Not exact matches
In concert with the transmission and engine improvements, the 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed is 13 percent more
efficient than the outgoing model, and boasts a
driving range of an additional 50 miles.
The lighter, lower - emission, more -
efficient straight - six will perfectly complement Jaguar's trademark rear - wheel -
drive platforms and will be equally well suited for the bigger Land Rover and
Range Rover models.
All - wheel
drive remains standard on the 2014
Range Rover Evoque, but the system now can decouple the rear axle for more fuel -
efficient cruising; it also adds torque vectoring to combat understeer.
The company says it is spending $ 11 billion to execute a transformation plan that centers on two developments: a new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) and a
range of more
efficient Drive - E engines.
The engine seems to run in SPCCI the majority of the time, giving a very wide window of efficiency in normal
driving — Mazda says it's as fuel -
efficient as its current
range of Skyactiv - D diesel engines.
Having five closely spaced gears helps keep the engine operating in its most
efficient range when
driving around town.
The Niro PHEV pairs an all - aluminum,
efficient 1.6 - liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four - cylinder engine with an 8.9 kWh (59 kW) lithium - polymer battery pack and a powerful 60 - HP (44.5 kW) electric motor, a set - up for optimum fuel efficiency and electrically
driven range.
Lightweight aluminium construction and a
range of
efficient engines help the XF deliver low running costs for company car users, while the car benefits from Jaguar's proven handling know - how to deliver a composed and engaging
driving experience.
Only, they are also very low emitting, fuel
efficient and blessed with extremely long
driving ranges.
The Honda Civic is a versatile economy car for five with both two and four door configurations that
range from the fun to
drive Civic Si sport coupe to a fuel
efficient hybrid and...
Mercedes - Benz» F 800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective, as the five - seat upper -
range sedan combines highly
efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes - Benz styling in line with the brand's hallmark attribute of cultivated sportiness.
Range Rover Velar delivers
efficient, refined and responsive
driving from its advanced line - up of V6 and 4 - cylinder Ingenium engines.
Antonov Automotive Technologies, which is currently offering a simple dual - speed supercharger for downsizing engines to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (earlier post), is developing other applications of the dual - speed
drive unit for alternators, water and air - conditioning pumps, and other engine ancillaries to allow them to operate more often in their most
efficient speed
range.
While in this more
efficient drive mode, the vehicle attempts to extend its
range by more aggressively using regenerative braking while coasting and remapping the throttle pedal travel for less - aggressive tip - in.
The third vehicle in the Clarity series, the Clarity Plug - in Hybrid, will launch in all 50 states and is intended to be the volume leader in the series, combining an all - electric
driving range rating in excess of 40 miles with an
efficient gasoline - hybrid extended
range mode.
The Porsche offers other engine choices as well, including a fuel -
efficient 3.0 L V6 motor that gives drivers access to an EPA - estimated 28 mpg / highway fuel economy and 501 miles of
driving range.
Whatever the form, the BMW 4 Series offers excellent
driving manners and a variety of powertrains
ranging from an eager yet
efficient turbocharged 4 - cylinder to the 425 - horsepower 6 - cylinder in the M4, as well as rear - wheel -
drive or all - wheel -
drive configurations.
A
range of Euro 6 diesel engines are clean and highly
efficient, and you can specify a DSG twin - clutch automated gearbox on higher output models, along with the option of 4MOTION all - wheel
drive.
With claims of 22mpg in the city and 30mpg on the highway in the more
efficient rear - wheel
drive guise (adding all - wheel
drive drops both figures by a couple of miles - per - gallon), it's comfortably the most
efficient engine in the
range, and better in many cases than what smaller, turbocharged four - cylinder gasoline engines in rival cars can muster.
The new version of the successful premium SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) with modified exterior design symbolises the increase in agility and dynamics with the latest, even more powerful and, at the same time, more
efficient drive systems; new headlight and rear light optics as well as generously - sized bumper units painted in the vehicle colour underline the striking, dynamic appearance and the premium character; high quality ambience in the interior; wide -
ranging redesign of the instrument panel, steering wheel, centre console, seats, door upholstery, storage compartments and roof lining; wide variety of colours, upholstery materials and decorative elements facilitate a high degree of customisation.
Powering the XF Sportbrake will be a
range of
efficient yet powerful diesel engines in 2.2 - litre four cylinder and 3.0 - litre six - cylinder form, each directing
drive through the rear wheels via an advanced eight - speed automatic gearbox.
Powering the ELR is a combination of pure electric
drive and an
efficient,
range - extending 1.4 L gasoline - powered electric generator.
The ELR offers a full
driving range of up to 330 miles (530 km), combining pure electric
driving and an
efficient,
range - extending 1.4 L gasoline - powered engine - generator.
In the upper left corner, a gauge indicates the optimal braking
range to achieve a regenerative charge for the battery as well as showing drivers if they are
driving in the most
efficient manner.
Its 238 - mile estimated
driving range and relatively affordable pricing are the headline grabbers, but the Bolt's space -
efficient interior, peppy acceleration, and feature - rich control interface are also noteworthy.
Parallel Park ¸ Perpendicular Park and Parking Exit, Push - button start, Rain sensing windscreen wipers, Starter system: stop / start, Trailer Stability Assist (TSA), 12 - way power front seats + memory, Cabin air quality sensor, CD / DVD player, Digital TV receiver, Door mirror caps: «Narvik Black», Drivetrain: Four - Wheel
Drive (4WD),
Efficient Driveline, Engine Drag Control (EDC), Front parking aid, Global opening / closing for all windows from smart key, Hazard lights under heavy braking, InControl Apps, InControl Protect, InControl Remote Premium, Intrusion sensor, Keyless entry - Passive entry + push - button start, Perforated «Windsor» leather seats, Perforated leather steering wheel, Pro Services and Wi - Fi Hotspot, Rear parking aid, Roll Stability Control (RSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), 60:40 second row seat, Dark «Sport Textured» Aluminium trim finisher, Illuminated front treadplates with «
Range Rover» script, Power fold ¸ heated door mirrors w / approach lights, Rear centre armrest, Rear centre head restraint
With EPA fuel economy ratings of 57 mpg in the city and 56 mpg on the highway, and a
driving range of more than 500 miles, the Insight CVT is the most fuel -
efficient vehicle in America with an automatic transmission, according to American Honda Motor Co..
The all - wheel
drive powertrain in the Subaru will likely make it a bit less
efficient than the Prius Prime, so don't expect the same 25 mile EV
range.
The third vehicle in the Clarity series, the Clarity Plug - In Hybrid, will launch in all 50 states later in 2017 and is expected to be the volume leader in the series, featuring an all - electric
driving range in excess of 40 miles with an
efficient gasoline - hybrid extended
range mode.
Although not quite as electrically
efficient as other entries on the list of electric cars, the Toyota RAV4 EV has a 103 - mile
driving range and the ability to sprint from 0 - 60 in a mere 7 seconds.
«While its combination of distinctive styling and rear - wheel
drive dynamics is
range - wide, the 1 Series caters to a broad spectrum of customers, from those looking for an
efficient city car to enthusiasts seeking strong performance in a compact package.»
On top of that the 1.8 TFSI will become available in quattro all - wheel
drive guise to crown the front -
drive A3 sedan line - up, although Audi Australia is yet to decide if it will introduce the standard 1.4 TFSI or the more powerful and
efficient «cylinder on demand» version that will join the A3 Sportback
range in October — or both.
Second - Generation Intelligent Multi-Mode
Drive (i - MMD) Two - Motor Hybrid System The 2017 Accord Hybrid's second - generation i - MMD two - motor hybrid system is a highly efficient powertrain that selects the optimal drive operation under a wide range of driving conditions to combine a fun - to - drive character with excellent fuel effici
Drive (i - MMD) Two - Motor Hybrid System The 2017 Accord Hybrid's second - generation i - MMD two - motor hybrid system is a highly
efficient powertrain that selects the optimal
drive operation under a wide range of driving conditions to combine a fun - to - drive character with excellent fuel effici
drive operation under a wide
range of
driving conditions to combine a fun - to -
drive character with excellent fuel effici
drive character with excellent fuel efficiency.
Its all - electric
driving range is sufficient to cover most urban
driving requirements, and out of town, the BMW i8 offers impressively sporty performance which is also very
efficient thanks to the power - boosting support for the gasoline engine from the electric motor.
Powered by a
range of smooth, powerful and fuel -
efficient engines, and offering the availability of Audi's quattro all - wheel -
drive system, the A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe and S5 Cabriolet provide extremely appealing options in a market full of stiff competition.
The most
efficient model in the
range is the 113bhp 1.6 TDI with a manual gearbox and front - wheel
drive.
Thankfully it has a true 2 speed transfer case and real 4 wheel
drive system which means you can
drive around in rear wheel
drive most of the time which is the most fuel
efficient configuration and have both Hi and Lo
range 4 wheel
drive by simply turning a knob in front of the shifter when needed.
The Clio does offer plenty of kit and there's a comprehensive
range of
efficient engines and trim levels to choose from, but the
drive still trails the Fiesta's.
More gears allows the engine to stay within its most
efficient operating
ranges during more
driving situations.
For longer trips, the Clarity Plug - in Hybrid can utilize its hyper -
efficient 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle 4 - cylinder engine to generate electricity and, under certain conditions, to act as a direct power source, resulting in an overall EPA
driving range rating of 340 miles1.
The enhanced Rio will be offered in Europe with a choice of up to four highly
efficient engines —
ranging in power output from 75 to 109 ps —
driving the front wheels via five - or six - speed manual or four - speed automatic transmissions.
The electric
range is more than sufficient for the majority of trips, the charging is easy, and the gas generator (which is seamless and very quiet) is not only fuel
efficient but gives it fantastic real - world
driving range and none of the «
range anxiety» than you'd get with a typical hybrid or gas - powered car.
The Accord Hybrid's two - motor hybrid system, part of an expanding lineup of Honda Earth Dreams Technology ™ powertrains, seamlessly blends electric - only, hybrid and engine
drive modes along with powerful regenerative braking to provide responsive and
efficient performance in a wide
range of
driving situations.
Peugeot does make a diesel - electric hybrid model (which we've reviewed separately) called the 508 RXH, but this actually has poorer economy than the most
efficient diesel in the 508 SW
range, partly because it has four - wheel
drive as standard.
«With the new Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, we are now able to offer even better
range of travel on battery power at a greater speed, thanks to a more
efficient, seamless transition between the battery - powered motor and gasoline -
driven engine,» he said.
The
efficient and very fun - to -
drive system, with 335 kW (449 hp) combined system power, propels the CT6 from 0 - 100 km in 5.6 seconds; delivers an all - electric
range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all - electric top speed of 125 km / h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 L / 100 km (117.7 mpg US).
However, you may be a driver who commutes 80 miles round - trip, so the EV
range become a smaller percentage of your total
drive time — even less so if those are highway miles, when the electric engine isn't at its most
efficient.
The eight close - ratios ensure that the engine operates in its most
efficient range during relaxed
driving, while the very latest software developments ensure that gear changes are both fast and imperceptibly smooth.
By infinitely varying the working diameters of the two pulleys, the transmission eliminates the «steps» between gears, resulting in a smoother, more
efficient operation by keeping the engine in its optimum power
range under a variety of
driving and load conditions.
The connected navigation system ties into the electric powertrain to offer insights into
driving efficiency, recommend
efficient driving routes and notify drivers when a destination is outside of the available
range and to locate nearby public charging stations.