That is, after all, the metric by which all electric vehicles are measured, and the new LEAF's claimed performance is a major
improvement over the outgoing car's 172 - km range.
Using aluminum hats on the steel brake discs, four - piston brake calipers that require less structural bracing, and smaller wheelhubs and suspension knuckles, BMW reduced unsprung weight by 15
percent over the outgoing car.
Prices have yet to be announced for the new S4 saloon and Avant models, but expect a premium of around 10 per
cent over the outgoing car, which started at # 39,610 for the saloon.
But Mazda insists that's because of the positions the seats must be in when those measurements are calculated; if you take into account how much lower and farther back the seats can be moved than in older Miatas, both headroom and legroom have greatly
increased over the outgoing car.
The new E63 doesn't offer a great leap in
horsepower over the outgoing car, but it makes some progress in chassis dynamics, and it offers a more entertaining transmission, even if it's not a stick - and - clutch manual.
While the ride, handling and steering have greatly
improved over the outgoing car, you'll find more comfort in a Chevy Cruze and more sport in a Mazda3.
The C 300 receives a 10kW boost to 190kW, though the mild - hybrid C 200 will deliver 140kW of power to rise by just
5kW over the outgoing car under normal circumstances.
It gains direct injection to produce 185 hp and 189 lb - ft of torque, improvements of 8 hp and 28 lb -
ft over the outgoing car's base 2.4 - liter engine.
The Mercedes - Benz GLA prices and specs have been revealed; the facelifted model now starts at # 25,880 - an increase of # 620
over the outgoing car.
Stylistically, it's a huge improvement
over the outgoing car, more modern and clean looking.