As such, the models are expected to gain a 10 percent increase in highway mileage
over the outgoing models with a seven percent increase in the city department.
The new model has also shed a healthy 325 kgs
over the outgoing model with extensive use of aluminium in its construction.
Not exact matches
Torque rises by 49 per cent
over the
outgoing model,
with fuel consumption down by around 15 per cent.
In typical Audi fashion, the styling is more of an evolutionary upgrade
over the
outgoing model, coupled
with cues borrowed from the Audi Q8 concept.
The engine lineup for the coupe and cabriolet continues to mirror that of the standard E-class sedan and wagon
with the choice of two gasoline engines — both carried
over from the
outgoing model —
with detailed upgrades that are claimed to provide incremental improvements in fuel economy and emissions.
The 86 carries on
with a 2.0 - liter flat - four engine, though Toyota has bumped its output up to 205 horsepower and 156 pound - feet of torque, increases of merely five horsepower and five pound - feet of torque
over the
outgoing model.
Talking about the mechanicals first, both the vehicles
over here come
with a 4.4 - litre TwinPower V8 turbo petrol engine that produces much more power and torque than the
outgoing models.
For the 2015
model year, the Elantra facelift gets a host of cosmetic upgrades along
with some swanky new features while the mechanicals and engines have been carried
over from the
outgoing model.
Interestingly, those peak output figures are actually a downgrade
over the
outgoing model,
with the 2.4 - liter powerplant down 5 ponies from a previous 190 horsepower, and the 2.0 - liter down 24 ponies from a previous 264 horsepower.
The new Touareg, which shares its MLB Evo platform
with the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Lamborghini Urus, Audi Q7 and Bentley Bentayga, is longer and wider than the
outgoing model, but has lost
over 200 lbs of curb weight.
Ford had hoped the radical redesign would lead to the same success it had
with the 1986 Taurus, and went as far as predicting that the new Taurus would continue the
outgoing model's record of selling
over 400,000 units a year.
Lesser
models make do
with a traditional console - shifted six - speed, still an improvement
over the
outgoing model's five cogs.
This is the first hybrid AMG
model,
with the technology used primarily to boost performance
over the
outgoing E43, rather than shrink running costs.
With the 2018 Navigator, Lincoln puts its shoulder back into the category it created: Think Continental on a grand scale and, for Lincoln, a grand profit scale: The new Navigator starts at $ 73,250 delivered,
over $ 8,500 more than the
outgoing base
model, and the Black Label trim 4x4 version we sampled came to $ 98,145.
Not surprisingly there is a substantial worldwide following for the M3
with the
outgoing model finding
over 80,000 satisfied owners.
The material quality of the all - new Optima's cabin is significantly improved
over the
outgoing model,
with a far higher proportion of soft - touch materials, as well as cloth and leather trim in natural tones.
The DB11 AMR reaches 62mph in 3.7 seconds, a.02 second improvement
over the
outgoing model,
with a top speed of 208 mph.
The 1.2 L i - VTEC petrol and 1.5 L i - DTEC diesel engines are likely to be carried
over from the
outgoing model with minor updates.
However, reflecting the higher level of standard equipment, it will be also be more expensive,
with small price increases expected
over the
outgoing model, which is priced from $ 16,990.
Pricing details for the 2019 Acura RDX have yet to be released, but it's safe to expect a modest increase
over the
outgoing model's starting point of $ 36,995
with destination.
With the 2.0 - liter engine and the IVT, the 2019 Kia Forte is expected to return up to 35 mpg (6.7 l / 100 km) combined — a 3 mpg improvement
over the
outgoing model.
The range begins
with the naturally aspirated 1.4 - liter four - cylinder carried
over from the
outgoing model.
That's a significant # 4,000 premium
over the
outgoing model, but the hike is somewhat justified by the massive upgrades that come
with the third - gen hatchback.
Hyundai says that last item will be standard in all Veloster
models, which begin
with a base
model powered by a 2.0 L naturally - aspirated engine making 147 hp and 132 lb - ft, nominal increases
over the 1.6 L engine that provided motivation in entry - level versions of the
outgoing Veloster.
More than five inches longer than the
outgoing model —
with all the added length devoted to the comfort of rear - seat passengers — the A8L is, like its predecessor, built on an aluminum spaceframe structure that Audi claims reduces chassis mass 40 percent
over an all - steel equivalent.
The ORVMs
with integrated turn signals have been carried
over from the
outgoing model.
Audi's 2016 S4 Avant has been revealed at the Geneva motor show,
with a new 3.0 - litre V6 engine that promises improvements in performance and fuel economy
over the
outgoing model.
The 2014 MDX's projected fuel economy of 20 city / 28 highway
with front drive and 18/27
with AWD are vastly improved
over the
outgoing models» 16/21 scores.
The body of the 2019 A8 consists of 58 percent aluminium parts paired
with hot form - steel and ultra-high strength carbon fibre reinforced polymer components, creating a dramatically stronger body in white
over the
outgoing model.
The cabin represents a larger step
over the
outgoing model,
with a cleaner, simpler design made possible by a 10.1 - inch screen that's neatly integrated into the centre of the facia, and a secondary 8.6 in display that controls ventilation and heating.
Both engines bring increases in power and efficiency
over the
outgoing models,
with the 2.0 - liter gaining 26 horsepower
over the V6.
When combined
with a new 10 - speed automatic transmission, the 2018 F - 150 sees a 1 to 2 mpg improvement in fuel economy
over the
outgoing models.
The 2015 Ford Endeavour gets more rugged
with an enhanced urban appeal and is also significantly lighter
over the
outgoing model.
Trunk room has also been significantly increased, by 2.6 cubic - feet to 15.1 cubic - feet, among the largest in the Civic class,
with a lower lift
over height, larger rear opening, and wider and taller cargo area than the
outgoing model.