From the base 528i's turbocharged - 4 to the twin - turbochargers boosting the
diesel and V8
models, there is a 5 Series to match just about every demand and price range — providing your price range starts above $ 50K.
While a
diesel engine will be added for the 2019
model year, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler offers two engine choices First is the Pentastar V6 we know
from so many other Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles.
Which basically means you can choose
from a super-frugal 74.3 mpg
diesel, or a 6.6 second 0 - 60mph time in the JCW at the other extreme, with a pair of
models offering stages in - between.
Each of the 2016 Q5's engines has its own charm,
from the plucky performance of the 2.0 T, to the torque - happy acceleration provided by the TDI
diesel model.
With only two
models, the GLE Coupe's manners are less varied than that of the standard GLE, whose lineup spans
from a
diesel - powered SUV to a gas - electric hybrid.
At the same time
diesel motor fans will also have a chance to choose the most appropriate version
from wide range of
diesel BMW 3 Series engines which can vary
from 2.0 - liter low power
models to efficient engines of more than 300 HP.
If you're a
diesel fan, and have somehow avoided the news for the past year, you might be disappointed to find that there won't be a turbo -
diesel - powered Q5, but there is a turbocharged gasoline 2.0 - liter I4 good for 252 hp and 273 lb - ft of torque, which can fling the Q5
from a standing start to 60 mph in only 5.9 seconds — a second faster than the current
model.
The sole
diesel 320d M Sport retails
from a further RM 268,800, while the 330i M Sport marks the expensive
model in the line - up, if you exclude the M3, retailing
from RM 308,800.
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.
We don't have any powertrain details yet, but expect the same 3.6 liter Pentastar V6, 3.0 liter
diesel V6 and 5.7 liter Hemi V8
from the regular Grand Cherokee
models to appear in the Trailhawk, along with the eight - speed automatic.
The current
model is available with four - cylinder petrol and
diesel engines with displacements ranging
from 1.5 - to 2.1 - litre.
What to expect down under Moving Hyundai further away
from its traditional «cheap and cheerful» image, Kona will be the first mainstream Hyundai
model sold Down Under without a
diesel engine or manual transmission.