The hybrid and
diesel powertrains in upcoming Jeep and Ram products are designed to help FiatChrysler meet strict CO2 emissions and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.
This variant is available with
a diesel powertrain in some select markets.
Honda has revealed that the new CR - V will not feature
a diesel powertrain in European markets.
As buyers slowly making a beeline for petrol - powered cars again, popular nameplates that disappeared thanks to the lack of
a diesel powertrain in the country a few years ago are now making a comeback.
Furthermore, the additional price for
a diesel powertrain in the Grand Cherokee is insignificant compared to the overall advantages.
Maruti started selling
the diesel powertrain in 2007 and this one was a hoot to drive.
Now comes the capper, the latest
diesel powertrain in the Mercedes fleet, in the form of the GLK250 Bluetec 4matic.
Not exact matches
GM tries again with a small
diesel «We're definitely seeing a niche market that's growing... and that's a niche that we've decided to play
in,» said Tom Read,
powertrain spokesman for Detroit - based General Motors.
Confirming earlier rumors, Chevy announced at a recent media event for the Cruze Hatchback that a
diesel powertrain is
in the pipeline for the 2018 model year.
Although this deal decreases the likelihood of GM using VM Motori
diesels in its future models, it doesn't completely prevent it, as the Detroit Three have a history of sharing resources
in powertrain development, the most recent example being GM and Ford's announcement of collaboration on nine and 10 - speed transmissions, after a successful collaboration on six - speed automatic transmissions for transverse applications.
And there are a lot of choices — Volkswagen offers 10
powertrains covering a range of gasoline,
diesel, and plug -
in hybrid versions.
A
diesel powertrain shared with the Porsche Cayenne
Diesel S is also possible, while a plug -
in hybrid model will likely be available
in 2017, one year after the SUV launches.
In addition, the next Wrangler is set to receive both a
diesel powertrain and pickup truck variant, a long - awaited upgrade for many U.S. Wrangler fans.
We don't yet know details about the Levante's
powertrain options, but it will be offered with both gasoline and
diesel engines
in Europe; the U.S. is most likely to get a 3.0 - liter twin - turbo gas V - 6 producing either 350 hp or 425 hp, depending on tune.
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.
Samuelsson also told us that Volvo's interest
in diesel powertrains is slipping, but will remain as long as customers want it as an option.
The winners, which include three
diesels, an EV, eight engines using direct fuel injection and six with forced induction, emerged from a field of 44
powertrains evaluated by WardsAuto editors
in October and November.
Like the Q8, the coupe - like Porsche Cayenne will offer a range of gasoline,
diesel, and plug -
in hybrid - electric
powertrains.
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Because the GLC is closely linked to the
powertrains of the C - Class sedan, we can reasonably expect the GLC to spawn both a
diesel and a plug -
in hybrid variant, along with the requisite AMG model that we have already seen running around
in camouflage.
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 combo of the updated 5.3 - liter V - 8 with cylinder deactivation and eight - speed automatic is the standard
powertrain, with the similarly massaged 6.2 - liter V - 8 or the 3.0 - liter
diesel six, both
in tandem with a ten - speed automatic, as the optional motivation.
So it seems fair to ask whether the
diesel engine, as a mainstream
powertrain choice, is over with
in North America.
In Europe, a few of the A7's available powertrains are also changed for 2015, including the 3.0 - liter diesel V - 6 that we have in the U.S. as the A7 TDI mode
In Europe, a few of the A7's available
powertrains are also changed for 2015, including the 3.0 - liter
diesel V - 6 that we have
in the U.S. as the A7 TDI mode
in the U.S. as the A7 TDI model.
The
powertrain components
in the hydraulic hybrid were developed
in conjunction (again) with Eaton, and include; a Navistar
diesel V - 8 engine, front and rear hydraulic pumps, plus high - and low - pressure hydraulic storage tanks.
During the conference, Volkswagen chairman Dr. Martin Winterkorn says the CrossBlue was designed with American tastes
in mind, and could / will be available with a range of
powertrain options, including
diesel and plug -
in hybrid drivelines.
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.
Although the concept version premiered with a new 1.5 - liter Skyactiv - D
diesel engine, we aren't expecting to see this
powertrain in the U.S. anytime soon, given the delays Mazda is facing getting the 2.2 - liter Skyactiv - D to market
in the Mazda 6
Diesel.
The hybrid and
diesel powertrains will be important for helping the new Wrangler, expected to arrive
in 2017, meet increasingly stringent emissions requirements.
«We can do lot more with today's propulsion systems, both gas and
diesel, as you downsize and add direct - injection and electrification to those systems,» Smyth says, noting GM is working on all possible future
powertrain technologies, including hybrid - and all - electric vehicles, as well as plug -
in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells.
Apart from the appearance changes, Audi has also revised the 2016 Audi Q3's
powertrain offerings, which,
in Europe, include a whole range of gasoline and
diesel engines between 1.4 - and 2.5 - liters.
The German brand's concept has an advanced
diesel plug -
in hybrid
powertrain — we also saw it last year on the five - passenger CrossCoupe TDI concept — as well as electric all - wheel drive.
Gasoline and
diesel powertrains can be had
in the three trim levels, while the Hybrid is available
in a single trim.
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.
The GL350 Bluetec may not be the leader
in power, torque, or fuel economy, but Mercedes has done a fabulous job integrating the
diesel powertrain.
With new
powertrains, including a flex - fuel - capable 164 - hp 2.5 - liter I - 4 and a 3.2 - liter
diesel I - 5 producing 197 hp and 347 lb - ft of torque, the global Ranger features significant technical improvements compared to its counterpart
in the U.S. Styling for the truck is contemporary, departing from the traditional look of past U.S. - market Rangers.
The bigger
powertrain news arrives
in January,
in the form of a
diesel engine option.
In addition to traditional diesel engines, the X-Class will also have both four - cylinder and six - cylinder gasoline engines, along with a hybrid electric powertrain that will come later in the truck's product cycl
In addition to traditional
diesel engines, the X-Class will also have both four - cylinder and six - cylinder gasoline engines, along with a hybrid electric
powertrain that will come later
in the truck's product cycl
in the truck's product cycle.
Take away the 21 - inch show - car wheels, E-shaped taillights, plug -
in diesel powertrain, and hood - mounted air intakes, and this CrossBlue concept pretty closely represents a production - intent vehicle.
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.
More efficient
powertrains include a 250 - hp turbo -
diesel V - 6 and a plug -
in hybrid that combines that ubiquitous 2.0 liter four - cylinder engine with a 100 - hp electric motor.
The Mercedes - Benz GLK will get a
diesel option
in 2012, making it the lone compact luxury SUV to be offered with an oil - burning
powertrain.
European customers will have two gasoline engines, two
diesel engines, and two plug -
in hybrid
powertrains to choose from.
The Jeep Liberty CRD is the first mid-sized SUV with a
diesel powertrain sold
in the U.S. With its 2.8 - liter
diesel engine, Liberty CRD combines the power and performance of an eight - cylinder engine with the fuel economy of a four - cylinder engine.
To meet consumer demand around the world, all seven Jeep models are sold outside North America, all of which are available
in right - hand - drive and with petrol and
diesel powertrain options.
The 1.4 - litre
diesel was removed from the i20's
powertrain options
in late 2017 due to dwindling sales of
diesel - powered cars
in Europe.
In terms of powertrain, the 2015 Audi Q3 will continue to be offered in 3 TFSI petrol and TDI diesel engines producing between 120 PS and 220 PS of power, and comply with the Euro 6 emission norm
In terms of
powertrain, the 2015 Audi Q3 will continue to be offered
in 3 TFSI petrol and TDI diesel engines producing between 120 PS and 220 PS of power, and comply with the Euro 6 emission norm
in 3 TFSI petrol and TDI
diesel engines producing between 120 PS and 220 PS of power, and comply with the Euro 6 emission norms.
Specific
powertrain details are unknown, but we're hopeful for a V - 6
diesel option, and it's likely we'll see a mild hybrid option based on the eAssist model that was sold
in limited quantities
in California
in 2016.
When the 2019 Volvo V60 goes on sale, European customers will have two gasoline engines, two
diesel engines, and two plug -
in hybrid
powertrains to choose from.
The CrossBlue gets a hybrid
powertrain that consists of a 190 bhp TDI
diesel engine and two electric motors with 54hp and 114hp which derive power from a 9.8 KWh Li - ion battery pack housed
in the center tunnel.