Black Flag was a simple port of
the previous generation version and was more a pirate simulator if truth be told, and Unity's co-op gameplay took something away from the series rather than add — it was also riddled with bugs, which didn't help.
The next - generation X3 is based on a new platform which helps it turn lighter and be more aerodynamic than
its previous generation version (read more about it here).
This will be for PS4, Xbox One and PC, with
the previous generation versions being cancelled so that developer Avalanche Studios can focus on current formats.
Samsung has listened to its customers who'd clamored for certain changes on the software front, and the reworked and optimized version of TouchWiz does look more presentable and feels more snappy than
previous generation versions, which have often been blamed as being garish and bloated.
Not exact matches
But the new
version — called SoFi, for Soft Robotic Fish — is a step up from
previous generations of robotic fish because it can be maneuvered up and down to depths of up to 18 meters.
Though the game is coming to both current and
previous generations of consoles, the 360 and PS3
versions will not contain the online multiplayer afforded to their younger (but cooler) Xbox One and PS4 brethren.
The current -
generation version of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain has increased texture quality, depth of field effects and more dense foliage compared to its
previous -
generation counterpart.
Previous audio and online
versions of this story incorrectly reported that the founders of Wireless
Generation were former employees of Amplify CEO Joel Klein during his tenure as chancellor of the New York City schools system.
The «Ralliart» part means that we're talking about the quick
version: a low - compression (9.0:1), high - boost (17.9 psi), 237 - hp turbo four - cylinder resides under the hood, and it sends its power to the computer - controlled all - wheel - drive system used on the
previous -
generation Lancer Evolution.
Rather than being an all - new model it's a heavily reworked
version of the
previous GT3, also based on the current 991 -
generation 911.
Power will come from either an updated
version of the 2.5 - liter turbocharged five - cylinder that motivated the
previous generation, or a variant of the 2.0 - liter turbo four - cylinder found in the Golf R and the forthcoming Golf R400.
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the expected follow up to the ZL1
version of the
previous, fifth -
generation Camaro that was introduced in 2012.
Powered by an enlarged 3.4 - litre
version of BMW's
previous -
generation M3 straight - six, the hand - built motor trades ultimate power for a hearty slab of mid-range torque, but still packs a handy 295bhp punch.
How It Drives The sporty, tight - handling performance that's defined the modern Mini is still going strong in this third -
generation car, but the overall driving experience is more refined than in
previous versions of the Hardtop.
The sporty, tight - handling performance that's defined the modern Mini is still going strong in this third -
generation car, but the overall driving experience is more refined than in
previous versions of the Hardtop.
You'd be hard - pressed to find a ton of fans of the clunky, Power Retractable Hard Top
version of the
previous -
generation MX - 5.
Both are powered by an uprated
version of the
previous generation's 4.4 - litre twin - turbo V8, mated to a new eight - speed M Steptronic automatic which replaces the current car's six - speed auto box.
By replacing the
previous -
generation soft - top C70 with a retractable - hardtop
version in 2006, Volvo created what is arguably the best four - season convertible you can buy.
That was all true of the
previous version, too, but with the more direct steering rack, the lower ride height and the latest
generation Pirelli P Zero tyres the 718 feels more agile than ever.
This
version of the Altima uses new platform and measures larger than the
previous two
generations.
Europe also received a diesel - engined
version, using the «Comprex» pressure - wave supercharged RF engine seen in the
previous generation JDM Capella.
Mercedes» fourth
generation 4MATIC system, which debuted on the S350 BlueTEC sedan and CLS550 four - door coupe last summer (it'll be available on the C350 and E350 coupes by April 2012), features some notable improvements over
previous versions.
Ranging from a 156 - horsepower, 1.6 - litre turbo - four for the C 180, to a 245 - hp, 2.0 L
version for the C 300, all engines feature the automaker's ECO start / stop function and comply with current European emissions standards, resulting in up to 20 per cent better fuel economy over the
previous generation.
The FR
version of the new
generation Ibiza introduces several technical highlights compared with the
previous model, which combine to provide a more intense driving experience.
The
previous -
generation Tiguan didn't do as well as you might think in our Driver Power customer satisfaction surveys; it remains to be seen how all
versions of the newest model will perform, but it's safe to assume VW will have upped its game in the reliability stakes.
Blacked - out A - and B - pillars, along with a black strip on the rear C - pillar, make the roof appear to float and gives the whole car a unique look.Underneath the hood rests a 3.5 L V6, a revised
version of the engine that powered the
previous Maxima
generation.
Under the hood of the all - new BMW M5 is the latest and most advanced
version of the renowned 4.4 - liter V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology with an output increase from the
previous generation of 40 hp and 53 lb - ft, this new engine develops 600 hp and 553 lb - ft of peak torque to promise explosive acceleration and formidable performance.
DX and LX models came equipped similarly to the
previous generation and were fitted with a revised
version of the
previous generation's 2.2 - liter non-VTEC 4 - cylinder engine.
Unlike
previous Vitara
generations there's no three - door
version, so all models are equally practical from the design point of view.
With the latest
version of Fiat Chrysler's Uconnect infotainment system, it looks like a huge improvement over the
previous -
generation Wrangler.
The second -
generation Cruze is also a massive leap forward compared to the
previous version, and a much closer rival to bestsellers like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
However it's not particularly exciting to drive, nor is the petrol engine as economical as the
previous -
generation diesel
version.
I'll second those claiming the X1 as a «most improved» player — the
previous generation belonged back in the 1990s, whereas this
version feels thoroughly up to date in terms of comfort and convenience features, infotainment and interior design.
Although the current -
generation car puts more priority on ride comfort than
previous versions, the 2014 BMW 3 Series remains enjoyable whether you're seeking out roads less traveled or just driving to the office.
It's unspecified whether Skoda will bring back a modified
version of the
previous generation (SK 250), or launch the latest model (SK 260) that made its world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
With 567bhp it is 17bhp more powerful than the
previous version of the coupe - like SUV, while its 553 lb ft of torque is up by 52 lb ft over the last
generation.
The first bit is an updated
version of the MyFord Touch instrument cluster that we praised highly on the
previous -
generation Ford Fusion Hybrid.
There was no Sedan in the
previous E46
generation model range, and in the E36
generation, only Coupé and Convertible
versions of the M3 came to Australia.
The third
generation Avalon was larger than
previous versions, with Calty styling and drag coefficient of Cd = 0.29; the Avalon also became the first Toyota to use a single piece wiper blade design.
Instead, the Vsport is here to be the second most sporty CTS model to fill the sizable performance divide that existed in the
previous CTS
generations between the regular
versions and the supercharged CTS - V monsters.
The
previous -
generation coupe, convertible and performance - based M3 variants are carried over as 2013s for now, but all - new
versions on the new platform are not far away.
Mazda surprised the automotive world with the debut of the hardtop / targa / fastback RF two years ago, replacing the Power Retractable Hard Top
version of the
previous -
generation Miata with something a...
Tesla used to supply electric motors and batteries to Daimler for it's
previous generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (not the current 3rd gen
version), and will supply parts for the new Mercedes Benz B - Class electric vehicle that is set to go on sale next year in the United States and Europe.
Based on the
previous generation model and what's on offer in the M3 and M4 range, offering a Competition Package
version of the M5 makes sense, especially considering the rivals the Bavarian uber - sedan has to face.
New for 2017, the second -
generation Q7 is up to 325 kilograms lighter than the
previous version, while boasting more than a few new technologies.
The
previous generation of E-Class Coupe was never specifically tested for crash safety by Euro NCAP and it's likely that the same will be true of the latest
version.
Ever since the fourth
generation model (which is basically a heavily revised
version of the
previous generation) was unveiled in 2006, this is the second time that Mitsubishi has dished out a facelift for the company's top SUV.
The
previous generation of Volvo XC60 finished ninth out of the 75 cars ranked in our 2017 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey and the latest
version should perform at least as well, but was too new to feature in our 2018 Driver Power results.
As for the fuel consumption, the GX and GXL burn out 9.1 l / 100 km, which is a significant improvement from 10.2 l, while the Grande now fuels up 9.3 l / 100 km, as opposed to the
previous generation «s 10/4 l. All
versions are also hooked to a high - performance eight - speed automatic transmission, which replaces the conventional six - speed automatic.
First, to clarify the short wheelbase and long wheelbase categorization, the
previous generation Sedona (known as Carnival in many markets) was available in both short and long wheelbase
versions depending on market.