Picking up the designing cues of last year's remake of the popular midsize sedan, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid shares the new front end, updated interior and comes in at a base price $ 500
lower than the previous model.
The new Megane is longer and
lower than the previous model and features a wider front and rear track for improved road holding and handling.
The 2018 LEAF S starts at just $ 29,990 and adds attractive new styling inside and out, a 40 % increase in driving range, a 37 % increase in horsepower, e-Pedal, Automatic Emergency Braking with a price that's $ 690
lower than the previous model.
In the process, the new generation Passat gets shorter overhangs, while the model is also 12 mm wider and 14 mm
lower than the previous model.
Other modifications that are less visible but enhance the 911 Carrera's abilities include a ride height that's 0.4 inches
lower than the previous model due to a reconfigured Porsche Active Suspension Management system, wider rear wheels (widened by 0.5 to 11.5 inches), and wider rear tires, now measuring 305 mm instead of 295 mm.
Other highlights inside this impressive model include a reconfigured center console, which is seated
lower than previous models, as well as a forged aluminum rotary control feature and easy - access buttons for controlling the driver - selectable drive modes.
The new styling makes it look bigger as well and it has actually grown in size but the curb weight is
lower than the previous model.
The Camry's roofline is about an inch
lower than the previous model.
Not exact matches
While the number of platelets produced per megakaryocyte was
lower than normally made in the body, the researchers note that the system represents a significant advance over
previous models.
Jaguar points out that the XF's starting price is $ 5,275
lower than the
previous - gen
model's entry V - 6
model (the turbo - four is no longer offered in the XF).
The XD diesel achieves 52.7 mpg (4.1 L / 100 km) under Japan's JC08 test mode, 30 % -40 % better
than the
previous model and only 2.4 mpg (1.0 km / L)
lower than the larger Toyota Camry Hybrid and 8.9 mpg (26.4 L / 100 km)
lower than the slightly smaller Prius V.
The cockpit lies farther back in the body
than on
previous models, and the engine also has been
lowered and pushed back closer to the firewall for more of a front - mid-engine layout.
Moreover, horsepower is
lower than on the outgoing
model, 184 HP compared to the
previous 200 HP.
It comes standard with a Torsen limited slip differential, and the new
lower final drive (4.1:1 down from 4.3:1), makes the vehicle accelerate better
than previous models.
At the front, the grille is
lower and wider
than in
previous models.
Following current design trends, the roofline of the new Estate is slightly
lower, more angled
than that of the
previous model.
The Hilux itself is longer, wider and
lower than the
previous generation
model, which benefits practicality.
Add to this
low roofline a body that's actually 2 inches longer
than the hatchback version and you end up with a long,
low silhouette that gives the Coupe a more ground - hugging and purposefully sporty look
than any
previous Cooper
model, particularly in our tester's JCW trim.
Both attract vastly
lower company car taxation rates
than any
previous Kia D - segment
model.
Fans and followers of the
previous generation Prius» specs may notice the new
model's stated output and battery capacity is
lower than before.
Along with aerodynamic refinement efforts, another factor at work here is that this Touareg is built
lower to the ground
than the
previous model.
While that might appear
lower than the
previous hybrid, the EPA rolled out stricter testing procedures for 2017
models, so Honda estimates that mileage is actually up 1 in the city and 2 on the highway.
With its bold grille,
low roofline and sporty dimensions, the Mercedes A-Class is much more desirable
than the frumpy
previous model.
Volkswagen also claims that the new TDI pumps out 40 %
lower emissions
than the
previous 2013
model thanks to two exhaust gas recirculation systems, a particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter.
The new car's roof is
lower and its body longer
than that of the
previous model, with a wheelbase that has stretched nearly 4 inches.
New Mazda2 is 100 kg lighter
than the
previous model, thanks to Mazda's «gram strategy» diet, and the use of lightweight ultra-high tensile steels and new technology — leading to excellent fuel consumption and
low CO2 emissions.
Though 7 mm shorter and 3 mm
lower than the original XF, Jaguar says its new
model is more spacious
than the
previous.
REFINED & RESPONSIVE CHASSIS The 2017 Elantra is lighter
than the outgoing
model, and its rigid chassis is now reinforced with 53 percent advanced high - strength steel compared with 21 percent from the
previous model, providing improved stiffness at a
lower body weight.
The company says V -6-powered Explorers have 74 percent less smog - forming emissions
than the
previous model and are certified to have the same
low emissions as the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner gasoline - electric hybrids.
It utilizes Volkswagen's award - winning MQB architecture, which allows for a wider and
lower stance
than the
previous model.
Longer,
lower and wider
than the
previous generation
model, the new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with an improved ride quality thanks to a longer wheelbase.
Built on the new Global Architecture K Platform, the ES is still a front - wheel drive car but it is stiffer, bigger,
lower and more dynamic looking
than previous ES
models, with high - tensile steel keeping weight in check, multi-link rear suspension, a V - Brace for stiffness and even adaptive damping on the Sport
models.
There's no shortage of space inside the Sorento, and as the seats are mounted
lower than in the
previous model, there's more headroom
than before, as well as more legroom.
When the wing is in its optimum position the overall efficiency at high downforce is improved by over 50 %, and in
low drag by more
than 400 % compared to the
previous model.
While the current
model is much better
than the
previous generation, the DZire still scores
low on the styling front.
The CO2 emissions figure for the new four - cylinder diesel
models is 139 grams per kilometre — up to 24 percent
lower than the figures achieved by the
previous CDI
models.
And following the new Euro5 emissions standards set, the new Renault Laguna will feature Euro 5 engines and
lower CO2 on all engines (including the dCi 110 which emits 10 grams of CO2 less
than the
previous model).
They are
lower in profile
than the
previous models, and I think that this helps handling, but doesn't take away any of the storage.
These extraordinary performance figures contrast with
lower combined fuel consumption figures which, at 9.4 — 9.3 l / 100 km, are up to 1.1 l / 100 km less
than that of the
previous model (New European Driving Cycle or NEDC).
It also offers a
lower hip point
than the
previous model and revised cushions that provide a more natural body posture, according to Toyota.
Lower, wider and sleeker
than previous models, the WRX Concept places an even greater focus on sharp handling, with a
low centre of gravity and Subaru's famous All - Wheel Drive system.
The new powerplant also boasts excellent fuel economy: the combined consumption in the EU cycle is as high as 34mpg and CO2 emissions are as
low as 194g / km, an improvement of more
than 25 per cent over the
previous model's figures.
That's $ 200
lower than the starting price of the
previous model.
The CR - V has larger door openings and a 1.3 - inch
lower step - in height
than the
previous model.
The 2017 Elantra is lighter
than the outgoing
model, and its rigid chassis is now reinforced with 53 % advanced high - strength steel compared with 21 % from the
previous model, providing improved stiffness at a
lower body weight.
Featuring a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty design; longer,
lower and wider
than the
previous generation
model, the new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with improved ride quality thanks to the longer wheelbase.
The GS includes a new trim level that comes with anti-lock brakes and alloy wheels.Acura's «entry - level» car is longer,
lower and wider
than the
previous model and comes with a larger, more powerful engine and beefed - up clutch.
Featuring a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty design; longer,
lower and wider
than the
previous generation
model, the new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with improved ride quality thanks to the longer wheelbase; the new Sportage will go on sale later this year, with a choice of both diesel and gasoline engines following its debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
Exterior Design The 2012 Camry employs an elegantly simple but modern form, emphasizing a wider,
lower stance
than previous models.
The roofline is much
lower than on
previous models and generally, this coupe seats very
low.