Sentences with phrase «surprising was the diesel»

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«After years of claiming the OPEL business was critical to the company's global platform strategy in small cars and diesel engines (while suffering billions on losses), the company surprised the market with its decision to completely exit,» wrote Jonas.

I was surprised that the diesel engine raced up to 5000 rpm before hitting the rev limiter.

Engine choice will also be very much aimed at US buyers, with no diesel option - not at all surprising after the «Dieselgate» scandal that has seen VW withdraw all diesel models from sale.

It's surprising that so few buyers choose the diesel, because it's the better choice in almost every way.

The GLA will also likely receive a host of diesel options, but with Mercedes - Benz's recent commitment to electrification, we wouldn't be surprised if we saw an all - electric GLA or at the very least, a hybrid GLA, further down the 2019 GLA's lifecycle.

The surprise is not over the German native's sudden departure, which VW says was «through mutual agreement,» but that Horn was still on the job half a year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accused the automaker of using a «cheater» device that would make it appear, falsely, that more than 482,000 diesel models sold here between 2009 and 2015 met emissions standards.

Audi At Audi, diesel trumps hybrid Selling diesels in THE U.S. is nothing new for Audi, but we were still surprised to hear that the American arm is planning a massive diesel expansion while passing on multiple hybrids.

The quickest diesel is the 2.0 TDI 184, which reaches 62mph in 7.8 sec and tops out at 142mph, though the real benefit of the torquey diesel lump is strong low - to mid-range performance combined with surprising economy if you temper your speed.

We're not surprised, given Volkswagen's diesel scandal and how it has affected much of the company's product strategy in the U.S.

We will keep monitoring the situation, but it would be a huge surprise if we see a diesel engine in the US.

Since the 1.3 - litre diesel engine has to work reasonably hard, it's no great surprise that the 1.6 - litre diesel engine is close when fuel consumption is concerned.

The Q3 is at home in the city with drivability being strong while out on the highways, you will be pleasantly surprised by the rev happiness of this diesel powerplant, redlining all the way at 5000 RPM.

The engine uses some advanced new tech to boost efficiency and performance, but we'd be surprised if it didn't turn out to be as reliable long - term as the old - tech diesel units.

The new 1950cc four - cylinder turbo diesel engine in the new Mercedes - Benz E-Class really surprised me how good it was.

Baring any surprises, with over an hour left at the American endurance classic, it was obvious that the No. 10 diesel - powered Peugeot driven by Loic Duval would take the checkered flag.

What is likely to be one of the biggest launches of 2016 — the brand new Toyota Innova Crysta MPV came with a few surprises, namely a more powerful diesel engine option, and the promise of a petrol variant.

Well, it's not surprising to discover — despite Renault's claims of quieter - than - usual diesel operation — it's more rowdy and less refined than the petrol engine.

British customers love a hot hatchback - but our taxation and company car rules are still weighted towards diesel, so it's no surprise that the Volkswagen Golf GTD has been one of the most popular variants in the model's line - up.

Other automakers weren't surprised to hear that Volkswagen had been cheating on diesel emissions tests.

The 4.4 litre V8 diesel carries over from the current Range Rover too, but much to our surprise Land Rover are going back to a 3.0 litre TDV6 offering too.

It's a little surprising that Mercedes can sell the E320 Bluetec for this price, as there's a lot of sophisticated technology in the engine controlling the smoke and pollution that we associate with last - generation diesels.

It's no surprise the larger - capacity turbo - diesel of the Prado brings impressive torque to the table (130kW / 450Nm), giving it superior punch under pressure.

Whether its petrol or diesel powered, the mechanicals are all tried and tested in the C - Class Coupe so there shouldn't be any nasty surprises.

Not surprising, all of the available engines, diesel and gas, can be had with a manual transmission.

Honestly I'm surprised they used a 3.0 L in - line six diesel when they already had the 2.8 L Duramax that's being used in the Colorado and the G series van... seems like they coulda bumped boost pressure a little and that woulda worked fine.

In a surprise move GM also announced an innovation that is more than one model year down the road — a small diesel engine option.

I was surprised at the good acceleration and disappointed with the low end torque since my two other Touaregs were the 3.0 diesels.

We were surprised at what they give to it the 90 hp compared to 128 hp the most powerful diesel version.

The F - Pace may look like a big, heavy car, but it only weighs 1,775 kg, thanks to the aluminium intensive iQ platform, so it is no surprise that the performance figures are impressive for a V6 diesel - powered SUV.

Jaguar Land Rover is pretty proud of its modular, all aluminum 2.0 diesel, and I can see why, since the very same Ingenium engine moved an F - Pace with surprising ease when I had a go in it.

It comes as no surprise that only 25 per cent of sales will be for the diesel models, as the engines are only slightly above average.

The Bentley Bentayga Diesel is surprising not just because a diesel SUV is about as far from a traditional Bentley as you can get, but because parent Volkswagen is still in the throws of a scandal over excess diesel - exhaust emissions.

However, one of the biggest surprises is the availability of Hyundai's first - ever diesel engine in the States, a turbocharged, 2.2 - liter 4 - cylinder mill with an output of 190 hp and 322 lb. - ft.

You'll be surprised at the quickness of the diesel - powered Excursion, especially when pulling away from a stop.

After surprising the masses with the new Ciaz Hybrid that will be launched next month followed by the Ertiga Hybrid, news now comes in that Maruti is planning to introduce the hybrid and AMT versions of the DZire diesel in the country this financial year.

For that sort of money, we were surprised by some of the persistent cabin vibrations we heard in three cars we drove, including a passenger - side A-pillar trim buzz in a 25t R - Sport, an in - dash resonance in a 35t Portfolio and driver's door trim rattle in an XF S diesel.

As long as you do opt for one of the three diesel engines, you'll be saving money — and I guess there's no surprise here.

That pickup — a diesel 3500 with dual rear wheels — proved remarkably easy to drive and get comfortable with (three 10 - hour days behind the wheel gave us plenty of time to acclimate); no surprise, then, that a gas - engine 2500 without the dually's pucker - inducing width felt downright practical.

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We tested the diesel, and although it is an engine we are familiar with, it felt quite surprising.

I'm surprised that the Peugeot 5008 CUV has no planned hybrid model as one would think mixed with a turbo - diesel would be possibly a turbo - diesel hybrid in today's world where almost every vehicle has a hybrid variant.

Given the fact that Volkswagen's «Dieselgate» scandal has damaged the diesel's already not - so - encouraging reputation in North America, this is far from surprising.

When we popped the hood to check out this new diesel, we were pleasantly surprised to see an Optima red - top battery anchoring the electrical system.

The 105 HP 1.6 JTDM is a flexible and economical diesel engine that will surprise customers due to its prompt response (in Dynamic mode, maximum torque is a generous 320 Nm) combined with extremely low fuel consumption (in the extra-urban cycle, it is just 76.3 mpg).

The trunk of the diesel isn't compromised like it is on the hybrid (thanks to the batteries) and the diesel's non-regen brakes don't surprise you with nonlinearity.

Renault is renown for its diesel units, so if you opt for one of the three offers, you won't have any unpleasant surprises.

While the engines are familiar and have found application in other Fords, the 1.5 diesel turned out to be the big surprise.

He surprised me by suggesting that BD isn't really the way to fly considering its high cost; in terms of dollars relative to regular diesel (including the federal bio-subsidy), lower BTU, and especially displacement of agricultural land to production of fuel crops.

More recently, scientists have been surprised to learn that black carbon — not only from biomass fires but from dirty diesel engines and other sources — is a far larger contributor to global warming than previously suspected: The dark particles absorb and retain heat close to the Earth's surface that might otherwise be reflected.

Looking at the encampment I would not be surprised to see several diesel generators and some LPG fueled warm air heaters.