Auto companies such as Honda will launch its first
diesel sedan in Indian this year, Hyundai is working on a compact sedan, Chevrolet will start selling Sail soon.
The is Chevrolet Cruze is the most powerful
diesel sedan in segment Chevrolet launched the 2016 Cruze sedan with a mild facelift and added features in the Indian market.
Currently, the Chevrolet Cruze is one of the most impressive
diesel sedans in its segment, however the rivalry for it will be more competitive as Honda is likely to introduce a 2.0 - litre Earth Dreams i - DTEC engine on the next - generation Civic while the Skoda Octavia has always been a mind blowing performer in the segment.
Not exact matches
Meanwhile, burly
diesel sedans have been topping 50 mpg for decades, pulling duties as taxicabs and long - distance drivers
in many parts of the world.
Nevertheless, the Cruze has turned things around for Chevrolet
in the compact
sedan segment, and the appearance of the 2014 Cruze
diesel shows how serious General Motors is about this small car.
Mercedes has chosen to offer
diesel, and, while a 25 - mpg combined rating doesn't sound all that impressive, it's actually quite good for a
sedan in this category.
Aside from that way - early drive of the E400, Mercedes slipped us into the four - cylinder 2014 E250 Bluetec
diesel — sorry, wagonistas, it's
sedan - only for the U.S. — that arrives
in August.
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.
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.
The E-class has the most extensive offerings, with 4Matic available
in the
sedan with either the V - 8 (E550) or the gasoline V - 6 (E350), but not the
diesel engine or the AMG V - 8.
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.
With the XE coming to the U.S. next year, Jag will be marketing its aluminum construction, trumpeting a new
diesel engine, and showcasing its latest
in - cockpit tech
in an all - out effort to make a dent
in the compact sport
sedan segment.
Is there room for a
diesel - powered compact
sedan in the U.S. market that isn't produced by Volkswagen?
Unlike its German rivals, Lexus has never played
in the big
sedan diesel game, opting instead to use hybrid technology.
By market, the Japanese Atenza (
sedan and wagon) is available
in four grades: the XD, powered by a 2.2 L Skyactiv - D
diesel engine; XD L, powered by the same 2.2 L
diesel; 20S, fitted with the same 2.0 L gasoline engine adopted by the CX - 5; and 25S L, featuring an all - new 2.5 L gasoline engine.
This could include hybrid and
diesel options currently available
in Porsche's sports
sedan.
Intended primarily for taxicab use
in Germany and other European countries, this eight - passenger three - row
sedan is one of just 283
diesels (out of a total 689) built during the eight months of production for this model.
This second - gen model — which shares its basic MFA architecture with the A-Class and the new CLA
sedan — has been on sale
in gas and
diesel - powered forms
in other markets since 2011.
Finally, for «frugal» Panamera owners, there's a twin - turbo, 4.0 - liter
diesel V - 8 rated at 422 horsepower and a massive 627 pound - feet, and can propel the car to 60 mph
in a mere 4.3 seconds (making it the world's fastest
diesel sedan).
Boasting an EPA - estimated 27/46/33 mpg city / highway / combined, the
diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze compact
sedan is now hitting dealerships
in select cities.
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.
The
diesel sedan will arrive
in early 2017 and the
diesel hatchback will be available for the 2018 model year.
The new Range Rover Velar will offer the same 2.0 - liter turbo -
diesel inline - four shared with the Jaguar XE
sedan when it goes on sale
in late 2017.
The new
diesel engine will also make it to the upcoming Maserati Levante SUV and could be seen
in the Quattroporte luxury
sedan.
New
diesel engine: The BMW 535d
Sedan has been added as BMW's latest
diesel variant
in North America.
The automakers are targeting around 16 km / l of fuel efficiency from the new
diesel powertrain to be featured
in the latest Maserati Ghibli
sedan.
Available
in both fuel options, the Swift Dzire
sedan is equipped with 1.2 L, K - Series petrol engine that cranks out peak power and torque outputs of 86 bhp and 114 Nm, respectively, whereas the
diesel powered variants of Swift Dzire are offered with a 1.3 litre Multijet oil burner rated with peak power and torque figures of 74 bhp and 190 Nm.
Owning the distinction of being the only contemporary American four - door
sedan with a
diesel engine, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze has but one direct competitor
in the domestic...
Like the gasoline Cruze, the
diesel is offered
in four - door
sedan or five - door hatchback body styles.
Volvo's new plant
in Charleston, South Carolina, isn't quite up and humming yet, but the company's next - generation S60
sedan, which is scheduled to be built there, will go without a
diesel engine option.
Launched internationally last year, the updated Jetta gets a host of subtle tweaks to the exteriors and interiors that induce a fresh appeal
in the
sedan while the mechanicals remain untouched with the existing petrol and
diesel engine options performing duties.
New Delhi: German luxury carmaker BMW today launched an updated version of its
diesel - powered BMW 3 Series
sedan in India, priced between Rs 35.9 lakh and Rs 44.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The
sedan, which comes with TwinPower Turbo
diesel engine, can accelerate to 100 km / hr
in 7.2 seconds with the ability to achieve a top speed of 230 km / hr.
So Mercedes - Benz of North America is able to offer a high - tech, four - valves - per - cylinder
diesel to U.S. customers
in the $ 40,000 E300
Diesel sedan introduced at the North American International Auto Show
in Detroit.
The premium
sedan is offered
in three versions and costs Rs. 1.33 crore (ex-showroom) for the Ghibli
diesel, Rs. 1.38 crore (ex-showroom) for the Ghibli
diesel GranSport and Rs 1.42 crore (ex-showroom) for the Ghibli
Diesel GranLusso variant.
At Mercedes - Benz, the 300SL and 500SL replace the 560SL two - seat roadster this fall and a pair of
diesel models, the 250D
sedan powered by a 2.5 - liter turbo
diesel engine and a 300E
sedan with a 3.5 - liter turbo
diesel, appear
in February.
The big news is the XJ
sedan will now be assembled
in the Indian market with the 3.0
diesel engine to start with.
When you factor -
in petrol and
diesel availability and wagon /
sedan body options, it's fair to say that for anyone shopping a mid-sizer, there's a 6 to suit.
The mild hybrid version works
in tandem with the
diesel engine and further improves the fuel efficiency of the C - segment
sedan.
«BMW
diesels not only are still available
in the U.S. after the 335d was discontinued, we now offer more
diesel alternatives than ever before,» said BMW Product and Technology Spokesperson, Julian Arguelles, adding that a 328d
sedan and 328d xDrive Sport Wagon are just now shipping to dealers.
An updated version of the luxury
sedan, the new car gets more features and some design changes, all packed
in a single fully - loaded
diesel variant.
When it was announced that Honda is planning to introduce a mid-sized
sedan, for the first time ever,
in diesel fuel trim, people across the nation went berserk.
As demand for
diesel engines
in standard
sedan and station wagon cars
in the United States has traditionally been much lower than
in saloon and estate cars
in Europe, the development of smaller automotive turbodiesels has (
in general) been led by European manufacturers
in recent years.
Automotive News reports that this new
sedan will utilize the Alpha rear - wheel drive platform 2018 sees a compact crossover that will sit under the SRX 2020 brings out the S - Class challenger There is also talk of a crossover that will sit between the SRX and Escalade, along with introducing new powertrains options such as plug -
in hybrids,
diesels, and electrics.
Mounted under the hood of a 5 Series
sedan, the 2.4 - liter, turbocharged
diesel engine
in the 524td would accelerate the vehicle to 60 mph
in about 14 seconds.
Like the more expensive S90
sedan, this SUV gets the familiar 2.0 - litre, four - cylinder
diesel engine
in the D4 state of tune (190hp, 400Nm), mated to an eight - speed transmission.
In Europe, both the small XE
sedan and larger XF get both engines while the F - PACE only gains the more powerful 184kW 2.0 - litre turbo and the
diesel.
Critical Knowledge: All - new designThe world's most aerodynamically efficient
sedan, according to the manufacturerTwo engine choices: V - 6 and V - 8All - wheel drive (AWD) and
diesel derivates expected to followNew innovative safety and lighting featuresOfficial debut isn't until March of 2009Expected
in showrooms this summerIntroductionMercedes - Benz has been manufacturing midsize executive
sedans for decades.
BMW will be showing off its 328d
diesel wagon and
sedan models at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show, both of which are expected to launch
in America as 2014 models.
Cruise control has made it to the sub-4 metre
sedan with the first lifecycle makeover, but not
in the petrol - CVT and
diesel - CVT configurations as they are not offered
in the range - topping VX grade.