Sentences with phrase «generation version of a vehicle»

One of the most difficult jobs in all the automotive world is to design and execute the second - generation version of a vehicle that was profoundly successful in its first generation.

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Mercedes - Benz USA Inc. is studying ways to broaden its lineup, including the possibility of selling the next - generation A-Class and a new smaller sport / utility vehicle (SUV) below the M - Class in the U.S. «I believe there's room for the A-Class in the U.S., but not in its present version,» says Mercedes - Benz USA President Paul Halata.

Sources also say that production of the next - generation Cadillac SRX — which is currently produced in Mexico — could move to the Spring Hill plant, as this vehicle, along with the Buick crossover, should be based on a modified premium version of the next - generation Equinox platform.

The Mercedes - Benz S - Class has always been the vehicle of choice for foreign dignitaries and other VIPs around the world, and it was only a matter of time before we saw the armored version of the new, sixth - generation S - Class.

The fifth - generation car sits on an extended version of the company's rear - wheel drive luxury vehicle architecture, codenamed GA - L.

There's precedent for this type of vehicle in the Lexus model range: The last generation of the Lexus IS — the RC is simply a coupe version of the IS sedan — offered a convertible model called the Lexus IS C.

The next generation of the Ford Bronco will include a four - door version - the Ford Expedition - which will be the basis for the first Lincoln sport - utility vehicle, the Navigator.

There are now nine different generations of Honda Accord vehicles available with Sedan, Coupe, Wagon, Hybrid and Hatchback versions all being produced at one point or another.

The vehicle also featured the next - generation version of Land Rover's Terrain Response ® system.

Marketed as a crossover for North Americans, in reality, the X1 xDrive 35i drives like a taller version of the last - generation 3 Series Touring, a vehicle some critics (including yours truly) consider one the best do - it - all driving machines ever built.

Amongst the industry - leading innovations is a ground - breaking next - generation version of Land Rover's Terrain Response ® system, which analyses the current driving conditions and automatically selects the most suitable vehicle settings for the terrain.

Critical knowledge: Next - generation lightweight sports carGas - electric hybrid powertrainShares design cues with Civic coupe as well as the past CRX sports carLightweight construction and high - torque powertrainProduction vehicle based on the CR - Z concept on sale August of 2010IntroductionHonda's CRX sports car, a 2 - seat version of the Civic that was produced from 1984 to 1991, is the stuff of legends.

Some German and Japanese makers are well into their second - generation versions of such vehicles.

Acura unveiled three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, including a concept version of the ILX hybrid luxury compact sedan (which will offer Acura's first production hybrid as a model version); the NSX Concept, which presages the direction for Acura's next - generation supercar; and a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicle.

The latest version of the Isuzu Trooper is starting to look like a bonafide contender to such sport - utility heavyweights as the Land Rover Discovery, Ford Explorer, Chevy Blazer and Jeep Grand Cherokee.For 1995, Isuzu has sharpened the focus of the four - door Trooper, which comes with an all - new interior and in three models - S, LS and Limited.The four - wheel drive Trooper is now a classy, upscale vehicle, an entirely different animal than the boxy, agrarian first - generation Trooper.All 1995 models are powered by an exceptionally smooth - running 3.2 - liter 24 - valve V - 6 engine and are equipped with dual air bags.

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 — Ford's all - new Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug - in hybrid versions — each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging driving experience.

Following those, Masuko told Automotive News we can expect to see Mitsubishi step up its electric vehicle push with plug - in hybrid versions of the next - generation Outlander Sport.

Nissan will tout its electric ambitions at this month's Tokyo Motor Show with a new concept vehicle alongside a sporty version of its just - unveiled next - generation Leaf electric vehicle.

Production of the first generation Land Cruiser began in 1951 (90 units) as Toyota's version of a Jeep - like vehicle.

Parting shot: The hybrid version of the nation's best - selling vehicle was introduced in its latest generation for 2012, with better fuel economy than its predecessor, and a starting price that is affordable for many non-premium new - car buyers.

Essentially an extended version of the LC500's platform, it's the stiffest in Lexus history and comes with the latest generation of chassis control technology, including Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM).

Lincoln's plans for a sport - utility vehicle have taken wing in the form of the Navigator, a luxury - crammed version of the next - generation Ford Bronco.

Fiat has unveiled the sixth - generation Ducato for 2014, its version of the Light commercial vehicle developed in conjunction with the Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Relay.

[1] A heavy - duty version of ControlTrac was introduced in 1996 for the 1997 model year on the first generation Ford Expedition full - size sport utility vehicle.

TOKYO — Nissan will tout its electric ambitions at this month's Tokyo Motor Show with a new concept vehicle alongside a sporty version of its just - unveiled next - generation Leaf electric vehicle.

The second generation of the flagship R8 was introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, including the series production version of the Audi R8 etron battery electric vehicle with an all - electric range of over 280 miles (450 km).

To be introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, OnStar Turn - by - Turn Navigation is the latest in a series of industry - first innovations from GM, and is the highlight of OnStar's latest generation of in - vehicle hardware, its 7th version in just ten years.

All petrol engine versions of the new - generation Mazda3 will offer even further advanced environmental performance, including the world's first vehicle catalyst to be constructed with single nanotechnology.

Porsche is expected to reveal the next - generation 911 soon, but that doesn't mean the current version of the vehicle offers anything less than impressive performance.

At the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2013, BMW will be presenting the third generation of its highly successfulSAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), together with a third generation of a Security version based on the regular model.

The 2016 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle (or FCV) represents the second - generation version of the car company's hydrogen powered sedan.

some of the additional features for the next - generation and PC versions include additional wildlife, new weapons, activities and vehicles, denser traffic, enhanced damage and weather effects and new foliage system among others.

With the 2018 Nissan Leaf now launched globally, rated at 151 miles, and a second version for 2019 coming with more than 200 miles of range, Nissan is now looking beyond the second - generation Leaf to an expanded range of electric vehicles.

Choosing a electric vehicle instead of the gasoline version for this analysis reduces global warming emissions from 20 to over 80 percent, depending on the emissions from electricity generation.

Over the years Honda has done a great job of changing the styling of the CR - V, from the first generation to now the fourth generation you really can not go wrong when considering a used version of this vehicle.