Sentences with phrase «of diesel powertrain»

However, absence of diesel powertrain was the only shortcoming observed.

One of our favorite features of the diesel powertrain is the «smart» exhaust - braking.

Unlike some diesel small cars, the i30 does not appear to suffer significantly from the extra weight of the diesel powertrain over the front - end either.

The Cruze's value proposition becomes somewhat diminished when options are added, but the addition of a diesel powertrain for both body styles should appeal to those in the market for a stylish and efficient vehicle.

As buyers slowly making a beeline for petrol - powered cars again, popular nameplates that disappeared thanks to the lack of a diesel powertrain in the country a few years ago are now making a comeback.

Not exact matches

The statement also said that UK operations will remain a centre of excellence for powertrain development and production, and announced plans to build a new generation two - litre diesel engine at Dagenham from 2015 or 2016.

The application of hybrid powertrains and renewable fuels on diesel platforms will further reduce the vehicles» greenhouse gas emissions and could breathe still more life into what was a very hazy U.S. industry not long ago.

Audi has decided to run into the 4 megajoules class of hybrid output for its 2015 race season, which means the revised R18 powertrain will need to use 2.5 percent less diesel per lap.

Mercedes - Benz GLK250 Bluetec Although the GLK350 gets a new direct - injected V - 6 (with 34 more hp and another 15 lb - ft of torque), the biggest GLK powertrain news for 2013 is the arrival of the GLK250 Bluetec diesel model.

Although this deal decreases the likelihood of GM using VM Motori diesels in its future models, it doesn't completely prevent it, as the Detroit Three have a history of sharing resources in powertrain development, the most recent example being GM and Ford's announcement of collaboration on nine and 10 - speed transmissions, after a successful collaboration on six - speed automatic transmissions for transverse applications.

And there are a lot of choices — Volkswagen offers 10 powertrains covering a range of gasoline, diesel, and plug - in hybrid versions.

Changes under the skin are less intensive, as the refreshed Volkswagen Touareg is powered by the same range of V - 6 and V - 8 gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains.

The most significant change is the addition of new Ingenium diesel powertrains for the European market.

But the longer - term plans for the Escalade on the Continent include both right - hand drive and a diesel powertrain, according to Jim Vurpillat, Cadillac's director of emerging markets.

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.

Sharper styling is a given, while a range of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains could be offered.

That said, simply put, torque production with high durability and low friction (the latter two mostly coming from low engine speeds and the use of heavy duty powertrain design approaches) is really the main reason diesel engines are used.

The winners, which include three diesels, an EV, eight engines using direct fuel injection and six with forced induction, emerged from a field of 44 powertrains evaluated by WardsAuto editors in October and November.

Like the Q8, the coupe - like Porsche Cayenne will offer a range of gasoline, diesel, and plug - in hybrid - electric powertrains.

Electric Vehicle Company Expanding in Foster City: Motiv Power Systems Top Zero - Emission Powertrain Manufacturer for Trucks, Buses Aug 18, 2016 The Daily Journal (San Mateo, CA) Move over dirty diesel, there's a growing electric vehicle company in town hoping to make zero - emission trucks and buses the wave of the future.

At the time, Dodge promised both hybrid and diesel powertrains; both projects stalled - perhaps indefinitely - ahead of Chrysler's meltdown.

Underneath the redesigned skin, the A5 will launch with a choice of five different powertrains, including two gasoline and three diesel engines.

The 2014 Nissan Qashqai will feature a range of gasoline and diesel powertrains, all of which are turbocharged for increased efficiency.

Because the GLC is closely linked to the powertrains of the C - Class sedan, we can reasonably expect the GLC to spawn both a diesel and a plug - in hybrid variant, along with the requisite AMG model that we have already seen running around in camouflage.

But with VW out indefinitely — out of the U.S. diesel market for good, I would bet — the Chevys represent the only brand that adds such a powertrain to popularly priced models, including sub - $ 30,000 Cruzes.

The SUVs will be offered with one of two powertrains — the 4.4 - liter V - 8 diesel engine or the 5.0 - liter supercharged V - 8 engine.

Expect the model to feature a range of gas, diesel, hybrid, and plug - in hybrid powertrains as well as a choice of front and all - wheel drive.

The mass of the engine and four - wheel drive powertrain still tells, though — with the Avant's 1790 kg kerbweight being 150 kg more than that of the basic front - drive diesel.

The combo of the updated 5.3 - liter V - 8 with cylinder deactivation and eight - speed automatic is the standard powertrain, with the similarly massaged 6.2 - liter V - 8 or the 3.0 - liter diesel six, both in tandem with a ten - speed automatic, as the optional motivation.

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.

The Tiguan will share its platform with the MQB - based Volkswagen Golf, with which it will also share a range of gas and diesel powertrains.

In Europe, a few of the A7's available powertrains are also changed for 2015, including the 3.0 - liter diesel V - 6 that we have in the U.S. as the A7 TDI model.

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.

The powertrains offered for the European model at launch include one TDI diesel and the familiar 2.0 - liter four - cylinder, as well as a 1.4 - liter and 1.8 - liter version of Audi's TSFI turbocharged, direct - injected gasoline four - cylinders.

A range of petrol - hybrid powertrains is likely though, in common with other Lexus and Toyota models — to date, the upmarket brand has only offered one diesel model in the UK, in the second - generation Lexus IS.

As such, Palmer and FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed all sorts of plans for Jeep's forward growth, including a confirmation that the next - generation Jeep Wrangler will offer hybrid and diesel powertrains along with the long - rumored pickup bodystyle.

Apart from the appearance changes, Audi has also revised the 2016 Audi Q3's powertrain offerings, which, in Europe, include a whole range of gasoline and diesel engines between 1.4 - and 2.5 - liters.

Bentley's new boss has confirmed that work is progressing on a range of major innovations for the brand, set to include the arrival of diesel and hybrid powertrains, development of a new SUV model, a return to racing - and a dramatically lightened version of the Continental Supersports.

That will help more buyers access the diesel powertrain, which was previously positioned well into the premium end of the Golf range.

The turbocharged 3.0 - liter diesel V - 6 will be the powertrain of choice for the economy - minded shopper, however, with 225 horsepower and 406 pound - feet of torque on tap and 19 city and 28 highway mpg.

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.

With new powertrains, including a flex - fuel - capable 164 - hp 2.5 - liter I - 4 and a 3.2 - liter diesel I - 5 producing 197 hp and 347 lb - ft of torque, the global Ranger features significant technical improvements compared to its counterpart in the U.S. Styling for the truck is contemporary, departing from the traditional look of past U.S. - market Rangers.

The bigger powertrain news arrives in January, in the form of a diesel engine option.

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.

The impressive fuel consumption is due to a powertrain that comprises a 208bhp V6 HDi diesel engine powering the front wheels and two electric motors — worth 295 lb ft of torque each but only 20bhp — powering the rears.

The Jeep Liberty CRD is the first mid-sized SUV with a diesel powertrain sold in the U.S. With its 2.8 - liter diesel engine, Liberty CRD combines the power and performance of an eight - cylinder engine with the fuel economy of a four - cylinder engine.

The powertrain range will consist of a 180hp 2.0 - liter Ingenium diesel as well as 340hp and 380hp 3.0 - liter V6 gas variants priced from $ 40,990 (7), $ 42,390 (7) and $ 56,700 (7) respectively.

To meet consumer demand around the world, all seven Jeep models are sold outside North America, all of which are available in right - hand - drive and with petrol and diesel powertrain options.

The 1.4 - litre diesel was removed from the i20's powertrain options in late 2017 due to dwindling sales of diesel - powered cars in Europe.