«We've effectively made the decision not to bring diesel engines, however, you can special order the 1.6 TDI,» she said, pointing to a low take - up of
diesel powerplants in the range, in which oil - burning engines accounted for just five per cent of all A3 sales last year.
The choice of
diesel powerplants in the new BMW 7 Series is headed by the powerful BMW 740d, a formidable exponent of BMW's TwinPower turbo technology featuring two turbochargers for the familiar 3.0 - litre straight - six.
It comes with multiple engine choices, including the only
diesel powerplant in our group — but it'll cost you an extra $ 7,000 (and you're unlikely to recoup that in fuel savings).
Not exact matches
However, while its 2.2 - litre
diesel engine is outstanding
in most regards, it's the only
powerplant of note
in the line - up, which limits the Mazda3's appeal, and hence its sales potential.
Going on sale
in Spring 2017 with prices from # 43,495, the new Discovery seats seven, offers a range of petrol and
diesel powerplants, and packs the brand's latest semi-autonomous technology.
Accelerator response seemed a bit delayed at times, but otherwise the
diesel powerplant barely changes the S - class driving experience at all: the car still has plenty of passing power, it still rides and handles amazingly well for a big sedan, and it still immerses its occupants
in extreme luxury.
There are still a lot of people
in the U.S. that want nothing to do with a
diesel car, no matter how good the modern
diesel powerplant is.
These
powerplants feature
in the 530i and 540i xDrive, while the
diesel choice includes a 520d or 530d.
Using a technology called spark controlled compression ignition, or SPCCI, Mazda claims it will offer significant real - world gains
in terms of efficiency, cleanliness and performance over the company's existing Skyactiv petrol and
diesel powerplants.
Possible plug -
in hybrid
powerplants pair a 109 - hp e-motor with a 225 - hp 2.0 - liter four - cylinder or a 3.0 - liter V - 6
diesel.
Apart from this all new 6 - litre W12, Durheimer is looking at several other alternative
powerplants, including Bentley's new 4 - litre twin - turbo V8 (recently debuted
in the 2012 Continental GT), a six - cylinder hybrid drivetrain and, most controversially of all, a powerful V8
diesel engine for the European market
in particular.
Squarely aimed at the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Jaguar F - Pace and VW Tiguan, the newcomer packs Volvo's latest family look plus a range of
diesel, petrol and plug -
in powerplants.
Power is expected to come from a range of three - cylinder and four - cylinder petrol and
diesel powerplants, all of which are used
in other Minis.
Mercedes - Benz welcomes a new flagship SLS AMG sports car, new E-Class wagon, and a limited - production hydrogen F - Cell vehicle for 2011
In addition to option changes across the board, there are two all - new, twin - turbo V - 8 engines, a facelifted CL - Class, and the
diesel powerplant finds a new homeHistoryMercedes - Benz Motor Company, a German automaker, was founded
in 1881, making it the world's oldest automotive brand still
in operation today.
Unlike rivals from Mercedes - Benz and BMW, Jaguar doesn't offer a six - cylinder
diesel XE, which is a silky smooth
powerplant in the bigger XF.
The Q3 is at home
in the city with drivability being strong while out on the highways, you will be pleasantly surprised by the rev happiness of this
diesel powerplant, redlining all the way at 5000 RPM.
In 2009, BMW changed the nomenclature («xDrive» was added to the name) and added a brand - new
diesel powerplant under the hood of the X5 xDrive 35d.
It is a plug -
in hybrid based on the Audi Q7 e-tron
powerplant:
diesel V6 plus electric motor outputting 449 hp, all wheels driven, with a 0 - 62 mph time of 5.1 seconds.
Though the Nissan Titan can be had with a
diesel engine
in its larger XD line, the Ram is the only half - ton truck to offer one of the efficient, torque - rich
powerplants.
There will be a Cummins
diesel offered, Cummins being a big name
in big truck
powerplants.
The 6.7 - liter Power Stroke
diesel V8 available
in the all - new, 2017 Ford F - Series Super Duty is a heck of a
powerplant, offering a best -
in - class torque rating of 925 lb - ft with 440 horsepower.
Based on Chrysler's D - segment platform, the all - new for 2009 Dodge Journey is a global vehicle that will be available worldwide,
in both left - hand and right - hand drive configurations, with a variety of gas,
diesel, and flexible - fuel
powerplants.
Critical Knowledge: Chassis shared with the production R86.0 - liter, V - 12, twin - turbo
diesel powerplant based on the V - 12 model found
in the Audi R10 race car500 hp and 737 lb. - ft.
Critical Knowledge: All - new designSmallest of the X-family lineupFive - passenger compact SUVMore head and shoulder room than the X3Gasoline and
diesel powerplants (market specific) Rear - or all - wheel drive (
in some markets) On sale
in the U.S.
in the first quarter of 2011IntroductionFollowing the success of the X3 and X5 sport - activity vehicles (SAVs), as the company refers to them, BMW unveiled its «X1 Concept» at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
The Ford Ka + supermini has been updated
in Europe for the first time since its late - 2016 launch, picking up a crossover - inspired «Active» model like the one added to the seventh - generation Fiesta lineup, and offering an optional
diesel powerplant to compliment the available three - cylinder petrol engine.
In addition to two further optimised diesel powerplants and the already successful six - cylinder petrol unit, customers can also enjoy the talents of the new turbocharged four - cylinder variant in the BMW 328
In addition to two further optimised
diesel powerplants and the already successful six - cylinder petrol unit, customers can also enjoy the talents of the new turbocharged four - cylinder variant
in the BMW 328
in the BMW 328i.
The
diesel powerplant develops 127kW (175hp) at 3,750 rpm and 360Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm and,
in terms of breadth, its operational power band is comparable with that of a turbocharged petrol engine.
In terms of powertrains it shares its choice of four engines with the Kodiaq Scout — a 148bhp 1.4 TSI petrol lines up alongside a larger 178bhp 2.0 TSI, while the two
diesels are both 2.0 TDI
powerplants, with either 148bhp or 187bhp.
Not only does the Golf family offer a little bit of something for everyone, but
in its most basic hatchback form, it has grown larger, offers a new family of gasoline,
diesel and electric
powerplants, while still retaining the practical and fun - to - drive attributes that have served a loyal customer base well.
Diesel Bruiser Conversions specializes
in converting» 07 — ’10 Jeep Wranglers to
diesel 4BT Cummins
powerplants and associated components for the
diesel applications, such as turbos, injectors and injection pumps.
There's none of the clatter often experienced
in older generations of
diesel powerplant.
2017 TITAN XD Single Cab Model Lineup The 2017 TITAN XD Single Cab is offered
in S and SV grade levels with a choice of
diesel or gasoline
powerplants and
in 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations.
In Europe, Audi offers an SQ5 with a
diesel powerplant, making about 313 hp and 479 lb - ft of torque with a turbo six - cylinder, which also hits a top speed of 155 mph.
In Europe, the engine options include one
diesel powerplant and one gasoline
powerplant, both of which get quattro AWD as standard.
In North America, the Velar line receives a trio of
powerplants, including a pair gas or
diesel four - cylinder engines or JLR's ubiquitous range - topping 3.0 - liter supercharged gas six cylinder.
By far the most common
powerplant is the 2.1 - litre
diesel unit
in the C 220 BlueTEC.
You know a company is confident of its prowess
in the
diesel arena when it deigns to fit its flagship luxury sedan with an oil - burning
powerplant.
The 2.0 - litre four - cylinder Ingenium
diesel powerplant is available
in 150PS, 180PS and 240PS outputs, while the pair of 2.0 - litre four - cylinder Ingenium petrol turbo units deliver 249PS or 300PS.
SFE stands for Super Fuel Economy, which represents Ford's efforts to put a very small engine into a very small car — providing economy without resorting to battery packs, a
diesel powerplant, or stop / start
in order to keep the car as simple and affordable as possible.
In addition, Honda will increase its research into alternative
powerplants, such as
diesel engines and fuel cells.
With a starting price of $ 17,900
in hatchback form, the Fiesta SFE readily undercuts the hybrids and
diesels that offer similar fuel economy figures, with the Mitsubishi Mirage being its closest natural enemy solely
in terms of mpg figures and
powerplant form.
The 2.5 - liter delivers 184 hp while the
diesel powerplant delivers 310 lb - ft of torque
in its high - power European tune — North American numbers haven't yet been released.
However, the
diesel won't cross the pond
in the same specification available
in Europe, as the SkyActiv - D
powerplant has to be tweaked to meet the more stringent U.S. regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions.
Decades after the General killed
diesels in passenger cars, Chevrolet is counting on a reversal
in fortunes as it offers the Cruze with a modern
diesel powerplant.
Full pricing for Australia will be confirmed at launch, however customers will have the choice of two petrol TFSI and two
diesel TDI
powerplants that deliver best -
in - class fuel efficiency and performance — qualities that Audi is well - known for.
A maximum engine speed of 5,400 rpm and a specific output of 93.6 kW per litre of engine capacity attest to a level of sportiness previously unheard of
in a
diesel powerplant.
The car to beat
in this segment, the Volkswagen Golf is sold with a wide choice of
powerplants in Europe, ranging from 1.0 - liter three - cylinder units to 2.0 - liter four - pots,
in both gasoline and
diesel guises.
Expect a wide range of
powerplants for the next - generation X3, including four - and six - cylinder engines
in gasoline and
diesel variants as well as hybrid models.
The engine lineup will likely include a host of turbocharged, fuel - efficient
powerplants in both gasoline and
diesel versions.