Sentences with phrase «same car platform»

The Escape was based on the same car platform that had underpinned the Ford Contour, and as such the vehicle boasted a ride that was far more car - like than the other truck - based SUV's in Ford's showrooms.

Probert: You've got the vehicle developed, you just developed a power train, the only thing advantage about is in your platform scalability, so you can get the power train and interface to work with the Focus so then that platform that same car platform and if you make it in different forms you build it in different countries, you have that ability, you can take that electric vehicle, you can build it in your plant in US, you can take it and you can build it in your plan in St Louis in Germany.

Not exact matches

Around the same time, Gurgaon - based automobile servicing platform GoMechanic had agreed to acquire car servicing and repair startup VOW CarClinic.

In the same way petrol is essential in the running of a car, Ether is needed to continue running the Ethereum platform — even being described as «crypto - fuel» by the founders.

By electrifying cars across its existing platform, Ford can make vehicles with different powertrains on the same assembly line.

The new car will be based on the same Alpha platform as the Cadillac ATS and CTS sedans, and is expected to carry over its 3.6 - liter V - 6 and 6.2 - liter V - 8 options, with a 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder also expected to join the lineup.

Reports from earlier this year suggest that the new Supra will likely be based on the same platform as the next BMW Z4, with power coming from either a BMW - sourced turbocharged engine or a hybrid drivetrain, possibly with front - wheel electric motors which could endow the rear - wheel - drive sports car with all - wheel drive.

When the C30 made its debut back in 2006, it was essentially a stylish hatchback version of the S40 sedan and V50 wagon — the three cars (and the C70 convertible) all shared the same platform, powertrains, front clip, and interior.

As the standard car is based on the same MQB platform as the Audi S3, it is speculated that the SQ2 will also share its 306bhp 2 - litre turbocharged four - cylinder and Haldex based all - wheel drive system.

Lesnik quickly assured us that the new third - generation CLS and AMG GT 4 - Door are «completely different cars» despite both being based on the same MRA platform component set.

Looking very similar to the Audi Q8 concept car first revealed at the Detroit motor show last year, the production Q8 will share much of the concept's basic proportions and detailing while riding on the same MLB - Evo platform that also underpins the Q7.

Mercedes has revealed a new S - Class Coupe concept car at the Frankfurt motor show, which heavily hints at a new production model spun off the same platform as the S - Class saloon.

Not only is the Juke built atop the same B - car platform as Nissan's Cube, but also its wheelbase, overall length, width, and track all trail both the Beetle and Veloster.

The previous Mercedes SLS AMG sports car, which used the same basic platform, was an ugly beast, amateurishly styled, and graceless.

The Infiniti Q30 is based on the same platform as the Mercedes - Benz CLA250 and GLA250 compact luxury cars, and it will compete in the same segment as those models, as well as against vehicles like the Audi A3 and Acura ILX.

Indeed, the problem with two distinct cars off the same excellent sports - car platform is you're unlikely to find the perfect setup.

They're obviously developing their car on the same platform as us, and there's going to be certainly be certain components of the underlying architecture that will carry over... AM: Like the cowl location and height, for instance?

Toyota has finally decided to revive its long - dormant sports car nameplate, and similar to the 86's Subaru partnership, Toyota has codeveloped its new coupe with BMW, which will build its convertible Z4 on the same platform.

As this new muscle car, which is based on the same Alpha platform as the ATS and CTS, is set to debut at as a 2016 model, we would expect production to start at the end of 2015.

The new Sport is based on the same platform as the larger Outlander and both cars have the same wheelbase.

The real competition for this car is the new Bentley Continental, built on the same chassis platform.

Built on the same light and strong platform as the 7 Series (but without that car's expensive Carbon Core), the BMW 5 - series offers a range of petrol, diesel and plug - in hybrid engine options, and will also forms the basis for the fire - breathing M5 super saloon.

A car, such as the X4 M, based on the same platform with more power and with more significant input from BMW's M - engineers, has the potential to be a real class leader.

If I knew of other cars built on the same platform, or the various names the Tracker was sold under it would give me more options going to pick - a-part yards.

It will have specific front suspension to enable us to deliver this and it will also at least 100 kg lighter than the other cars using the same platform».

All three cars are built on the same platform, use the same components under the skin, measure about the same and cost in and around the same price with loads of options to choose from.

The Polestar 1 will be built at the marque's new facility in Chengdu, China, where it will be based on the same SPA modular platform that currently underpins most of Volvo's large car range.

Built on the same platform as the Urban EV concept, it takes the form of a compact sports car, and uses many of the same retro - inspired details as its hatchback cousin.

Based on the same platform as its A7 sibling, the dynamics of both cars are strikingly similar.

While they rely on the same basic high - strength steel platform structure as the standard 3 - and 4 - series, the new M3 and M4 receive a largely bespoke chassis with reduced ride height and noticeably wider tracks, which have increased by 1.3 inches up front and 0.7 inch at the rear to 62.2 inches and 63.1 inches respectively to provide BMW's latest in a long line of M cars with a sporting stance.

Around the same time, Klaus Fröhlich — member of the Board of Management for BMW AG, Development — said a decision on the platform of choice for the two family of cars will be made by the end of 2015.

The Passat is based on the same MQB platform as the Tiguan and local assembly of the car has already begun in India.

As GM works hard to beef up the Saturn line, excitement is high over the Sky, a neat sports car based on the same platform as the 2006 Pontiac Solstice, but a little more upscale.

The truck - like underpinnings that made the Cherokee a legend among 4X4 enthusiasts was gone, replaced by the same compact car platform used in the now - discontinued Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200.

Sielaff didn't offer any technical details on this car, but as we've previously reported, it's expected to ride on the same platform as the upcoming Porsche Mission E.

Critics say it looks tacked on while fans say the design evokes a flat panel TV on a platform and note the same look is popular on high end German cars, so why is everybody picking on Mazda.

The Cadillac XTS is the same front - drive car platform as the Impala but the cheapest Cadillac is $ 5000 dearer than the costliest Impala.

The automaker's used car business will offer a platform for customers owning multi-brand cars to exchange the same with a new Nissan or a Datsun vehicle.

Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced 23 February 1967, the same model year as GM's Chevrolet division platform - sharing Camaro.

It's no surprise that being a modular car built on a VW modular platform that the A3's 2.0 - liter direct injected and turbocharged engine is basically the same engine you'll find in a 2015 VW GTI.

Although it used the same platform as the fifth - gen car, its styling was closely related to the GranTurismo's, while the interior gained updated materials and brand - new technology.

That's understandable as the 4 Series Gran Coupe is riding on an older platform and hasn't been offered the same mills used on the newer cars out there that are wearing a different badge on the boot and a more powerful engine under the hood.

The most exciting of those is the Lexus RC sports car, which will use the same IS / GS platform and will essentially be a coupe version of the new IS sport sedan.

Although the M3 is based on the same basic platform as the 3 Series Coupe, BMW's boffins turfed 80 per cent of the latter's components for the highly focused M car.

The car will use the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform of the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, the same as the Volkswagen Tiguan SUV.

Redesigned for the 2019 model year, the new Jetta switches to VW Group's MQB platform - found under the skin of many other Audi and VW cars - though carries over the same 1.4 - liter turbocharged TSI engine.

The Hyundai Sonata was redesigned for the 2015 model year and the Kia Optima was redesigned for the 2016 model year (since then the two cars have been built on the same platform).

Cars such as the VW Golf Synchro, 4Motion and Audi A3, S3, TT as well as the Seat Leon (all of which share the same platform and engines) have engine torque sent to the rear wheels only in case front wheel spin is detected.

Once the car finally debuts in Paris on October 2nd we will likely get more details on available engines, but for now just think of this as the Jeep Renegade's sexy Italian cousin since the little crossover will be built on the same platform.

The car is expected to use the same UKL front - wheel drive platform as the MINI range and BMW's front wheel drive models.