Not exact matches
The BMW 5 Series for 2014 represents one of the most complete luxury car lines in the industry, offering a base turbocharged sedan, a powerhouse high -
performance M
version,
diesel - powered and V8 models, a hybrid and a somewhat controversially styled Grand Touring wagon / SUV.
No walnut veneers were to be seen anywhere in the
performance version of JLR's turbo -
diesel V6 — which, though high - grade, was still not at flagship level.
Performance for the estate models is just a couple of tenths slower than the lighter five - door
versions, so the 2.0 - litre petrol knocks off 0 - 60mph in 5.7 seconds, while the 2.0 - litre
diesel does it in 7.1 seconds.
Two
versions of the Stelvio Super - a
diesel and a petrol - will be on display with a new «
Performance Pack», which adds a locking mechanical rear differential and leather dashboard trim.
Unlike the petrol
version, the
diesel A4 makes a strong case for itself thanks to the inclusion of a
performance oriented and refined powertrain.
The new 2011 Volvo S60 will be available with a variety of
diesel and gas burning power plants spanning the range from an economical 115 HP DRIVe
version to a high
performance T6 turbocharged mill producing a maximum output of 304 HP and 324.5 lb - ft of torque, the S60 can sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 6.5 seconds and reach a top speed limited to 155 MPH.
Our favourite
version is the SRi Nav trim allied to Vauxhall's 1.6 - litre twin - turbo
diesel, which gives you excellent features (including Vauxhall's driver assistance pack),
performance and fuel economy.
Though the equitable showroom tag of the
Diesel may not hint at it, our experience with the Panamera and Cayenne ranges does suggest that those Macan buyers stand to pay quite a large price on
performance for the sake of that fleet - friendly engine — with the petrol
versions of the larger front - engined Porsches tending to be considerably more sporting than their
diesel siblings.
Performance — Audi is offering the Q3 facelift with a
diesel engine option only, the petrol
version will be launched later, just like how the pre-facelift model was launched.
The most economical
diesel version is the 1.6 - litre TDI, returning 72.4 mpg, and not entirely at the expense of
performance.
It's also available with a range of fuel - efficient
diesel and petrol engines, as well as some madcap
versions, particularly the Mercedes - AMG
performance models.
Sierra AT4
Performance Sierra AT4 features new
versions of the proven 6.2 L and 5.3 L V - 8 engines along with all - new Duramax 3.0 L inline - six turbo -
diesel engine.
The year 2000 marked a turning point for
diesel - powered
versions of the G. Featuring the latest
diesel technologies (such as common rail direct injection), the powerful G400 CDI provided brisk
performance equal to (or even better than) equivalently sized gas engines.
The seven - seater will hit U.S. dealerships in 2016 in four engine specs, including a
diesel version and a
performance - oriented AMG variant.
No
performance or consumption claims for U.S.
versions of the new
diesel have yet been made official, but the European GLK250 Bluetec, which develops an added 11 hp, is claimed to hit 62 mph in 8.0 seconds, reach a top speed of 131 mph and return an the equivalent of 38.6 mpg (U.S.) on the European test cycle.
Although Brabus will leave the high
performance variant of the GL pretty much alone, they are offering some serious
performance upgrades for the
diesel powered
versions.
Do note that the
diesel engines deliver their
performance in one big rush, and unless you've selected the correct gear in the six - speed manual
version, the car can be left floundering.
Given the
performance reputation of the outstanding BMW 5 Series, some buyers might consider it a waste to buy a
diesel - powered
version of the car.
Due to arrive later are hybrid and
diesel versions, along with a high -
performance AMG variant.
Powering the Mercedes GL - Class is a 3.0 - litre V6
diesel engine in India along with the Mercedes GL - 63
performance version that gets a 5.5 - litre V8 petrol engine producing 557 HP of power and does 0 - 100 km / hr in 4.9 seconds.
With 90 BHP and 200 Nm on tap, the Tata Zest should offer slick
performance and the AMT
version should become very popular as the Zest will be the only
diesel car in the country in that segment to come with it.
Earlier, the Grand Cherokee was only available with a
diesel engine and one had to shell out Rs 1.12 crore (pre-GST, ex-showroom New Delhi) for the
performance - oriented SRT
version which came with a massive 6.8 - litre HEMI V8 petrol engine.
With the engine choices likely to be limited to the 3.0 litre SDV6 and 5.0 litre Supercharged (although we'd love to see the 4.4 TDV8 make its way in to the new Range Rover Sport too),
performance of even the 3.0 litre
diesel should see numbers around 7.0 seconds to 60mph, with the 5.0 litre supercharged
version decidedly sub-5 seconds.
Renault will unveil at the Geneva motor Show the Laguna GT, a sporty
version of the latest generation Laguna, featuring a new Active Drive chassis with four - wheel steering (4WS) and two exclusive high -
performance engines in the form of the
diesel 2.0 dCi 180hp and the petrol 2.0 turbo 205hp.
BMW also introduced a new
diesel, new model naming nomenclature, and a high
performance version with the «M» moniker.
While
performance figures aren't yet available, the
diesel version returns more miles per tank, being rated at 43 mpg in the U.K.
The package upgrades both
performance and styling upgrades and is available for both petrol and
diesel versions.
We're expecting the GLA to arrive with the same engine choices as the A-Class, which will mean a selection of power outputs for the 1.6 litre petrol and 2.1 litre
diesel, although it's not clear if Mercedes will think there's a market for a
performance version of the GLA in the guise of a GLA45 AMG.
Talking about the
diesel, the 1.2 - litre oil burner makes 77 HP at 3750 RPM and 190 Nm of torque between 1750 - 2250 RPM, and offers much better
performance compared to the petrol
version.
The 20i petrol
version is best avoided, a 20d
diesel offers similar
performance and isn't much more expensive to buy, and the extra fuel and depreciation costs of the petrol will more than offset the difference.
Use of the latest technology has allowed us to comply with the stringent Euro 6 standard, increase the available range and ensure
performance very similar to the petrol
version at a lower running cost, due to the use of a cheaper fuel than petrol and
diesel.
Although the gasolines have inviting
performance figures, the
diesels are Talisman's stars, and most probably the ones that will sell best — especially the 128 hp
version.
Until that date, Motoring says we'll be in the dark about its
performance and technical specifications, but the website believes the Australian - market
version of the aggressive mid-size pickup will be fitted with a new, turbocharged 2.0 - liter
diesel four - cylinder capable of greater output than the ordinary Ranger's 200 - hp / 350 - lb - ft 3.2 - liter
diesel I5.
Via Planet Ark: «Daimler - Chrysler said it would produce a «test - fleet» of up to 20 plug - in hybrid
versions of its 2007 Dodge Sprinter in order to evaluate the
performance of the electric vehicles in real - world driving conditions... DaimlerChrysler said it would combine the rechargeable battery on the Dodge Sprinter with a
diesel engine for a bigger gain in fuel economy, saying that would be the first real - world test of that technology.»