Fun, flexible, and downright funky, the 2018 Golf
matches turbocharged performance with mix - and - match versatility, plus a host of engineering and style refinements.
Not exact matches
In addition to a muscled - up
turbocharged 1.5 - liter four - cylinder engine said to be the Si's most powerful to date, the more - like - production - than - prototype prototype rocks
performance cues to
match.
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter
turbocharged 6 - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS 20 - inch alloy R Design wheels Hill decent control Dynamic stability traction control Tire - pressure monitoring system Tilt / telescoping steering column 40/20/40 split folding rear seats Heated outside mirrors Auto - dimming rearview mirror Keyless push - button ignition High -
performance audio system with 8 speakers In - dash single CD player with WMA / MP3 capability HD radio USB / Auxiliary audio inputs Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity R - Design elements: 20 - inch wheels, sports chassis, chrome tailpipes, chrome skid plate, color -
matched lower body moldings, blue instrument cluster, silk - metal grille, sport leather seats, aluminum pedals, aluminum center stack, leather steering wheel and gearshift knob
Unsurprisingly, the petrol engine offers its best
performance if you hang onto each gear a little longer, though it still never quite
matches the acceleration of its
turbocharged rivals.
Our source says that engineers are currently working on beefing up the standard Soul's suspension and braking components to
match the extra power, so it's likely that the
turbocharged Soul would be a
performance - oriented variant in the vein of the SX Turbo versions of the Kia Forte Koup and Forte 5 models.
Unlike many rivals, Mazda employs a «right sizing» policy for its engines rather than «downsizing» - the company believes that greater efficiency and
performance will come from
matching a car with a suitably - sized engine, rather than trying to squeeze more
performance from a smaller
turbocharged unit.
When you pair the 2018 Civic's available 1.5 - liter
turbocharged engine with the CVT gearbox, you will experience inspiring
performance matched with impressive fuel efficiency!
Following the launch of the K3 sedan and K3 hatchback, the all - new two - door K3 Koup Turbo boasts European - inspired design and
performance to
match with a 1.6 - liter gasoline direct - injected
turbocharged (T - GDi) four - cylinder engine putting out 201 horsepower and 195 lb. - ft.
The up - level 2.0 - liter
turbocharged engine carries over, as does its 245 horsepower, but it's
matched to a new eight - speed automatic transmission, which should improve
performance and efficiency.
Enhanced nine - speed automatic transmission tuned to
match the
performance of all - new 2.0 - liter direct - injection
turbocharged inline four - cylinder engine
The
turbocharged 2.0 L four - cylinder is becoming almost common among automakers, and BMW's TwinPower contribution, while well
matched to the crossover, is hardly the last word in
performance.
New 1.5 L and 2.0 L
turbocharged gas engines are
matched with two unique new nine - speed automatic transmissions, with the 2.0 L turbo engine offering stronger acceleration and a higher degree of
performance than its 1.5 L counterpart.
The supercar features a high - powered, twin -
turbocharged V8 engine with a 7 - speed automatic transmission and
performance that not many cars can
match.
Finally, the
turbocharged Ford Mustang EcoBoost and the V8 - powered Mustang GT are each getting cool, model - specific new equipment for 2019 — the EcoBoost in the form of an available Active Valve
Performance Exhaust borrowed from the 2018 Mustang GT, and the GT in the form of automatic rev -
matching on manual - equipped
Performance Pack models.
However, peek beneath the sheetmetal and you'll find a very similar car to the S4 sedan — nearly identical, in fact — with the same pulse - pounding
turbocharged performance to
match its low - slung good looks and the same excellent Audi Connect tech.
Should you be extraordinarily patient and find more pocket change in the cushions of your Eames Lounge Chair, Audi will offer a higher -
performance S4 variant for the 2018 model year, which includes a 354 - horsepower
turbocharged V - 6
matched to an eight - speed automatic.