«As far as the chassis and suspension are concerned, nothing changes from the conventionally
driven model variants», says Wolf, «and the set - up benefits a lot from the hybrid concept».
September 2010 will also see the addition of further four - wheel
driven model variants of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo.
Not exact matches
The company replaced the terms «Autopilot» and «self -
driving» with more reality - based
variants, following a
Model S crash.
Power will likely range from the Ghibli S Q4's 404 hp in entry - level rear - wheel -
drive models to upward of 500 hp in all - wheel -
drive variants.
Because the S - class is essentially a chauffeur -
driven car in the all - important Chinese market, Mercedes designed the new luxury sedan first as a long - wheelbase
model (W222) and then worked on the short - wheelbase (V222)
variant.
Expect to cough up at least $ 49,070 for an all - wheel
drive model, $ 1,400 more than the front - wheel
drive variant's base price.
This performance car will boast a range of 310 miles, which is the same as the current
Model 3 with a single - motor, rear - wheel -
drive variant with the long - range battery.
This
model, and a possible M340d, are likely to be the only six - cylinder 3 - series
variants available (aside from the upcoming M3), and paired exclusively with eight - speed automatic gearboxes and all - wheel
drive.
(Front -
drive models get a 250 - horse turbo - only
variant.)
I'll wait to
drive a U.S. - spec
model for longer distances before making a final call on this
variant.
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Towing, yes, there's an evo angle there; all - wheel
drive 2 - litre TDI
variants can haul trailers of up to 2,500 kg weight (other
models are 2,000 kg), which is more than enough whether you're trailering that tatty MX - 5 track hack or a 1973 Lola T330 F5000 car.
We don't know exactly what's under the hood of the 8 Series Concept, but the production
model will almost assuredly come with versions of BMW's turbocharged 3.0 - liter I - 6 and 4.4 - liter V - 8 engines (a V -12-powered
variant is unlikely), with xDrive all - wheel -
drive offered as an option.
Curiously, with the LS460, the AWD
variants» 4.6 - liter V - 8 is down 23 hp compared to the same engine in the rear - wheel -
drive models.
Driven here in top 302bhp 435i form, the 4 - series cabriolet effectively replaces the old 3 - series Cabriolet, with the extra digit now separating the more upmarket coupe and convertible
models from the more run - of - the - mill saloon and touring
variants.
Fuel economy numbers have not been released for either new
model, but it would be safe to bet that the X3 sDrive 28i will be slightly more efficient than its all - wheel -
drive variant, which is rated at 28 mpg on the highway.
The upgraded Magic Body Control with curve - tilt is standard on S65
models, and an optional upgrade on all rear -
drive S - Class
variants.
But it all fits in the Sprinter
variant we're
driving: a Crew
model with the 144 - inch wheelbase that's outfitted with a turbodiesel V - 6, four - wheel
drive, and a standard - height roof.
The BMW 528i starts at $ 50,900 for a rear - wheel -
drive model, or $ 53,200 for the xDrive all - wheel -
drive variant.
Depending on
model variant, the new turbocharged mills are nearly 12 percent more efficient that the previous
model on the New European
Drive Cycle, according to Porsche.
We've
driven the most powerful
variants of each — the 217 and 276bhp TSIs (the latter only available with 4x4), and a 187bhp diesel — a 148bhp
model is also available.
Depending on the
model variant, they're within 100 pounds of their previous weights, ranging from 5466 pounds for the rear - wheel -
drive Tahoe to 5896 pounds for the four - wheel -
drive Suburban.
Reggiani said he sees a strong distinction between the firm's four - wheel -
drive models and the growing number of rear - wheel -
drive variants.
Where the rear -
drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550 - 2 coupe and Spyder were lower priced
variants, rumors suggest the rear -
drive Huracan will be a lighter and more powerful
model with a price tag higher than the current LP 610 - 4 coupe and Spyder
models.
A facelifted
variant Mk5 Golf Variant model was introduced in 2009 as the Mk6, despite carrying the front fascia, interior styling, and the drive line from the new Golf, the underpinnings are based on its fifth - generation prede
variant Mk5 Golf
Variant model was introduced in 2009 as the Mk6, despite carrying the front fascia, interior styling, and the drive line from the new Golf, the underpinnings are based on its fifth - generation prede
Variant model was introduced in 2009 as the Mk6, despite carrying the front fascia, interior styling, and the
drive line from the new Golf, the underpinnings are based on its fifth - generation predecessor.
Similarly, the ratings apply to the 4 - wheel -
drive variant of the wagon, the Golf Alltrack, introduced in the 2017
model year.
The base
model will remain FWD but AWD
variants will feature the latest quattro torque vectoring systems, which distribute
drive individually between each axle and between the rear wheels for improved traction and stability.
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Variant: F - PACE Portfolio, 10 - way power front seats, 19» «Razor» 7 twin - spoke alloy wheels, 360 - degree parking aid, 8 - speed automatic transmission, Electric passenger seat, Electrically - deployable towbar, Forward - facing camera, Front windscreen: infra - red reflective, Head - Up Display (HUD), InControl Secure for Warranty, Keyless entry + keyless start, Meridian 380W premium sound system, Paddle shift: black, Park Assist, Sliding panoramic roof, Surround Camera System, Heated washer jets, Bluetooth audio streaming, Heated front seats, USB and iPod connectivity, 2 x power sockets, Bluetooth connectivity, Digital radio (DAB), Powered tailgate / bootlid, Rain sensitive windscreen wipers, Tyre pressure monitor, 40:20:40 rear seat (fold), Drivetrain: all - wheel
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Plug - in hybrid electric
variants of BMW's most iconic
models, that combines the BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine with the excitement of electric
driving.
Overall power output stands at 268 hp (200 kW) and 280 lb - ft (380 Nm), while fuel efficiency is announced at 27 mpg US combined for the front - wheel -
drive model (26 mph for the all - wheel -
drive variant), a 35 % improvement over the previous QX50 V6.
As with its predecessor, the second generation was also offered as an all - wheel
drive variant, which was marketed as the V70 AWD and as a special version called V70 XC, which for
model year 2003 was renamed to XC70.
Standard
models» fuel economy reaches 30 mpg on the highway, while hybrid
variants nearly achieve that number in combined city and highway
driving.
The entry - level petrol and diesel
variants get a front - wheel
drive, while the diesel
model has an optional 4MOTION all - wheel
drive.
Variant name: Saloon,
Variant: 2016
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Automatic transmission will be offered on all trims as an option except for the base
model, while the automatic all - wheel
drive combo will be available only on the W11 (Opt)
variant.
In 1989, for the 10th anniversary of the G
Model, a new model variant with permanent 4 - wheel drive, a wood - trimmed interior and optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) debuted at the Frankfurt International Motor
Model, a new
model variant with permanent 4 - wheel drive, a wood - trimmed interior and optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) debuted at the Frankfurt International Motor
model variant with permanent 4 - wheel
drive, a wood - trimmed interior and optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) debuted at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
This helps to lower the Sprinter's load floor by 80 mm to help loading, while 3.5 - tonne versions of the FWD
model are able to carry an additional 50 kg of payload over the rear -
drive variants.
You can choose from either front - wheel
drive or all - wheel
drive in either
model, but you will take a slight fuel economy hit in the all - wheel
drive variant.
The New MINI 5 Door Gallery — Second body
variant of the new third generation MINI; consistent expansion of the
model program with the addition of the MINI 5 door creates new opportunities for the brand's signature
driving fun; first time the British premium brand is represented with a 5 door
model in the small car segment.
Previously, the importer had announced pricing for the rear - wheel
drive V6
model that will be joined later by turbocharged four - cylinder
variants.
The CX - 9 is respectable in terms of mileage, as the front -
drive model turns in a 17/24 EPA rating and the AWD
variant drops to just 16/22.
They stand for «Natural Gas Technology» and identify a
model variant which is as economical as it is environmentally compatible, courtesy of its bi-fuel
drive: the B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY is able to run on both natural gas and premium grade petrol while delivering an identical maximum output of 116 hp.
Not much is known about the electric
variant, aside from Buick saying the
model «will adopt a new - generation pure electric
drive system to offer customers a smooth, quiet and natural
driving experience.»
We've already covered the pricing and specification details on the Lexus RC 350
model range, which commences with the well - equipped Luxury
variant at $ 66,000 (plus on - road costs) to significantly undercut Euro and home country opposition, but today we're
driving the F Sport (from $ 74,000 plus on - roads) and top echelon Sports Luxury (from $ 86,000 plus on - roads).
The 41AE is a
variant of the 41TE that was originally used for the all - wheel
drive variants of the minivans, and was also used for the Chrysler Pacifica from its 2004 -
model - year introduction until the
model was discontinued in 2008.
A total of twelve
model variants are available with the option of BMW xDrive, while the BMW 435d xDrive comes with the intelligent all - wheel -
drive system as standard — in Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe guise.
Two new
variants at the top and bottom have been added to the 16 car line up to further broaden the appeal to customers — an all - wheel
drive 2.0 CRDi entry level and the 1.7 CRDi turbodiesel is an option on the top spec two - wheel
drive model.
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.
Predictably, the majority of my Southern California
drive day is spent in the larger - engined GT
variant, with Kia giving us journos plenty of opportunities to split time between RWD and AWD
models.
Distinguishing the new
variant from the front - wheel
drive 81TSI
models are black bumpers, additional underbody protection, 17 - inch «Erebus» alloy wheels, and silver roof rails.