They are much
lighter than on the previous model - the front seats alone trim over four kilograms (8.8 lb) off the weight.
Not exact matches
Although built
on the VW Group's ubiquitous MQB platform, it retains the Audi Space Frame aluminium and steel hybrid construction of the
previous models and, as you would expect, is
lighter, more efficient and faster
than before.
Rather
than the «body -
on - frame» construction of the
previous models, it's built around an aluminium monocoque, which helps to make this Discovery much
lighter than its predecessor — by up to 480 kg, in fact.
The wagon rides
on the same chassis as the 5 Series sedan, which is
lighter yet more rigid
than the
previous model.
Not only is the new Cherokee
lighter, more fuel efficient, and larger inside
than the
previous model without growing
on the outside, but Jeep actually cut $ 400 off the MSRP of the base Latitude
model, which now starts at $ 23,995, making it cheaper
than the
previous model as well.
The new XF is expected to be slightly larger
than the outgoing
model (in order to resolve the leg room and boot space situation
on the
previous car), and yet it promises to be 100 kg
lighter.
The reason why Mercedes - Benz went
on to launch a more affordable
model of the E-Class diesel is because of the brand new 1950 cc 4 - cylinder engine, which is fully made of aluminium and weighs 31 kgs
lighter than the
previous diesel engine.
The new Cayman is up to 30 kg
lighter, depending
on the specific
model and equipment, and it consumes up to 15 per cent less fuel per 100 km
than the
previous model — despite higher engine and driving performance.
... The latest
model is 15 percent
lighter and 21 percent smaller... but retains its predecessor's 6 - inch screen size... uses the same E-Ink Pearl screen found
on the Kindle DX... can now accommodate up to 3500 books, 2000 more
than the
previous.
Other leaks have revealed that the lens
on the iPhone 7 iSight camera will be larger
than previous models, which should have a big impact
on how much
light it can capture and the quality of pictures it produces.
The new MacBooks, which are thinner,
lighter and faster
than previous models, are primarily aimed at business customers and others who spend a lot of time
on their computers, said Jan Dawson, chief analyst at Jackdaw Research.
The screen is much slimmer
than it is
on previous MacBook
models, and the Apple logo no longer
lights up.