The windshield gets a steeper rake and all sedans now use active
grille shutters in front to improve fuel economy.
I support
grille shutters in all cars to keep more thermal energy in the engine when the weather / engine is cold.
Not exact matches
In addition to the myriad internal engine improvements, the car also carries
grille shutters to reduce aerodynamic drag during cruising.
Since being spun off from Dodge, Ram has had a good run of things: the brand was up 17 percent
in 2012, and won the coveted North American Truck of the Year
in 2013 after a redesign that added class - exclusive features like air suspensions, eight - speed automatic transmissions, and active
grille shutters to make Ram among the most fuel - efficient pickups on the market.
Active
grille shutters contribute to an increase
in aero efficiency, and a corresponding contribution to fuel mileage, despite the taller roof.
It also utilizes an active
shutter system behind the upper the
grille, allowing the car to redirect airflow when the gas engine's heat levels allow (such as when the car is operating
in EV mode to improve aerodynamics, or to assist
in more rapid warming up of the gas engine).
It's the most aerodynamic pickup truck
in its segment with
grille shutters, air suspension and air dam as exclusive aerodynamic features and a.357 coefficient of drag.
In addition to reworked front end styling, the 2014 Versa Note gets an active
grille shutter to improve fuel economy — 31 mpg city, 40 highway according to the EPA — and Nissan's Divide - and - Hide adjustable rear load floor height.
There's some tech that helps the sedan achieve this value, also, with an active
grille shutter doing its thing
in front of the engine.
To simplify matters for Mazda and dealers (fewer variants to stock), most of the advanced tech is
in a single $ 2600 technology package at the upper end: adaptive cruise control (radar cruise control
in Mazda lingo), lane departure warning, automatic high beams, forward obstruction warning, Smart City Brake Support, active
grille shutters to cut wind resistance, and brake regeneration (i - ELOOP).
Malibu ECO is among the first
in the midsize segment with a fuel - saving, active
shutter system
in the lower
grille.
The body sits 20 mm lower, active
shutters in the
grille reduce turbulence at speed and the hybrid's new look hides elements that help lower the coefficient of drag from an already impressive 0.25 CD to 0.24 CD — you'd be hard pressed to find a more slippery production car for sale.
The car also has something even
in common with a Tesla Model S besides plugging
in — its coefficient of drag is 0.24 and this is without door handles that retract and with an open
grille like a conventional car — although active
grille shutters do contribute to the aerodynamics.
First -
in - segment Fuel Saver Technology, TorqueFlite eight - speed automatic transmission, stop - start, thermal management system, pulse - width modulation and active aerodynamics, including
grille shutters and air suspension
More than 600 hours of development time
in Chrysler Group's wind tunnel combined with segment - leading technology, such as active
grille shutters and extensive use of underbody belly panels, helped Dodge Dart achieve its world - class aerodynamic performance
This is achieved
in part with standard and available features like refined windshield shapes, aero - shaped mirrors, a parabolic front end, aerodynamic wheel - to - wheel side steps and the Active AirTM
grille shutters.
According to Nissan, the Versa Note will have best -
in - class cargo space and get up to 40 mpg on the highway with help from Nissan's first active
grille shutter.
The fresh sheetmetal also helps the 3 achieve best -
in - class coefficient of drag of 0.275 on the five - door and 0.255 for the sedan when outfitted with the active
grille shutter and i - Eloop brake energy regeneration system.
The entire lineup gets a mild facelift as well, consisting mainly of, out back, an integrated spoiler at the top of the tailgrate, integrated exhaust tips and a new D - pillar; and,
in front, completely new lighting elements, as well as a new
grille with active
grille shutters behind it.
Air curtains
in the front fascia work with active
grille shutters, an underbody tray, a rear spoiler, and a diffuser to keep aero drag low.
In addition, the active aero shutters located behind the grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency in certain conditions on the highwa
In addition, the active aero
shutters located behind the
grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency
in certain conditions on the highwa
in certain conditions on the highway.
Thanks to tech additions like engine start - stop and active
grille shutters, our truck returned over 20 miles per gallon (20.8,
in fact)
in a week's worth of mixed commuting.
Most prominent is the car's face, which combines a floating Dodge crosshair
grille in a full - width mask fitted with an active
shutter system that closes at speed to reduce aerodynamic drag.
* Quick Order Package 24G * (originally: $ 0.00) Vehicle with standard equipment; Not available
in these states CA, CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA; Federal Emissions * 9 - Speed 948TE 4WD Automatic Transmission * (originally: $ 995.00) Active Drive II badge; Auxiliary transmission oil cooler; Electronic range select; Hill descent control; Jeep Active Drive II; Off road suspension - Suspension Class: heavy duty - Descent Control - Auxilliary Transmission Cooler: auxiliary transmission fluid cooler - Consumer Generic Feature 0: AWD / 4WD - 4wd Type: on demand - Locking Hubs: automatic - Transfer Case: electronic hi - lo gear selection - Driven Wheels: four wheel drive * 2.4 L I4 PZEV Multi-Air Engine * (originally: $ 0.00) Active
grille shutters; California emissions; Engine oil cooler - Engine Oil Cooler - Consumer Generic Feature 0: Upgraded Engine * Federal Emissions * (originally: $ 0.00) * Uconnect 8.4 AN * (originally: $ 845.00) SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link with 1 - year of included service; 8.4 touchscreen display; GPS antenna input; GPS navigation; Integrated voice command with Bluetooth; AM / FM stereo with HD radio and speed adjusted volume; Media hub featuring SD card slot, USB port and auxiliary audio input; Uconnect Access Advantage featuring emergency and remote vehicle features and apps such as 9 -1-1 Call, voice texting, remote start, remote door lock / unlock, etc. with 6 month trial (registration required); Steering wheel phone controls - Navigation System: navigation with voice activation - Real Time Traffic - Consumer Generic Feature 0: Bluetooth - Consumer Generic Feature 1: USB Inputs - Consumer Generic Feature 2: Aux Audio Inputs - Consumer Generic Feature 3: Navigation - Bluetooth - Phone Controls On Steering WheelThis vehicle came with a free satellite radio subscription when it was new.
The concept has a new EcoBoost engine (probably the new 2.3 liter that we expect to see
in the new Mustang and the Lincoln MKC) with stop / start technology, along with active
grille shutters up front.
The Colorado has spent a lot of time
in the wind tunnel, as evidenced by the large lower air dam and the active
grille shutters lurking just behind the bowtie.
Hiding behind the Ford - signature gaping
grille and the slim headlights are active
grille shutters to aid aerodynamics, while inside there's a functional, all - new dash replacing the radically sculptured and intimidating affair that featured
in previous the LW - series model.
As before, active
grille shutters ahead of the radiator close when extra cooling airflow isn't needed
in order to improve aerodynamics for fuel efficiency.
The Note achieves its fuel economy thanks
in part to an active
grille shutter that partially closes the forward intakes at highway speeds to give the hatchback a slightly more aerodynamic face.
The front fascia has received active
grille shutters,
in addition to new LED headlights and foglights.
of torque, and still offers impressive economy, thanks
in part to
shutters in the front
grille that automatically close at speed to help you slip through the air with less resistance (FWD: 19 mp...
They include: - Active
Grille Shutters: Automatic shutters behind the grille stay open when extra engine cooling is needed, such as during low - speed stop - and - go driving or while working in hot
Shutters: Automatic
shutters behind the grille stay open when extra engine cooling is needed, such as during low - speed stop - and - go driving or while working in hot
shutters behind the
grille stay open when extra engine cooling is needed, such as during low - speed stop - and - go driving or while working
in hot weather.
For more efficiency, active
shutters in the front
grilles cut down on air resistance.
Key points
in design resemblances points from Mazda6 and CX - 5, like the 5 point front
grille, an air
shutter in the front which automatically closes for better aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.
Most models also feature active aero
shutters integrated
in the front
grille that close to reduce wind drag and open to provide improved engine cooling when needed.
That's
in part due to a standard active front air dam, active
grille shutter, and optional air suspension.
The large trapezoidal
grille gives the new Edge even more personality and this crossover also features active
grille shutters, which can close at high speeds
in order to improve upon fuel efficiency.
The increase is due to a combination of a 10 percent improvement
in vehicles aerodynamics — such as the addition of an active
grille shutter, a revised engine compression ratio (10.3:1 from 10.0:1), reduced internal engine friction and an optimized oil pump.
In terms of aero changes, the active
grille shutter goes by the wayside, because the new
grille enhances cooling to the point that it's unnecessary.
The 2014 Ram 1500 delivers best -
in - class fuel economy with a truckload of pioneering, fuel - saving systems including: eight - speed automatic transmission, stop - start system, thermal management system, pulse - width modulation and active aerodynamics, including
grille shutters and air suspension.