Not exact matches
The port is taking a number of measures to improve its
performance, including: expanding hours of operation at the truck gates; shifting
more vessel services to Portsmouth Marine Terminal; having activated its truck reservation system at NIT on March 1; and delivering eight new
diesel - electric shuttle trucks to Virginia International Gateway (VIG) on February 28.
But in the X3 you're less inclined to utilise the
performance than you are in a 3 - series or 5 - series, and the X3 M40i delivers
more vividly on the entertainment front, so if you're going
diesel you might as well opt for the
more frugal of the pair.
With 235bhp from 4800 - 5600rpm and 258 lb ft from 1650rpm the new engine's
performance has no close equivalents in the crossover class —
diesel rivals from BMW and Mercedes produce less power but
more torque, and few rivals offer petrol variants with similar specifications.
The lack of a six - cylinder
diesel option might be considered a limiting factor for those after a bit
more punch, but for the
performance minded buyer, the fantastic Quadrifoglio with its 503bhp was enough to send us into a spin during eCoty.
From then on there were the also the 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 lt turbo engines by most carmakers but since the emissions tests are now going to be based on real life conditions and not lab conditions, even those displacements apart from the
diesel ones will prove to pollute
more than what is claimed and as such, especially in the non-turbo small petrol engines the only way to meet the emissions is to upsize in order also to maintain and improve
performance.
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diesel vehicles will involve changes to software, and possibly hardware, that could leave owners with cars that deliver diminished fuel economy and
performance or require
more maintenance, experts said Tuesday.
The V6s still feel
more appropriate and, of the pair, it's the petrol that feels sweetest, but the
diesel digs deeper for its
performance from lower revs so there's not a lot in it for real - world pace.
Engine-wise we'd pick either the THP 210 or BlueHDi 180, each of which offers suitable
performance, and of the two it's the auto - equipped
diesel that probably makes
more sense.
And even in sporty R - Line trim - and particularly with the
diesel engine - it's less of a
performance car purchase than the
more powerful, slightly sharper, significantly
more practical VW Golf GTD, a car that already struggles to raise evo's pulse.
The way the vRS delivers its
performance varies from petrol to
diesel — the former is naturally the revvier,
more entertaining companion, always feels brisk enough for road use and its manual gearbox in particular is a slick - shifter.
More powerful and
performance orientated petrol engined SUVs will struggle to keep up with Bentley's first
diesel.
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more standard - size vehicles, SUVs, and high performance sports cars utilize technology with hybrid drivetrains, diesel engines, turbochargers, and low - rolling resistance ti
more standard - size vehicles, SUVs, and high
performance sports cars utilize technology with hybrid drivetrains,
diesel engines, turbochargers, and low - rolling resistance tires.
It's difficult to recommend the 237bhp
diesel, however, when you consider that it's
more expensive to buy and to run than the 187bhp model, and the latter can do everything the
more powerful model does, apart from offering mildly snappier
performance.
Granted, it's not as economical as a BMW 1 Series
diesel, but from the perspective of
performance cars, the M4 is a lot
more efficient on fuel than most of its rivals.
Although it doesn't ride as comfortably as some rivals, whether you're tempted by the unique
performance appeal of the V8 GTS, or the
more cost - efficient
diesel, the Maserati Quattroporte is well worth considering as an alternative to the German brands if you're shopping for a big luxurious saloon.
The XL1, a price for which has yet to be revealed, can run on
diesel power, electric power or, in so - called boost mode, a combination of both sources for
more spritely
performance.
The Velar itself will be about # 15k cheaper than the entry - level Range Rover Sport, too - but it's worth noting that the entry point is for the 176bhp
diesel in Standard trim only; if you want to get close to matching the
performance of even the most modest Macan, the # 43,500 model that has 249bhp, you'll need a Velar S D240, which costs # 10,000
more, at # 53,720.
In terms of engines, the
diesels make the most sense as they're
more refined and offer the best mix of economy and
performance.
There was
more final calibration work to be done on the 0.9 petrol we drove, and it didn't feel quite as refined as the
diesel, but given the Micra's grown in size, there was enough
performance available with either engine.
The 254bhp 3.0 - litre V6
diesel is smoother and has a
more melodious engine note; and, with 600Nm of torque, the
performance is effortless.
A new
diesel engine to the A4 range is the 3.0 TDI 150kW multitronic, which provides even
more performance, with 150kW from 3500 - 4500rpm and 400Nm from 1250 - 3500rpm.
aFe's LARGE Bore HD exhaust system allows you to squeeze even
more power out of your
diesel with a free - flowing mandrel - bent stainless steel exhaust that encourages maximum exhaust velocity and noticeable
performance gains.
Though the equitable showroom tag of the
Diesel may not hint at it, our experience with the Panamera and Cayenne ranges does suggest that those Macan buyers stand to pay quite a large price on
performance for the sake of that fleet - friendly engine — with the petrol versions of the larger front - engined Porsches tending to be considerably
more sporting than their
diesel siblings.
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Three all - new turbocharged engines, leading with a 2.0 L at launch — followed later with a 1.5 L and an available 1.6 L turbo -
diesel — provide
more choices when it comes to
performance, efficiency and capability.
The 2018 Equinox will offer three turbocharged engines — including the segment's first turbo -
diesel — providing customers
more choices when it comes to
performance, efficiency and capability.
With output offerings of 103 and 125 kW (140 and 170 CV), the 2.0 - liter MultiJet II I - 4 turbodiesel
diesel delivers
more power and
performance, while still meeting Euro 6 emissions standards.
If you want
more performance there's a 176bhp 2.0 - litre
diesel automatic that can do 0 - 62mph in 8.6 seconds and will return 64.2 mpg.
Mercedes C - Class
Diesel Review Car Tested: 2015 Mercedes - Benz C220 CDI Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 51.86 — 55.74 lakhs The C - Class is highly appealing inside - out and the
diesel model has ample
performance Although
diesel fuel has been deregulated and the price of petrol fuel seems quite attractive,
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More importantly, Hartge also treated the BMW 5 - Series with a sweet
performance package, courtesy of an engine conversion that takes the 535d's 3.0 - liter twin - turbo straight six
diesel engine and improves its output from 295 horsepower and 442 lb / ft of torque all the way up to 354 horsepower and 516 lb / ft of torque.
Overall the 520d is plenty quick, but if you do want
more performance then you can go for the 530d which has a 265bhp straight six
diesel engine.
Above that, there'll be the even
more powerful X5 M. With a crossover like this, I'm probably not going to put it on a track very often (or at all), which makes the
diesel the ideal mix between usable
performance for the street and economy.
True, the
performance isn't up to Mulsanne and Ghost standards — although 0 - 60mph in 7.5 seconds from a
diesel in a car weighing
more than either Ghost or Mulsanne is none too shoddy — but with 30mpg on the combined cycle the Range Rover is distinctly less juicy than the luxo - barges.
CHICAGO — A range of three turbocharged engines — including the segment's first turbo -
diesel — provides customers
more choices when it comes to
performance, efficiency and capability in the all - new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
Turbocharged engines and
more A range of three turbocharged engines — including the compact SUV segment's first turbo -
diesel in North America — provides customers
more choices when it comes to
performance, efficiency and capability in the all - new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
The BMW M
Performance exhaust system Active Sound, for example, bestows also
diesel vehicles with an even
more powerful and emotional sporting sound.
, 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
Performance diesels are nothing new for the European market, across the Atlantic they love the
more affordable fuel prices and longer ranges provided by the alternative fueled machines.
Some notable upgrades to the 2018 Chevy Equinox include a
more lightweight build with a lower center of gravity for better fuel economy and
performance, a standard turbocharged engine, the option of a turbo -
diesel engine coming soon, advanced safety equipment, and plenty of space to stretch in the cabin.
It has a lovely interior that's
more modern than the Golf, and is quieter, I would highly recommend the Leon TSI Petrol, it's a lot better than the
diesel, with very good
performance when in sport mode.
While the principal
performance characteristic of the
diesel V6 was abundant torque, the petrol V6 skews
more towards power and revs.
By comparison, the 20d variant (itself weighing 85 kg less than the higher -
performance diesel) is
more responsive where turn - in is concerned.
The new Jaguar X-Type automatic
diesel combines high levels of refinement with optimised
performance and economy, and promises
more choice and even greater luxury, to appeal especially to a younger,
more family - orientated audience.
Compared with
more expensive hybrids and
diesel engines, EcoBoost builds upon today's affordable gasoline engine and improves it, providing
more customers with a way to improve fuel economy and emissions without compromising driving
performance.
Ranger customers in Europe will have a choice of two new state - of - the - art common - rail Ford Duratorq TDCi
diesels which serve up exceptional
performance with
more power and torque, while also delivering outstanding fuel efficiency.
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diesel hybrid technology, the manufacturer has managed to achieve improved
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While
performance figures aren't yet available, the
diesel version returns
more miles per tank, being rated at 43 mpg in the U.K.
Under the hood, the Infiniti XQ70 S Design will come with a range of V6 petrol and
diesel engines, but
more details with the SUV «s
performance will be known in Paris.
The DZire's
diesel motor is
more free revving but
performance is better in the mid and top - end, while the Zest shines in the low and mid range, with a weak top - end.