Audi will offer a variety
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, with displacements ranging from 1.5 - to 2.0 - litre, along with 6 - speed manual and 7 - speed S tronic transmissions.
The ST line - up mirrors the five - door's, with S, SE Dynamic Technology, SE Technology, FR Technology, Xcellence Technology and Cupra 300 trim levels, and power coming from a selection
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
Both gearboxes send the power
of the turbocharged petrol direct - injection engine to the front axle.
A range
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines send power to the front wheels and span from frugal versions with low CO2 emissions to a powerful petrol hot hatchback.
Audi could offer the next - gen Audi A7 with a variety
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
The five - seat Ateca will be offered with standard front - wheel drive and optional four - wheel drive from launch and a familiar range
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
If you can't beat»em... With a decent choice
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, AMG Sport and full - house AMG models — and even a plug - in hybrid (in wagon form)-- Mercedes - Benz will be hoping the combination of choice and a new «face» will address X5 / X6's local sales superiority.
In addition to building its own range
of turbocharged petrol engines, GWM also started production of own seven - speed dual - clutch transmission in April 2017.
The XC40 has a mix
of turbocharged petrol and turbodiesel engine options.
The diesel powerplant develops 127kW (175hp) at 3,750 rpm and 360Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm and, in terms of breadth, its operational power band is comparable with
that of a turbocharged petrol engine.
It is a smart and rewarding choice featuring new design, a new range
of turbocharged petrol engines, an engaging and dynamic ride, and a comprehensive safety package.
No changes have been made to the range
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, however, so buyers can choose from an entry - level 113bhp 1.2 - litre petrol, a 161bhp 1.6 - litre petrol, and 1.5 or 1.6 - litre diesels.
> Engine and gearbox - Beneath the A-class is a range
of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
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.
The C - Class» engine range will be carried over as well, with a choice
of turbocharged petrols and diesel engines, while AMG's brand new 4.0 - liter bi-turbo V8 AMG with over 500 HP will power the range - topping Mercedes - AMG version.
Not exact matches
The selection
of TFSI
turbocharged petrol engines are relatively smooth, but it's worth noting that the smallest 1.0 - litre unit, featuring just three cylinders, only puts out 113bhp.
It uses a 2 - litre
turbocharged four - cylinder
petrol engine with 221bhp and 350Nm
of torque, which is good for 0 - 62mph in 6.2 sec and a top - speed
of 155mph.
Sitting at the very top
of the range, available only in Premium and Sport trims, is a 2.0 - litre
turbocharged petrol, which should provide some entertainment with its 208bhp output.
However, the mid-mounted 1.5 - litre
turbocharged three - cylinder
petrol engine is unchanged, save for a new particulate filter reducing NOx emissions in preparation
of incoming real world economy testing.
Five engine choices encompass three
turbocharged petrol TFSI four - cylinder units
of 1.0, 1.5 and 2 litres and a pair
of TDI turbodiesels in 1.6 - and 2 - litre capacities.
The development boss
of Renaultsport has defended the decision to switch the next generation Clio RS to a
turbocharged petrol engine.
Turbocharged and utilising cylinder deactivation tech and a
petrol particulate filter, it makes a sturdy 161bhp with 184 lb ft
of torque, delivered through either a six - speed manual or seven - speed
All engines are
turbocharged, a range
of diesel and
petrol options are available, refinement levels are better than most
of the competition.
Otherwise, expect the same combination
of four - cylinder
petrol and diesel engines making up the bulk
of the engine range, as well as an entry - level 318i utilising a
turbocharged 1.5 - litre three - cylinder unit.
The model line - up includes a plug - in hybrid, a brace
of diesels as well as
turbocharged V6 and V8
petrol engines.
Ford has not made mention
of a new ST or RS model, although we expect the former to be powered by a four - cylinder
turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels, as per the current ST.
The three - cylinder, 1.5 - litre
turbocharged petrol engine is untouched in the i8 Roadster, producing the same 228bhp and 236 lb ft as it has since the Mini-sourced unit was positioned behind the rear seats and ahead
of the rear axle in the original coupe.
Power remains unchanged - so the
petrol - powered Cayenne S retains its 3.6 - litre twin -
turbocharged V6 with 414bhp, while the Cayenne S Diesel Platinum Edition makes use
of a 380bhp, 4.1 - litre V8 capable
of somehow squeezing more than 35 miles from every gallon.
Which is why we were (mildly) intrigued by the arrival
of a new 158bhp 1.8 - litre
turbocharged petrol engine to the range, claimed to offer the combination
of upper - warmish performance — 136mph and 0 - 62mph in 8.6 seconds — plus almost - diesel fuel economy
of 41mpg on the official test.
With the addition
of a stop / start system to the 2 - litre
turbocharged EcoBoost
petrol engine, economy has increased from 39.2 mpg to 41.5 combined, with emissions also shrinking by 11g / km
of CO2 to 158g / km.
No drivetrain details have been revealed, but as the UX is similar in size to the Toyota C - HR, it's likely any production model would use the same mix
of hybrid and
turbocharged petrol engines, perhaps with a larger displacement
turbocharged option to offer a performance model suitable for Lexus customers.
With a powertrain comprised
of a 3 - litre
turbocharged V6
petrol engine, producing 335bhp, mated to a 132bhp electric motor, the E-Hybrid has a total system output
of 455bhp - some 22bhp more than the Cayenne S. Packing 14.1 kWh
of battery capacity, the Cayenne E-Hybrid is able to sail to a silent electric range
of around 27 miles, and will recharge from a 230V power source in 7 - 8 hours.
The twin motors are supplied with current by either a 20 kw / h battery pack (which is incorporated into the central «backbone»
of the car) or by a 2.0 - litre
turbocharged petrol engine turning a DC generator.
The bulk
of sales will be shared between a 113bhp
turbocharged 1.2 - litre
petrol engine and a tax - exempt 108bhp 1.5 - litre dCi diesel, while there'll also be a more potent 187bhp
turbocharged 1.6 - litre
petrol.
These
turbocharged engines are as much as 25 per cent more powerful and 15 per cent more efficient than the units they replace, and are accompanied by a naturally aspirated 123bhp / 117 lb ft
of torque (at 6000 / 4000rpm) 1.6 - litre in the
petrol line - up.
While it might seem down on power compared to the current crop
of super hatches, it's important to remember that the 271bhp 2 - litre
turbocharged petrol engine in the Cup - S did grant the ultra-hardcore Trophy - R the front - wheel drive Nürburgring lap record in 2014 (now held by the VW Golf Clubsport S).
The first was the
turbocharged 1.4 - litre
petrol Ecotec, which stumps up 148bhp and 181 lb ft
of torque.
DS did the kindest thing and put the old 1.6 - litre VTi engine out
of its misery when the range lost its Citroen badging, so you're now presented an all -
turbocharged range
of petrol and diesel models.
Unsurprisingly, the
petrol engine offers its best performance if you hang onto each gear a little longer, though it still never quite matches the acceleration
of its
turbocharged rivals.
Where the Cooper S uses a 189bhp version
of Mini's 2.0 - litre
turbocharged petrol engine and the JCW develops 228bhp, the Challenge finds itself between the two with 207bhp.
The engine remains the same, a lightweight 1.6 - litre
turbocharged petrol unit with 189bhp and 170 lb ft
of torque (with 192 lb ft available on overboost).
There are six engine and transmission combinations available in the C3 Aircross, based around three core engines — a naturally - aspirated 1.2 - litre three - cylinder
petrol, a
turbocharged version
of the same (both badged PureTech), and a 1.6 - litre «BlueHDi» turbodiesel.
The simplest combination is
petrol, manual, and front - wheel drive, which consists
of the Volkswagen Group's ubiquitous EA888 four - cylinder
turbocharged 2 - litre and a six - speed manual gearbox.
Petrol models comprise an entry - level 1.2 16v 75 (with 74bhp and 79 lb ft of torque) and two turbocharged petrol engines - the 898cc TCe 90, and the 1.2 - litre TC
Petrol models comprise an entry - level 1.2 16v 75 (with 74bhp and 79 lb ft
of torque) and two
turbocharged petrol engines - the 898cc TCe 90, and the 1.2 - litre TC
petrol engines - the 898cc TCe 90, and the 1.2 - litre TCe 120.
Going against the grain
of the C - segment a little, Mazda's
petrol engines for the 3 are not
turbocharged, the Japanese company sticking with natural aspiration and instead upping capacity.
The engine remains unchanged — Fiat's venerable 1.4 - litre
turbocharged petrol sits under the bonnet, producing 138bhp at 5500rpm and 152 lb ft
of torque from 2000rpm.
Under the bonnet is the THP S&S 1.6 - litre four - cylinder
turbocharged petrol engine that we have seen more recently in various states
of tune in hot Peugeots.
With pretty much every other manufacturer
of small performance cars moving to
turbocharged petrol engines, it's not hard to see the Clio's naturally aspirated motor as being the end
of an era — it's certainly one
of the last hot hatches that enjoys being ragged out to over 7000rpm.
Even the most basic 2 - litre
petrol engine musters 150bhp and a decent dose
of turbocharged mid-range torque.
Mazda hasn't gone down the road
of offering eco-specials in its 3 such as the Golf BlueMotion, nor has it turned to
turbocharging to extract the best from
petrol engine technology.