Sentences with phrase «improved fuel economy estimates»

These aerodynamic and engine improvements have also resulted in improved fuel economy estimates of 16 city and 23 highway (verses 15/21).

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One way that automakers aim to improve fuel economy on internal combustion engines is by altering the transmission, which can boost performance by an estimated 5 to 10 percent.

Volkswagen estimates that the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R destined for U.S. showrooms is capable of 290 hp and 280 lb - ft of torque, representing a 34 - hp bump over the last Volkswagen Golf R. Fuel economy is also improved by 4 mpg despite the added stable of horses, with an estimated 31 mpg rating on the highway.

The new version gets with the modern - crossover program and in so doing makes big gains in fuel economy (an estimated 18 mpg in the city), passenger space (with a much - improved third row), and amenities (many of them shared with its new Infiniti sibling, the JX).

The Silverado's two - mode hybrid powertrain, which General Motors developed with German automakers BMW and then DaimlerChrysler, improves the truck's fuel economy by 40 percent city and 25 percent overall for an EPA - estimated 21 mpg city and 22 mpg highway while maintaining the truck's up to 6,100 - pound towing capacity.

After defending the estimates for months, Ford has finally given in to the criticism and will offer owners of the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2013 Ford C - Max Hybrid, and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid models a chance to perform a voluntary software upgrade that aims to improve the on - road fuel economy of these vehicles.

Both hybrids promise impressive gains in fuel economy, with the ML450 improving 6 mpg in the city over an ML350 and the S400 achieving an EPA - estimated 26 mpg on the highway.

Nair expects this will improve fuel economy but did not yet have a new estimate.

Automakers don't raise engine output without simultaneously improving fuel economy these days, and Audi claims a 23 percent increase in mileage, which we estimate will translate to an EPA combined rating of 18 mpg versus 15 mpg for the previous S8.

Fuel economy for the Eco model is estimated at 28/38/32 mpg (city / highway / combined), which improves significantly on the 2.4 - liter Sonata's 25/37/29 mpg ratings and puts it right near the top of the midsize segment for combined ratings.

The improved A6 powertrains also come with better EPA fuel - economy estimates.

Meanwhile, fuel economy improves by around 20 percent, with a top result of 30 mpg, according to Jeep's latest estimates.

The automaker estimates the new 1.8 - liter improves highway gas mileage by 16 % compared to the Jetta's current five - cylinder while the Passat's fuel economy jumps 9 % and the Beetle's highway mileage goes up 17 %.

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.

For 2016, it has slightly longer legs, too — EPA fuel economy estimates have improved to 30 miles per gallon highway (20 city) from last year's 28 and 18 ratings.

The GMC Yukon Hybrid utilizes a gasoline / electric power train to earn a combined EPA fuel economy estimate of 21 mpg in mixed driving (20 mpg for 4WD versions), thanks almost exclusively to its extensively improved urban fuel consumption.

Nissan estimates fuel economy on the redesigned Murano will improve by 20 percent.

Given my limited time behind the wheel, I can't really know how much the real - world fuel economy has improved for this generation, and the EPA estimates haven't been announced yet.

The system uses a state - of - the - art lithium - ion battery system and electric motor - generator to enable regenerative braking capability to improve LaCrosse fuel economy by an estimated 25 percent.

First off, powertrain tweaks and more aerodynamic (if somewhat less distinctive) styling combine to deliver improved EPA fuel economy estimates.

EPA - estimated fuel economy is improved at city / highway / combined 18/25/21 mpg for the FWD RX 350 and 18/24/20 mpg for the AWD model.

, with increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)- Best - in - class performance: 0 - 60 mph in under 7 seconds - New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35 new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee gets an engine stop - start system on V6 - equipped models, slightly improving EPA fuel economy estimates.

This upgrade gave the VAM Pacer an estimated 12 net horse power increase over the previous year, meaning improved fuel economy and an improved top speed without losing torque and towing capacity.

The available supercharged 5.0 L V8 returned, as well, producing a robust 510 hp and 461 lb - ft of torque that saw improved EPA - estimated fuel economy at 19 mpg highway and 14 mpg city thanks to a new stop / start system that automatically turned off the engine when the vehicle was idling.

The 700 - pound weight - reduction achieved by the 2015 Ford F - 150 versus its predecessor goes a long way toward improving fuel economy, and when powered by the available 2.7 - liter EcoBoost engine with standard Auto Start - Stop, the F - 150 4 × 2 offers an EPA - estimated 22 miles - per - gallon combined.

For example, returning owners of 2008 model year F - 150s could see EPA - estimated fuel economy rating improvements of up to 43 percent and power - to - weight increases of up to 46 percent, while towing could improve as much as 3,900 pounds and payload could improve as much as 1,390 pounds, depending on engine and configuration.

The V6 does not have an estimated EPA fuel economy rating yet, however expect it to be slightly improved on over the old model's 17 city / 24 highway in FWD configuration.

The all - new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit (earlier post) will offer improved EPA - estimated fuel economy for the model: 30 mpg city (7.8 L / 100 km) and 40 mpg (5.88 L / 100 km) highway, for a combined 34 mpg (6.91 L / 100 km), two mpg higher on the combined measure than the automatic transmission version of the current generation Jetta.

Power levels remain unchanged at 147 horsepower and 132 pound - feet of torque, but thanks to the new CVT, fuel economy is estimated to improve by three mpg to 35 mpg combined.