The Q70 is offered in five
standard wheelbase models: Q70 3.7 LUXE, Q70 3.7 LUXE AWD, Q70 5.6 LUXE, Q70 5.6 LUXE AWD and Q70 Hybrid LUXE.
Due in part to Navigator's patented independent rear suspension, which allows for true fold - flat, PowerFold ® third - row seats, extended - length and
standard wheelbase models are projected to deliver segment - leading cargo volume.
The third row of seats is powered, and
standard wheelbase models offer 18.1 cubic feet behind the third row, while extended - wheelbase Navigators offer 42.6 cubic feet.
Updates also include new 19 - inch satin dark grey rims for
the standard wheelbase models, while the long wheelbase editions get the very suave looking 22 - inch alloys.
The standard wheelbase model offers a maximum of 103 cubic feet of cargo space, while the long wheelbase model boosts that number to a cavernous 120 cubic feet.
Then there are two body styles:
a standard wheelbase model, or if this simply huge car isn't big enough, a long - wheelbase version, with enough rear leg room to stretch out in.
Move rearwards and those unusual «suicide» rear - hinged doors make entry and egress very easy, and even
the standard wheelbase model feels spacious enough for two tall adults to sit comfortably.
With all the seats folded (or unavailable) the total cargo space is pegged at 239.7 cubic feet for
the standard wheelbase model and 284.4 cubic feet for the extended wheelbase.
A firmer suspension — part of the Dynamic Package, identifiable by a thicker steering wheel — is now offered that reduces body roll on
the standard wheelbase model.
Not exact matches
Lengthwise, the new A8 sits halfway between the current
standard - and extended -
wheelbase models; the A8 also has grown in width, to become the widest car in its class.
The
standard -
wheelbase model, seen here, and the long -
wheelbase variant (set to debut in a few months time) will both arrive at North American Audi dealers this fall, for the 2011
model year.
The car seen here is likely the
standard Volkswagen Tiguan, although the automaker has confirmed it will make a special long -
wheelbase, three - row
model in Mexico for the U.S. market.
What it is: Lexus» flagship LS 460 full - size sedan is available in
standard form and as a limousinelike long -
wheelbase LS 460 L
model that stretches 205 inches from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the
standard model.
Lexus» flagship LS 460 full - size sedan is available in
standard form and as a limousine - like long -
wheelbase LS 460 L
model that stretches nearly 204 inches from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the
standard model.
Lexus» flagship LS 460 full - size sedan is available in
standard form and as a limousinelike long -
wheelbase LS 460 L
model that stretches 205 inches from bumper to bumper — 5 inches more than the
standard model.
At 97.6 inches, the concept's
wheelbase is a full two feet longer than the
standard ForTwo, and the car is about 33.5 inches longer and 6.3 inches taller than the
standard model.
Although the new Tiguan has already been on sale in Europe for more than a year, we've had to wait patiently for Volkswagen to kick off production of the long -
wheelbase model, known abroad as the Tiguan Allspace, as the
standard -
wheelbase variant was not intended for North American consumption.
It also has an old - school slow ratio requiring many turns lock - to - lock, all of which strikes us as a good thing in a large vehicle that can tow nearly twice its weight (9,200 pounds for this
standard -
wheelbase model).
Both
standard and long -
wheelbase Range Rover
models will be available with the Holland & Holland package, although Land Rover SVO is only building 40 examples per year for the next three years.
The Gran Tourer is 8.5 inches longer than the
standard model, with a longer
wheelbase and considerably more cargo capacity.
This all - wheel - drive
model is available with both
standard and long
wheelbases.
The 2015 Q70 will come in a
standard length, like the current
model, but also as a long -
wheelbase model that opens up more room.
But it all fits in the Sprinter variant we're driving: a Crew
model with the 144 - inch
wheelbase that's outfitted with a turbodiesel V - 6, four - wheel drive, and a
standard - height roof.
Long -
wheelbase models boast a 147.6»
wheelbase, and are available in either a
standard - length (237.6») or extended - length (266.1») form.
Together we looked at both a
standard wheelbase Phantom and the now - shorter - than - before extended
model, which had to be brought under 19 feet, 8.2 inches long to suit a Chinese registration requirement.
Power is sent to the rear wheels alone in the Panamera, and to all four in the Panamera 4 and newly - introduced Panamera 4 Executive, which features a 150 mm longer
wheelbase than
standard Panamera
models.
The completely redesigned Mulsanne lineup features three similar but distinct
models: the
standard Mulsanne, the Mulsanne Extended
Wheelbase, and the Mulsanne Speed.
The Tesla
Model X is said to have a longer
wheelbase than the
Model S, will use the same under - floor battery pack design, and will come
standard with the dual - motor all - wheel - drive system that's newly optional on Tesla's sedan.
Infiniti has not yet released pricing details on the 2015 Infiniti Q70 and Q70L, but expect the long -
wheelbase model to command a price premium of a few thousand dollars over the
standard Q70.
Other
standard features include a 29 - gallon fuel tank or larger depending on
wheelbase, AdvanceTrac ® with Roll Stability Control ®, trailer sway control, heavy duty alternator (dual alternators on diesel), heavy duty gas shocks, and electronic on - the - fly 4 - wheel drive on 4x4
models.
In addition to the existing V -8-powered S550, V -12-powered S600 (pictured), and the sport - oriented S63 AMG
models, we also expect to see an S65 AMG
model and an extra-long
wheelbase version that's slightly stretched compared with the long -
wheelbase car sold in the U.S. Beyond this, this range - topping Pullman version will be a six - door limousine stretched an extra two feet over the
standard long -
wheelbase Mercedes - Benz S - Class, making for an overall length likely more than 19 feet overall.
Choice of
Standard, Long and Extra Long
Wheelbase dependent on
model.
The L in the
model name indicates a longer
wheelbase than the
standard model, with about extra 5 inches going to the back seat.
The flagship
model will once again be available in two versions:
standard wheelbase and extended
wheelbase.
16 - inch steel wheels with wheel cover; full - size spare
standard equipment on short -
wheelbase models
Improvements to the Frontier pickup include a moonroof, which is added as
standard on the SL Long
Wheelbase models; NissanConnect is added as
standard on Pro-4X, SV and Desert Runner
models, and arctic - blue metallic is now available for an exterior color.
Let's look at the cargo capacity that's available in the 2500
Standard Roof
model with a 144
wheelbase, a six - cylinder diesel engine, and rear - wheel drive:
Unsurprisingly, the long -
wheelbase MAXI
models feel more composed, with better ride comfort and a planted feel in the corners that the
standard - length vans can't quite match.
Dealers offer the
standard wheelbase Jaguar XJ for sale in a range of
model trims, starting with the XJ Luxury which provides a panoramic glass roof, LED headlamps, 14 - way heated seats and four zone climate control amongst its highlights.
The
wheelbase will be stretched, and (generous) rear doors will be added, which should make ingress and egress a bit easier than in the
standard two - door
model.
But base curb weight for a
standard -
wheelbase four - wheel drive
model like our test vehicle is still a hefty 5,855 pounds.
This new luxury car can be had in
standard and extended (L)
wheelbase models, with each motivated by a 4.2 - liter V - 8 engine generating 372 horsepower and 328 lb - ft of torque.
Chrysler Motors quietly has raised the prices of its vehicles by cutting the package discounts on some
models and increasing the prices of its optional accessories.Before Jan. 2, it offered a discount package, for example, on
standard -
wheelbase four - cylinder Caravans and Voyagers.
A panoramic sunroof is
standard on the long -
wheelbase Executive
models — as is an air - suspension system for a more comfortable ride.
The new XJ is also available in no less than eight different
models, including several long -
wheelbase variants that offer even more luxury than the
standard car.
For the first time, even short -
wheelbase Transit Connects will be available in Titanium trim, and reverse sensing, automatic headlamps, roof rails, and a 6 - way power - adjustable driver's seat is being made
standard on XLT and Titanium
models.
Fuel economy drops a bit in the 4x4
standard -
wheelbase model to 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway for a combined 17 mpg rating — the same numbers as the extended -
wheelbase 4x2
model.
As compared to the
standard tenth - gen E-Class, the long
wheelbase model has 140 mm longer
wheelbase.
GENERAL Vehicle /
model: ’17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 Base price: $ 43,095 Price as tested: $ 53,515 Options as tested: Customer Preferred Package 28J ($ 2,695), Jeep Active Safety Group ($ 1,495), 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 ($ 3,295), Rock Rails ($ 895), Uconnect 8.4 NAV ($ 450), Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection ($ 595), Destination Charge ($ 995) ENGINE Type: Chrysler 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement (ci / liter): 345/5.7 Bore x stroke (in): 3.92 x3.58 Compression ratio -LRB-: 1): 10.5 Intake / FI: Naturally aspirated, sequential multi-port electronic Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp): 360 @ 5,150 Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb - ft): 390 @ 4,250 Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Midrange unleaded recommended; regular unleaded acceptable DRIVETRAIN Transmission: ZF 845RE 8 - spd automatic Ratios -LRB-: 1): First 4.71 Second 3.14 Third 2.11 Fourth 1.67 Fifth 1.29 Sixth 1.00 Seventh 0.84 Eighth 0.67 Reverse 3.30 Axle ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.09 Transfer case: MP 3022 2 - spd Low - range ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.72 Crawl ratio -LRB-: 1): 39.6 FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154
Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (
standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (
standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (
standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (
standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points): 375
That's on par with the class - leading Ford Transit Custom, which has load volumes of between 5.9 and 6.8 cubic metres across its line - up of short and long -
wheelbase,
standard - roof
models.