Sentences with phrase «previous generation car»

This may sound like a positive step for the evo inclined, but the V6, shared with the S4 saloon, is both thirstier (obviously) and slower (surprisingly) than the charismatic diesel previous generation car; and at a snip over # 51k its not cheap either.

Barker suggested that Porsche should have designed it with the same power as the previous generation car but with less weight.

With a Cd of 0.29, the wider and roomier 2018 Continental GT is notably more slippery than the previous generation car.

When the 981 Boxster was launched in 2012, its 918 Spyder (concept at that stage admittedly) styling and slick LED details were a dramatic improvement on the previous generation cars.

FM: (U.S. PR chimes in) It's still too early to tell with the new M3 / M4 but on the previous generation car (E90 family), it was 25 percent manual.

The Renault - sourced 898cc engine doesn't garnish the Brabus with any additional excitement (either over the Renault, or its competitors) and fails to replicate the audible pleasures of the previous generation car.

The good news for the Japanese car is that Yen exchange rates are now much more favourable than they were for the previous generation car and as a result the price has dropped by # 4000 to # 28,995, which is # 1000 cheaper than the Golf R.

Unlike the previous generation car, which offered both the 1.4 twincharged four - cylinder engine (which sounded much better on paper than it was in reality) and later the 1.8 - litre TSI engine, this new car features the well - proven, torque - rich EA888 from the Golf GTI.

A new eight - speed automatic helps with improved fuel economy, and parts - sharing with the previous generation car should mean that accessories will be easy to find if you break something while traipsing around in the muddier parts of the world.

Powering the 2018 Honda Amaze are the same 1.2 - litre i - VTEC petrol and slightly reworked 1.5 - litre i - DTEC diesel engines as seen in the previous generation car.

While the previous generation car looked liked a stretched version of the coupe, the new model's more unique design with its bold angular rear haunches, is far more distinct.

Like on the previous generation car, a torque - vectoring unit can step in to reduce understeer by braking the inside front wheel in corners, and the new Fiesta ST comes with three selectable driving modes — Normal, Sport and Track — altering traction control, throttle response, power steering and exhaust valve settings.

To enhance passenger comfort, rear headroom, elbow width and shoulder room has also been increased over the previous generation car.

At the rear, New Generation i20 features a large tailgate for ease of loading into its generous boot space (up 10 % on the previous generation car to 326 litres).

The previous generation car which was powered by the behemoth 4.2 - litre TDI diesel engine had everything one would ask from an SUV of this stature.

The new Passat's cabin is more spacious when compared to the previous generation car and the boot space has gone up by 26 - litres (now 586 - litres).

Looks-wise, the hatchback looks sophisticated when compared to the previous generation cars.

However, it's carried over from the previous generation car, and remains pretty gruff and noisy.

The previous generation car wasn't the best when it came to downshifting, especially when in a hurry.

Lot more spacious than the previous generation car.

The latest SL is surprising treat from a driving standpoint with reflexes that are better than the previous generation car and leaps and bounds better than what the SL was back in 1989.

It's up to 140 kg lighter than the previous generation car, and capable of up to 88mpg, although back seat space could be better.

There aren't any significant mechanical changes, the Octavia continues to use the proven and familiar engine options utilized in the previous generation car.

off the previous generation car.

The new Passat does not look fairly similar to the previous generation car thanks to the family face.

The dashboard is black in colour with silver accents and gloss finish while the previous generation car came with a combination of beige and black dashboard with silver accents.

Ford's engineers deserve a medal for all the work poured into making the live rear axle handle well in the previous generation car, but limit - handling and axle hop were always issues.

It's too early to get accurate depreciation figures on the new generation Audi A5 but we would expect this desirable coupe to hold onto its value in reasonably robust fashion, mirroring the previous generation car.

Driving Dynamics — Longer wheelbase, larger wheels and the use of more rigid high tensile steel has certainly improved handling from the previous generation car.

While it may seem a far cry from the naturally aspirated V8 from the SLK 55 AMG, Mercedes claims that the 43 AMG is as fast as the previous generation car.

Compared to the previous generation car, the restyled sixth - generation 5 - Series is a bit on the conservative side, but maintains the archetypal BMW style of a long hood, short overhangs and coupe - like roofline.

With the new high strength steel chassis in the Verna, retuned suspension that uses shock absorbers and springs with higher damping and improved rebound rates, and a slightly newer design for the rear especially, the ride quality is far superior to the previous generation car.

The Interior space has been slightly improved over the previous generation car and the Cadenza remains one of the best in its class.