With its new green models, Kia hopes to improve the average
fuel economy of its line - up 25 % by 2020.
Not exact matches
That it can achieve those figures and still offer the best
economy in the petrol
line - up - with a 60.1 mpg
fuel economy figure and emissions
of 109g / km - is pretty extraordinary.
«The Silverado 4500HD / 5500HD trucks are the flagship
of our full -
line commercial truck portfolio and we've designed them to be among the best in the industry in maneuverability, serviceability, visibility, quietness and comfort, diesel
fuel economy, and more,» said Ed Peper, General Motors Fleet VP, in a statement.
The previous round
of CAFE talks, which dates back to 2007 when the industry dropped its lawsuits against California's proposed emissions standards and set the table for the combined
fuel economy and CO2 federal rules, brought auto makers to the front
lines in the war against climate change.
This seems like a, uh, moronic business practice, but the products serve a purpose: to present a full model
line and to offset the poor
fuel economy of larger vehicles, which can incur fines from Uncle Sam.
Their experimentation began with the Cosmo Sport in May, 1967 and ended, in production terms at least, when the final RX - 8 left the production
line in 2012, as the characterful power unit finally succumbed to the demands
of emissions regulations and
fuel economy targets.
Heading toward the Mason - Dixon
line, Zenlea saw an average indicated
fuel economy of 27 mpg.
Taking to the highway again to Palm Springs saw the
fuel economy improve to 24.7 mpg on the trip and drag the overall mpg for that tank
of fuel used for in - city driving back over the 20 mpg
line.
The standard 192 - horsepower 1.5 - liter engine offers strong off - the -
line performance and acceptable levels
of power for passing and merging, but the biggest advantage is its class - leading 33 - mpg combined
fuel -
economy figure.
Simply put, Red
Line gear oil is engineered to provide the highest degree
of protection while improving efficiency for better
fuel economy, longer service intervals, and reduced wear.
of torque (10 percent increase), with better
fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible
Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables
fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy improvements
of up to 20 percent Variable
Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved
fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves
fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteris
fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer
of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
The silver
lining to all this slow, loud movement is found in the Mirage's
fuel economy numbers, which rival the efficiency
of many hybrids.
The hybrid - powered LS 600 h is the top
of the
line model, and delivers combined
fuel economy of 11.3 L / 100 km.
For the first time, the mainstay
of the Porsche
line - up foregoes normally aspirated power in favour
of a contemporary turbocharged engine — one that endows the volume - selling Carrera and Carrera S models with greater reserves than ever before, along with better
fuel economy.
This model sets itself apart with Handsome, flowing
lines, two great engine choices, standard continuously variable transmission, available amenities to suit every taste, and excellent
fuel economy from 2.5 L While we try hard to keep all the information accurate, some
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Both
lines offer excellent
fuel economy, generous payload and cargo volume, high - tech safety features, and the kind
of engineering you'd expect from a Mercedes - Benz commercial vehicle.
The2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is part
of a
line up teeming with premium interior and engine options, generating more power while keeping
fuel economy under control.
We also expect a new
line of the engines and good
fuel economy in this year model.
The 6 - cylinder model also sees
fuel economy improve by 10 percent or more, with new estimated ratings
of 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 23 combined.The new 2015 Legacy arrives in Subaru dealerships in summer 2014 with the 4 - cylinder 2.5 i model available in Standard, Premium and Limited trim
lines, accompanied by the top -
of -
line 6 - cylinder 3.6 R Limited.The 2015 Subaru Legacy is the best - equipped ever, with all trim
lines adding new standard amenities.
The 1.6 - litre TDI is marginally the smoothest
of the Octavia's diesel
line - up, but while its 74.2 mpg
fuel economy (80.7 mpg for the GreenLine III version) is very impressive, many drivers will hanker for a quicker 0 - 62mph time than the 10.6 seconds it can manage.
You didn't buy your Jeep because you approved
of its lousy
fuel economy or marginal storage capacity — you bought it because it's the baddest off - roader to roll off the production
line.
And even with that 110 horsepower on tap, the average
fuel economy of the Sentra
line hovers between the high 20s and the mid-30s.
LOS ANGELES — TheSaturn Aura Green
Line hybrid, introduced at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will deliver at least a 25 - percent
fuel economy improvement over the non-hybrid Aura XE for a premium
of less than $ 2,500.
Not only is the upfront investment minimal, with even the top
of the
line Hybrid Touring edition falling below $ 30,000, but all models feature extremely impressive
fuel economy numbers.
The engine
line - up includes: a 2.4 liter inline - four engine and a 3.6 liter V6, with both
of them receiving numerous improvements to reduce internal operating friction which help improve
fuel economy, lower carbon dioxide (CO2) output and increase engine life.
In comparison, the 2013 Porsche 911 - its exterior dimensions are virtually identical to those
of the 2014 Corvette - has a rear - mounted 350 - horsepower 3.6 - liter in -
line six - cylinder engine that enables 0 - 60 acceleration in 4.6 seconds, with an average EPA
fuel -
economy rating
of 23 m.p.g. or approximately 10 kmpl.
It has gobs
of torque giving it GTI - like off - the -
line acceleration, and it gets great
fuel economy, with a projected highway range
of over 600 miles on a single fill - up.
The Bottom
Line The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the most engaging car in the Camry lineup, not due to performance driving characteristics but for the sheer cleverness
of its hybrid drivetrain and excellent
fuel economy, while its roomy sedan body and app integration give it modern all - around utility.
If you take the engine's SFC diagram and draw
lines of constant power in it, there will be a point or small speed range representing the optimum
fuel economy for each power level.
Equipped with two choices
of transmission — the continuously variable transmission (CVT) and 6 - speed MT, the new 2014 Subaru Forester will have better
fuel economy across the
line.
Chrysler's new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer
of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative
fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement
of fuel economy, along with the simplification
of the company's engine
line - up, according to Paolo E. Ferrero, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Powertrain.
1.8 - liter in -
line 4 - cylinder 138 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm 125 lb - ft
of torque @ 3,800 rpm EPA city / highway
fuel economy: 26/35 (5 - speed manual), 25/35 (6 - speed automatic) 1.4 - liter turbocharged in -
line 4 - cylinder 138 horsepower @ 4,900 rpm 148 lb - ft
of torque @ 2,500 rpm EPA city / highway
fuel economy: 29/40 (6 - speed manual only until spring 2012)
A new 1.6 - litre T - GDI (turbo gasoline direct injection) is also available for the first time on the Sportage, exclusively for GT
Line buyers, offering a combination
of lively performance and high
fuel economy to customers looking for a sportier drive.
of torque @ 2800 rpm EPA city / highway
fuel economy: 18/25 (2WD), 18/24 (4WD, manual), 17/23 (4WD, automatic) 3.7 - liter in -
line 5 242 horsepower @ 5600 rpm 242 lb. - ft.
of torque @ 3,800 rpm EPA city / highway
fuel economy: 25/36 (manual), 22/35 (automatic) 1.4 - liter in -
line 4 Turbocharged 138 horsepower @ 4,900 rpm 148 lb. - ft.
Both promise plenty
of pop off the
line and decent
fuel economy (GM estimates an average
of 7.6 and 5.9 L / 100 km, respectively).
This engine is already in use in the Lexus
line — however for Tacoma it's meant to relieve the poor
fuel economy of the old 4L.
The Jeep product
line includes the brand icon, the Jeep Wrangler; the four - door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited; the popular mid-size Jeep Liberty (Cherokee outside North America); the venerable Jeep Grand Cherokee; the seven - passenger Jeep Commander; and the Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass with all - new redesigned interiors and
fuel economy of 28 mpg.
The Jeep product
line includes the brand icon, the Jeep Wrangler; the four - door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited; the popular mid-size Jeep Liberty (Cherokee outside North America); the venerable Jeep Grand Cherokee; the seven - passenger Jeep Commander; and the Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass with all - new redesigned interiors and best - in - class 4x4
fuel economy of 28 mpg on the highway.
The Honda Accord, on the other hand, falls in
line with average
fuel economy and standard features that a buyer can find in practically any sedan
of its kind.
The Miami International Auto Show, which debuted in 1971, is considered among the nation's premier auto shows, showcasing the industry's newest models and latest designs along with top -
of - the -
line technology in
fuel economy and safety features.
Harmonious exterior
lines blend with smooth handling and gleeful
fuel economy to deliver a masterpiece
of a midsize sedan.
«The Silverado 4500HD / 5500HD trucks are the flagship
of our full -
line commercial truck portfolio and we've designed them to be among the best in the industry in maneuverability, serviceability, visibility, quietness and comfort, diesel
fuel economy and more,» said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, General Motors Fleet.
The oil - burner is good for 190 horsepower and 322 pound - feet
of torque, for max blast off the
line and presumably better
fuel economy, although official EPA numbers have not yet been announced.
The Sierra also delivers segment - leading
fuel economy thanks to the new line of Active Fuel Management - equipped V8 engines and the introduction of the 2 - Mode hybrid mo
fuel economy thanks to the new
line of Active
Fuel Management - equipped V8 engines and the introduction of the 2 - Mode hybrid mo
Fuel Management - equipped V8 engines and the introduction
of the 2 - Mode hybrid model.
BMW released the details
of the 2013 7 - series sedan on Friday, saying that the entire 7 - series
line will offer more power, better
fuel economy and more advanced features.
Preceding this plug - in Vue by a year will be a Vue Green
Line «2 - Mode,» an advanced version
of the current Vue Green
Line that gets 50 percent greater
fuel economy than a regular gas - powered Vue.
The Bottom
Line As optioned, this example
of a 2012 BMW 335i makes for an acceptable commuter car with some very advanced cabin tech features and good
fuel economy, but a few different choices could turn it back into an ultimate driving machine.
With a bottom -
line base price
of less than $ 25,000, the GTI doesn't cost all that much more than
economy - minded small hatchbacks, yet it offers a sportier, more exclusive look — as well as a good list
of standard features and a more athletic driving feel.This model sets itself apart with affordable performance, great steering and handling, Athletic, responsive driving feel, impressive
fuel economy, straightforward, practical, and spacious interior layout, and excellent DSG transmission
All - new Cerato, to be called «K3» in Kia's home market
of South Korea, will also boast improved quality, upgraded equipment, a more spacious cabin and a revised engine
line - up that delivers class - leading
fuel economy.