The firm added that these five cars will be supplemented by a range of gasoline and diesel plug - in hybrid and
mild hybrid options on all models, which confirms that the EVs will be built on the current scalable platforms, meaning they will carry familiar nameplates.
Specific powertrain details are unknown, but we're hopeful for a V - 6 diesel option, and it's likely we'll see
a mild hybrid option based on the eAssist model that was sold in limited quantities in California in 2016.
The 2017 Suzuki Swift will go on sale in the UK in June, with the a new
mild hybrid option and prices starting at # 10,999 for the Swift SZ3.
The fuel economy is even better on the eAssist
mild hybrid option due to its electric motor and the engine that is a smaller size than the other trims.
Not exact matches
Compared to the 2016 Nissan Rogue, the refreshed 2017 Rogue is $ 635 more expensive and includes
mild styling tweaks, more available safety technology, and a new
hybrid powertrain
option (pricing for that model comes later).
We figure the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Sport Concept will be offered with a conventional 3.6 - liter V - 6, plus the
mild hybrid and PHEV powertrains as
options.
On the
hybrid front, customers will be able to choose from three
options:
mild with a 41 - hp electric motor, or one of two plug - in models with motors rated at either 68 hp or 109 hp.
About 10 % of S - Class buyers are expected to go for the
mild -
hybrid option.
The refreshed Creta will carry forward the same engine
options but it is rumoured that there will also be
mild -
hybrid technology on offer to increase fuel efficiency.
The move means that all new JLR models from that date will offer either a fully electric, plug - in
hybrid or a 48V
mild -
hybrid option within their individual line - ups.
You get a choice of two petrol engines — well, to be more precise, it's just the one
option, a 1.2 - litre petrol, but you can choose to have it either with or without assistance from a very small electric motor, making it a
mild hybrid, which Suzuki calls SHVS.
In addition to the standard front - wheel drive models, the Cube was sold with the
option of a
mild hybrid system.
Both V6 and V8 engine
options will carry over, though a
mild hybrid system paired with a turbocharged four - cylinder engine is rumored.
Ram is pulling its diesel in favor of the
mild hybrid engine at the same time Chevy is adding a diesel
option for the 2019 Silverado and Ford's 2018 F - 150 diesel engine is just coming available.
In addition to its all - electric range, Volvo will also be introducing a range of petrol and diesel plug - in
hybrid and
mild hybrid 48 - volt
options on all its models.
- * Updated 3.6 - liter V - 6 with
mild hybrid system - * Updated 5.7 - liter V - 8 with
mild hybrid system - * Updated 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel gets more power - * Eight - speed automatic transmission is now lighter - * New electronic locking rear differential an
option on all trims - * New 4x4 Off Road package is optional on most trims
The
mild hybrid looks like a good
option: hopefully they'll roll it down the range at minimal cost over the coming years.
However, the
mild hybrid system will also be on offer as an
option.
Kia has revealed a fresh Sportage for 2018, facelifting what is its biggest seller in Britain with a mildly revised design and new powertrains, including a new
option utilising 48 - volt
mild hybrid assistance.
Three engine
options are available, starting with the new entry - level 266bhp 2.0 - litre turbocharged four - cylinder petrol, which also features
mild hybrid technology.
The
mild hybrid is an
option for the first group; the 2009 Vue Two - Mode is aimed at the latter, fitted with a 3.6 - liter direct - injection V6 that develops 262 horsepower.
Under the hood all the engine
options will feature a standard 48 - volt
mild hybrid system.
That said, it is speculated that the next - generation light - duty pickup from FCA could add a turbocharged V6 to its engine lineup, possibly to keep pace with the F - 150's 2.7 L and 3.5 L EcoBoost V6s, along with a possible
mild hybrid powertrain
option.
The Ram 1500 is offered in two - or four - wheel drive, and there is a
mild hybrid system available as an
option.
The fleet - only Buick Regal eAssist
mild -
hybrid is updated new features,
options, and colors for the 2016 model year.
Other distinctions include an all - new powertrain with what could be called a
mild hybrid feature, a new suspension
option, a sumptuous new interior, and a host of driver - assist features that edge closer to autonomous operating territory.
If you want the most efficient Swift of all, then you have a single
option: it's the SHVS
mild -
hybrid BoosterJet, which manages 97g / km and the same economy as the 1.2 - while being more likely to at least get close to matching the official data.
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new
mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel
options to be available.
The 2019 Ram 1500 truck removes 225 pounds from its prior year, has an eTorque boost (
mild -
hybrid) motor
option, and burly front brakes that have 18 percent more brake pad area.
Of course, there's always the
option to just add a 48V
mild hybrid system.
The
mild hybrid will have the
option.