Volkswagen will not offer
new diesel models in the U.S. the German daily Handelblatt reports.
The new diesel model in the BMW 7 Series is characterised by spontaneous and supreme traction and pulling power combined with outstanding efficiency.
Not exact matches
New results challenge the existing paradigm that late
model diesel cars are associated,
in general, with far higher PM emission rates.
In preliminary test runs, Kai Pfister has managed to demonstrate that this
new diesel fuel can actually power a
model car.
A 549bhp non-S AMG is also available, but the
new model's biggest sellers will come
in the form of two turbo -
diesels: a 2.1 - litre four - cylinder 250 d and 3 - litre V6 350 d.
On his watch, Audi introduced
new models such as the Q7 cross / utility vehicle,
in addition to the R10 race car, which became the first
diesel - powered car ever to win the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The C - segment
model also will get Mazda's
new Skyactiv
diesel in some markets, including Europe, but executives here say they will wait to gauge interest before considering whether to offer that engine
in the U.S..
In addition to the Q5's gas - engine
models, a hybrid
model and a
new turbo -
diesel version are offered.
This second - gen
model — which shares its basic MFA architecture with the A-Class and the
new CLA sedan — has been on sale
in gas and
diesel - powered forms
in other markets since 2011.
Though no cheat devices were found
in vehicles with the
new EA288
diesel engine, VW withdrew its request to EPA - certify 2016 TDI
models.
Based on the
new generation G30 BMW 5 - series, BMW's reluctance to offer higher - powered
diesel models like the M550d
in the UK makes the D5 S particularly interesting for buyers looking for a high performance
diesel model regardless of its power and torque deficit.
We also learned that Bentley is working on both hybrid and
diesel powertrains, both of which are likely to be offered on the existing
model range within the next couple of years,
in addition to the
new V8 petrol engine that will be fitted to the Continental next year.
This
new model, along with plenty of other plug -
in hybrid
models, is part of Audi's strategy to pump up its electrified portfolio to target Tesla, a goal made even more important now by the company's desire to distance itself from the
diesel emissions scandal.
The
new TDI
diesel model offers impressive acceleration, thanks
in part to its generous torque, and returns an even more impressive 38 mpg on the highway.
This would also (probably) be a reason for GM to have announced a year
in advance that the
new Canyon / Colorado will also have a
diesel option available for the 2016
model year.
The S 350d and S 400d
models will open the ledger priced
in the low - to - mid $ 200K range and powered by a
new 3.0 - litre inline six - cylinder turbo -
diesel engine.
The automaker reached a $ 15 billion settlement with U.S. regulators at the end of June, bringing to a close one painful chapter of the
diesel saga, but the fate of
new and unsold
diesel models is one of a few items still up
in the air.
The
new GLE will be sold initially
in four different
diesel and gas powered versions, with a plug -
in hybrid
model showing up father down the road.
All Hilux
models in the UK come with the sole option of a
new 2.4 - litre four - cylinder
diesel engine with 148bhp.
The result is a Range Rover that sets
new standards
in the premium compact SUV segment for fuel economy and CO2 emissions, with the front - wheel - drive
diesel coupé
model capable of an exceptional sub 130g / km * CO2.
The Ranger's five - cylinder
diesel will continue to be available
in non-Raptor
models, but it's unclear whether a lower - output version of the Raptor's
new 2.0 - litre
diesel will replace the 118kW 2.2 - litre
diesel that currently powers entry - level Rangers.
VW AG has still not applied for certification for any
diesel models for 2016 from among its three brands, raising the possibility that the repaired 3.0 - liter
models will effectively be the last «
new» VW Group
diesels sold
in the U.S.
Substantial updates for the 2016
model - year, highlighted by the
new - generation Ingenium turbo -
diesel engine as fitted to the tested HSE TD4 Dynamic flatter with on - paper promise and perform well
in the real - world, though don't expect to match the 5.1 L / 100 km fuel claim...
While the base
model is likely to get a
new 1.8 - litre unit, the top -
model will be powered by the mighty V6
diesel found
in today's GLK 350.
The
new model gets revised styling and a
new range of
in - line 6 - cylinder petrol and
diesel engines with mild - hybrid technologies.
With the
new Countryman available with petrol,
diesel and even plug -
in hybrid powertrains, there's an
model for everyone.
The global powertrain lineup for the
new Focus will include a range of state - of - the - art Ford EcoBoost ™ four - cylinder turbocharged direct injection (DI) engines — including the 1.6 - litre unit
in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common - rail
diesel engines, all of which offer reductions
in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20 per cent compared to the outgoing
models.
Word is that the next - gen BMW X5 will build on the same range of four and six - cylinder
diesels and four and eight - cylinder petrol engines seen
in the current
models, with appropriate upgrades to make full use of the expected weight reductions to come with the
new platform.
Like the current car, the 2015 Golf is offered
in three guises: the Golf is powered by a 1.8 - litre turbocharged, direct - injection four - cylinder TSI engine; the Golf TDI Clean
Diesel model gets a
new 2.0 - litre common rail, turbocharged, direct - injected
diesel engine; and the GTI gets an uprated 2.0 - litre four - cylinder TSI engine making about 210 horsepower and a healthy 258 lb - ft of torque.
The
new Mini Countryman will be available
in two petrol variants - Mini Countryman Cooper S and Mini Countryman Cooper S JCW Inspired - and one
diesel model - Mini Countryman Cooper SD.
With the addition of the
new engine, BMW is now offering a choice of three petrol - engine
models with power output ranging from 150 hp to 272 hp and four
diesel models culminating
in the 286 hp BMW X3 xDrive35d as the most dynamic performer
in the range.
However, a
new eight - speed automatic now available
in Europe's entry - level
diesel model will eventually become available
in Australia.
Once alone
in the light - duty segment, the 1500's eventual
diesel model will have to compete against
new oil - burning offerings from Ford's F - 150 and Chevy's just - announced
new Silverado.
Citroën is introducing a
new six - speed electronic transmission system on its 1.6 HDi 110 hp
diesel models of the C4
in Europe.
Those with a hefty appetite for power will want to know that there's a
new diesel engine
in the works that will likely be available
in the 2001
model year.
Which makes the
new model over $ 10,000 more expensive than the first - generation Audi SQ5
diesel which sold for $ 89,400
in 2013.
Increased use of ultra-high-strength steel and aluminum will also result
in increased efficiency, especially for the
newest TDI clean
diesel V6 - equipped version of the
model.
But «wow» was the only word on my lips while I was test driving the following four
models of the
new 2015 Volkswagen Golf: the 2015 Volkswagen GTI performance
model (arriving
in dealerships across the country as we speak); the 2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI base
model (expected
in June); the 2015 Volkswagen TDI
diesel model (watch for it
in August); and the 100 percent electric 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf (unfortunately, North America's first - ever electric Volkswagen will not be distributed
in Canada, at least for now).
However, the
new models will not be launched
in the US because of
diesel engine but company officials have confirmed plans to launch a 2.0 - litre turbocharged petrol - electric motor for the Range Rover Sport later.
There will also be a 1.6 - liter
diesel, but don't expect it
in the U.S. Hyundai says that the power will be up for the
new model year, but they're not offering specific figures yet.
Subaru will use next month's Geneva motor show to debut its
new diesel boxer engine
in the Legacy and Outback
models.
The
new model is space - efficient, rides well, and comes
in regular (Golf), performance (Golf GTI), ultra-performance (Golf R),
diesel (Golf TDI) and electric (e-Golf)
models.
The big news for the 2014 Audi A7 is the addition of a
diesel engine
model and a
new, high - performance RS 7, the most powerful RS
model ever offered
in the U.S..
The D5
model Matt is driving has an all
new 2.0 litre
diesel with 222 hp mated to an automatic transmission he says is one of the few chinks
in the the XC90's armor.
Acolytes of fuel - efficient
diesels in general and VW's
diesel engines
in particular (
in Canada, about 30 % of VW sales are
diesel models) will be excited by an all -
new 2.0 - litre turbocharged TDI Clean
Diesel four - cylinder (designated EA288), a robust unit now pumping out 150 horsepower (at 3,500 rpm)-- 10 more horses than last year's
diesel engine — and 236 pound - feet of torque between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm.
Updates for the 2015 VW Passat include a
new diesel engine
in TDI
models that is rated up to 44 mpg, while a rearview camera is now available
in S and Wolfsburg trims.
The F - PACE will be priced from $ 40,9901 for the turbocharged 180 - hp 2.0 L
diesel four - cylinder when it arrives
in the U.S. 2017 Jaguar XE Launched globally
in 2015, the Jaguar XE will arrive
in North American showrooms Spring of 2016 as a 2017
model year with key
new features.
Critical Knowledge: All -
new subcompact on sale
in Europe by end of 2008Replaces Getz
in Hyundai's European lineupDesigned
in Russelsheim, Germany, at Hyundai's European design studioHyundai hasn't said if U.S. buyers will get a version of the i20i20 blue concept gets
diesel engine, other super-economy featuresIntroductionTo be introduced at the Paris Motor Show
in October, the i20 supplements Hyundai's growing lineup of
models in Europe and elsewhere that get the «i» prefix.
The mid-life refresh
in 2015 was pretty subtle, with the biggest difference being revised lights at the front and rear, plus the
new badging at the back designed to identify
diesel or hybrid
models easier.
Made
in: Puebla, Mexico Drivetrain: A 115 - horsepower electric motor powers the e-Golf; The Golf R has a more advance
model of the
new GTI's four - cylnder turbocharged direct - injection TSI 2.0 - liter w / appx 80 more horsepower than the GTI's 210; Golf Sportwagen comes with two powertrains: 1.8 - liter turbocharged, direct injection four - cylinder w / five - speed manual or six - speed AT or the TDI Clean
Diesel powered by 2.0 - liter common - rail turbocharged, diect - injection
diesel engine w / six - speed manual & DSG dual - clutch AT.