It's clear the UK will get the 3.0 litre diesel and the 5.0 litre supercharged V8 — and that Americans will get the new 3.0 litre V6 Supercharged instead
of the diesel option — but we are hoping Land Rover will see fit to put the 4.4 V8 diesel in the Range Rover Sport for the first time to make a properly appealing diesel Sport with proper performance and oodles of torque.
City cars aren't intended for the kind of driving that makes diesel engines desirable, and the official economy figure of more than 70mpg for the economy - orientated SE Blue version means the lack
of a diesel option isn't a problem for buyers seeking efficiency.
Although availability
of a diesel option in the U.S. model is possible considering the introduction of the Colorado and Canyon diesels, it's not a foregone conclusion.
Cost
of diesel option: $ 4270 + 500 for trans = $ 4770.
Thus, while the introduction
of a diesel option in this generation may have led to sales growth and killing some competitors, the petrol variants make up the lion's share.
The only real disappointment is the lack
of a diesel option, but that doesn't affect the Power Wagon's styling.
Some markets will also get a brace
of diesel options, though none are likely to come to the U.S.. For complexity reasons, the only transmission fitted to the Stelvio is an eight - speed automatic courtesy of ZF.
The GLA will also likely receive a host
of diesel options, but with Mercedes - Benz's recent commitment to electrification, we wouldn't be surprised if we saw an all - electric GLA or at the very least, a hybrid GLA, further down the 2019 GLA's lifecycle.
We'd stay well clear of the petrol engines, but go for one
of the diesel options and you'll have yourself a well priced, well spaced and spacious family transport.
We'd stay well clear of the petrol engines, but go for one
of the diesel options and you'll have yourself a well priced, well specced and spacious family transport.
Not exact matches
The Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, on Tuesday sentenced two petroleum dealers to 20 years» imprisonment without an
option of fine for stealing Automotive Gas Oil, otherwise known as
diesel, using forged documents.
The DStyle is available with the 120bhp petrol or 90bhp HDI
diesel engine - starting from # 15,655 - and the DSport gets the higher state
of tune HDI 115 or full - fat THP 155
option - starting from # 17,780.
UK - based tuning company BBR has announced a new range
of tuning
options for the Mazda 3
diesel models — with a headline 243bhp and 392 lb ft
of torque for the 2.2 - litre
diesel models.
Volkswagen was happy to report, a few years ago, that the
diesel engine
option accounted for anywhere from 20 percent to 25 percent
of sales
of the Chattanooga - built Passat in any given month.
One has the
option of front and four - wheel drive, manuals and S tronic DSG automatics and a range
of turbocharged petrol and economical
diesels to power their A3, there's even a plug - in hybrid e-tron model.
A good
diesel hatchback is cheaper and easier to recommend: a VW Golf TDI Bluemotion is less powerful but feels as quick, and it costs over # 5000 less, though you'll spend some
of that specifying
options the Prius gets as standard.
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.
All engines are turbocharged, a range
of diesel and petrol
options are available, refinement levels are better than most
of the competition.
Since unit sales
of the Escalade in Europe would be miniscule, Vurpillat's inference
of an imminent
diesel option makes us think it could be offered on both sides
of the Atlantic.
A
diesel powertrain
option for GM's full - size SUVs has been rumored for at least a year, and the leading contender may be a revival
of the 4.5 - liter Duramax V - 8 that came very close to production before falling victim to the company's 2009 bankruptcy.
The fourth - generation
of Chevy's number one truck gets a bolder look, lighter platform, more tech — but not enough to scare the old timers — and six powertrain
options including a new inline - six turbo -
diesel engine.
Last
of the initial engine
options is a 1.5 - litre, four - cylinder
diesel badged A180d.
In addition to the
diesel engine, we added a laundry list
of options to ensure we had the full Land Rover mix
of luxury and capability.
Engine and gearbox >
Diesels make up the majority
of the range, with 2 - and 3 - litre capacity
options.
Launching with a suite
of four turbo petrol and turbo
diesel engines, the new Alfa Romeo Giulia is finally adding an Italian
option to the compact executive market, previously dominated by the big German manufacturers and occasionally infiltrated by Jaguar and the Japanese pair Lexus and Infiniti.
and it wouldn't have been bad had they just offered this car with a more powerful engine or V8, but no, instead anemic derivative engines and a
diesel that's absolute crap, cause they're right, for the price
of this car
optioned you can get a much better BMW, Audi or MB.
There has been a lot
of Chevy dealer interest in the
diesel options, Nicholson says, especially for the Equinox.
It offers modest levels
of entertainment even as a basic
diesel but the more appealing
options are the # 35,420 M240i and
of course the M2, which is probably a better car than BMW's own M4.
The completely redesigned, next - generation Audi R8 is expected to debut sometime next year as a 2016 model, with a new architecture shared with the Lamborghini Huracan and a set
of new powertrains that may include TDI
diesel and e-tron electric
options.
Despite
diesel - thickening temperatures, that engine
option would have saved a couple
of long, cold, $ 80 premium unleaded fill - ups along the way.
It will never be a Prius, or even a Range Rover
diesel, but the Land Cruiser's EPA ratings
of 13/18/15 mpg city / highway / combined are at least a mile or two less than the thirstiest
options in key rivals, much less some
of their thriftier versions.
Option two is the
diesel - powered version
of that 2.0 - liter turbo - four, which makes 180 hp and 317 lb - ft
of torque.
Mazda's new 2017 Mazda CX - 5 crossover will be the first Mazda in the U.S. with a
diesel engine
option beginning in the second half
of next year, the automaker confirmed at the 2016 Los Angeles auto show.
During the conference, Volkswagen chairman Dr. Martin Winterkorn says the CrossBlue was designed with American tastes in mind, and could / will be available with a range
of powertrain
options, including
diesel and plug - in hybrid drivelines.
Three
diesel options, a 1.5 -, 1.6 - and 2 - litre TDCi, come in five states
of tune with between 94bhp and 148bhp.
Beside kneecapping Woebcken's dreams
of independence for VW
of America, Diess» statement leaves mainstream
diesel car / SUV sales to newcomers Chevrolet and Mazda, the latter
of which announced at the L.A. Show it will add a
diesel option to its CX - 5 compact crossover next year.
The SUV may be the first Bentley to get a
diesel engine
option, with the most likely candidate being the VW Group's flagship 4.2 - liter turbodiesel, a version
of which is used in the Porsche Cayenne
Diesel S, producing a generous 627 lb - ft
of torque.
Closer to home, the same AMG handling pack is available with the 250 CDI
diesel engine, which offers near - identical power and the
option of a manual gearbox.
Grab the
diesel - powered
options, ranging from a 2.3 - liter turbodiesel four - cylinder with 161 hp and 297 lb - ft
of torque, all the way up to the 3.0 - liter turbodiesel, V - 6 with 255 hp and 406 lb - ft
of torque.
Now on sale alongside the more mundane Giulia
options, the Veloce sits alongside the Speciale»
diesel at the top
of the cooking models range.
Built on the same light and strong platform as the 7 Series (but without that car's expensive Carbon Core), the BMW 5 - series offers a range
of petrol,
diesel and plug - in hybrid engine
options, and will also forms the basis for the fire - breathing M5 super saloon.
Chevrolet will offer Colorado ZR2 in crew and extended cab configurations and a laundry list
of available
options that includes the 2.8 - liter Duramax turbo
diesel, seven - speaker Bose audio system, a bed mounted spare tire carrier, and a full - length black vinyl floor for easy cleaning.
With a pleasant and highly efficient base engine, and a mileage - champ
diesel on the way, that still leaves open the
option of a performance mill — perhaps a V - 6 or a turbo four?
The «High Feature» LTZ and High Country come with the 5.3 V - 8 and eight - speed automatic standard, or the 6.2 - liter V - 8, rated at 420 hp and 460 lb - ft, coupled to the 10 - speed automatic, as well as the
option of the
diesel.
Engine-wise expect the usual combination
of four - cylinder petrol and
diesel options, including AMG versions.
The range is far reaching, even yeilding a lifted Cross-Country model, and offers a range
of Ford derived four - cylinder petrol and
diesel options.
The bigger powertrain news arrives in January, in the form
of a
diesel engine
option.
It will go on sale in 2016 with a range
of engine
options in Europe, including a
diesel.
Volkswagen and General Motors, with the Chevrolet Cruze and Colorado, and GMC Canyon, and Chrysler with the Ram 1500 pickup are the only non-premium brands that offer
diesel engine
options in the U.S.. For VW, the
diesel take - rate has reached up to 25 percent
of U.S. sales in a given month, though recently, low gasoline and
diesel fuel prices here have blunted such sales.
The engine line - up
of the 2018 Cayenne will include turbocharged petrol and
diesel units, as well as a hybrid
option and a rumored electric powertrain.