The improved engine refinement and drivability does make this SUV feel more compelling and the stylish exterior just adds to the feel good factor.
Not exact matches
As before, the
engine sports variable - geometry intake tracts, but they've been
improved with wider throttle valves and a larger - diameter air inlet, among other
refinements.
Pagani has paired their upgraded
engine to a new X-Trac developed 7 - speed automated manual gearbox,
improving refinement and response, while still undercutting an equivalent dual clutch gearbox in weight by as much as forty percent.
Overall
refinement is
improved, but the
engine has the same thrummy soundtrack and eager nature.
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 charact
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 charact
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 characteristics
But all this
refinement doesn't mean the Dodge Ram has gone soft... also delivers
improved towing and hauling capability, plus more powerful and efficient
engines...»
Along with the mechanical changes, moves to
improve engine isolation through the addition of new sound deadening materials has clearly paid dividends, endowing the strongest - selling A8 with even more impressive mechanical
refinement, which is now at or near the levels of the luxury car competition.
The revised Korando also promises
improved NVH attenuation thanks to the addition of an acoustic
engine cover Ssangyong says «
improves refinement and reduces noise levels inside the cabin».
A range of new and updated
engines and transmissions will result in enhanced efficiency and performance, while ride, handling and
refinement are all
improved.
The newest - generation 5.7 - liter HEMI ® V - 8
engine featured dual Variable - cam Timing (VCT) and dual ignition (two spark plugs per cylinder) to increase power and torque, while
improving refinement and efficiency.
A better transmission and
engine refinements increase towing capacity while the aerodynamic body helps
improve fuel economy.
The updates this time around are extensive, and include a more upscale interior,
improved chassis
refinement, and most importantly, the addition of a turbo 2.5 - liter four - cylinder
engine under the hood.
But, the NVH levels could have been
improved more, it is competing against the cars which that have smoother 4 - cylinder 1.2 L
engines as compared to Celerio?s 1.1 L 3 - cylinder (petrol)
engine, and AGS lacks
refinement and could have be a lot more smoother and better.
Entry - level cars get a 1.4 - litre petrol
engine, although we'd recommend the 1.6 CRDi diesel or 1.6 GDi petrol for their
improved performance and motorway
refinement.
Revisions for Kia's European small - car offering include a new look, new
engines,
improved interior quality,
refinement and dynamics.
Sitting low in the
engine bay, the horizontally - opposed six gets multiple changes that don't alter the power figures but
improve its efficiency and overall
refinement.
Refinement has
improved, too, particularly with the 81kW 1.4 - litre VGT diesel
engine we tested in the i30's event held last month, which is remarkably hushed and rattle - free at low revs.
Word of advice: look for the upgraded
engines introduced by the facelift if you're looking for more
refinement but also slightly
improved power and efficiency ratings.
This
improves the
engine's response,
refinement, and efficiency of the power unit.
While raising the 3 Series» bar for performance has always been a top — if not the top — priority, special emphasis was put on
refinement for this edition, particularly with the
engine: All
engines were more powerful, but also quieter and smoother - operating, and all 6 - cylinders featured double - VANOS variable valve timing for
improved performance, emissions and NVH (noise, vibration and harshness).
New 5.0 - liter V8 R - Spec Model, Enhanced Direct Injection V6
Engine and New Eight - Speed Transmission
Improve Driving Dynamics and
Refinement
New 5.0 - liter V8 R - Spec Model, Enhanced Direct Injection V6
Engine and New Eight - speed Transmissions Significantly
Improve Driving Dynamics and
Refinement
Despite the
engines being powerful, lack of
refinement leaves ample of room to
improve NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels in the Crysta.
Without changing the
engine's internal structure or components,
engine performance is
improved through careful
refinement of Accelerator Pedal Opening (APO) and Throttle Valve Opening (TVO) angles.
Ingenium
engines feature six key technologies that combine to reduce friction, add
refinement and
improve performance.
The 2015 CR - V can also boast of having a new front sub-frame and redesigned
engine mounts, changes that help
improve both its driving dynamics and
refinement while making the cabin much quieter.
Without changing the
engine's internal structure or components,
engine performance was
improved through careful
refinement of Accelerator Pedal Opening (APO) and Throttle Valve Opening (TVO) angles.
By the way, Kia
improved the
refinement with a more comfortable and quiet ride, new
engines, as well as better rate on safety crash test and still kept some country capabilitys (compared with the current SUVs).
Moreover, engineers have made
refinements on all diesel
engines to further
improve interior
refinement.
Other improvements debuting on the VT included front air intakes below the driving lamps to
improve brake cooling, larger intakes in the rear arches, a more ergonomic interior with a revised electronically adjustable dampers, four - piston brake calipers, power steering, and minor
engine refinements.
This seventh - generation architecture advances the ongoing
refinement of the 911's signature rear -
engine layout, with a longer wheelbase,
improved roadholding, new technology and better fuel efficiency.
The idea of adapting our technology to the task is exciting as well, because it lets us get more use out of the immense effort we put into The Banner Saga, as well as
improve the
engine through
refinement and collaboration.