The base 3.0 T and TDI
turbodiesel models (called Premium trim) feature rear parking sensors, dual - zone climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, Audi Multimedia Interface and a power liftgate.
The two
turbodiesel models will therefore be an even less seldom sight at the filling station from now on; the B 180 CDI can clock up over 1000 kilometres on a single tank of fuel (54 litres).
Availability of
turbodiesel models increased in the 2014 model year, as a few more manufacturers introduced passenger cars and sport utility vehicles powered by turbodiesel motors.
After ultra low sulphur diesel was introduced in the United States in October 2006, automakers began to offer
turbodiesel models which could take advantage of it to reduce emissions.
For example, standard equipment on
all turbodiesel models of the base Trendline version now includes the energy - saving Stop / Start system and battery regeneration.
The new Discovery goes on sale in the UK from spring 2017, with prices starting from # 43,495 for the 2.0 - liter
turbodiesel model.
A V6
turbodiesel model for European markets was introduced in September 2013 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Ram 1500's 310 horsepower, 4.7 - liter V - 8 relies on a six - speed autobox, as does its 5.7 - liter Hemi V - 8 (395 ponies and 407 lb - ft of twist), although the latter is slated to receive the eight - speed unit at roughly the same time as
the turbodiesel model becomes available (late 2013).
The Audi Q7 is fully redesigned for 2017, and although it loses its TDI option, it's still one of the more efficient SUVs available, losing only a few MPG in highway driving as compared to the old
turbodiesel model.
The 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel model is still king, returning astounding mileage of an estimated 20 city and 29 highway mpg.
Not exact matches
The next C - Class gets a revised powertrain lineup that may include a Nissan - built 2.0 - liter turbo I - 4, as well as a diesel engine (probably the GLK250 Bluetec's 2.1 - liter
turbodiesel I - 4) and a hybrid
model.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta SEL and 1.8 T Sport
models will continue to use the 1.8 - liter turbo four - cylinder, the TDI
model continues on with a 2.0 - liter
turbodiesel four - cylinder, and the performance - oriented Jetta GLI will still use a 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder.
A 280 - hp, 3.6 - liter V - 6 is standard, a Touareg TDI
model has a 240 - hp, 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V - 6, and the most powerful Touareg Hybrid combines a 3.0 - liter supercharged V - 6 to an electric motor for total output of 380 hp.
This price reduction also applies to TDI
models with a 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V - 6, with the TDI Sport
model now starting at $ 50,245 with destination.
VM Motori is the manufacturer that builds the well - received 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V - 6 used in the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
models.
As implied by their
model designations, the X3 20d uses BMW's 2 - litre turbocharged four - cylinder diesel engine, while the X3 30d packs a 3 - litre inline - six
turbodiesel.
Available on Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500
models, in any body configuration, and with the 5.7 - liter Hemi V - 8, 6.4 - liter Hemi V - 8, and 6.7 - liter Cummins
turbodiesel engines, the Harvest Edition comes with a 1 - inch ride height increase for the 1500
models.
The
model will also be available with a 2.2 - liter
turbodiesel engine that is offered in combination with an eight - speed automatic transmission, although it's unclear if this combination will come to the U.S. Power output is unknown, but we do know the
model comes with standard all - wheel drive that incorporates active yaw control for enhanced stability.
A 2.8 - liter
turbodiesel should arrive for the 2016
model year.
Smaller and significantly lighter, yet with a more spacious interior than the current
model, the 2016 Audi Q7 will be offered in the U.S. with a 2.0 - liter turbo - four engine, with a 3.0 - liter supercharged V - 6 and 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V -6 likely to be available as options.
Models with the 3.0 - liter turbodiesel V - 6 engine and eight - speed automatic transmission can tow up to 9200 pounds, trucks with the 3.6 - liter gasoline V - 6 can manage up to 7600 pounds, and Ram 1500 models equipped with the 5.7 - liter V - 8 engine can tow as much as 10,650 p
Models with the 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V - 6 engine and eight - speed automatic transmission can tow up to 9200 pounds, trucks with the 3.6 - liter gasoline V - 6 can manage up to 7600 pounds, and Ram 1500
models equipped with the 5.7 - liter V - 8 engine can tow as much as 10,650 p
models equipped with the 5.7 - liter V - 8 engine can tow as much as 10,650 pounds.
Having achieved some success with a take - rate of more than 10 percent for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon 2.8 - liter I - 4
turbodiesels, it's expanding the diesel lineup to two of its most popular non-pickup
models, the Chevy Cruze — both the sedan and the new hatchback — and the Equinox crossover / utility.
In typical
turbodiesel fashion, the engine makes just 240 horsepower but 428 pounds - feet of torque, meaning the A7 TDI loses nothing in terms of acceleration to the gas - powered
model.
The A6 and A7 TDI
models will both carry on with the same 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V - 6 good for 240 hp and 428 lb - ft of torque.
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.
Despite numbers like 300 and 350 among the C - class lineup, all of the non-AMG C - class
models use a four - cylinder engine, with the bulk of the work handled by the venerable 2.1 - litre twin -
turbodiesel.
Power increases from 232 hp and 261 lb - ft of torque to 237 hp and 272 lb - ft for the
turbodiesel D5
model.
All 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI
models include VW's revised EA288 2.0 - liter
turbodiesel engine and come as four - door hatchbacks.
The 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport diesel
models, labeled as Td6, are both powered by a 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V - 6, which produces 254 hp and 440 lb - ft of torque.
In Europe, the luxury sports
model was available as a 120 hp (89 kW) direct injection
turbodiesel («DITD») estate up until 2007.
The C220 d
model now features Mercedes» latest OM 654 2.0 - liter
turbodiesel from the E-Class, rated at 194 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
Later on for the 2016
model year, a 2.8 - liter Duramax
turbodiesel four - cylinder will join the lineup.
To see if that's the case, we tested the
model that is likely to become the bestseller of the E-Class family in Europe, the E 220 d equipped with an all - new 2.0 - liter
turbodiesel.
Now for the diesel that was new for the 2014
model year: Wow, there's a lot of torque coming from this
turbodiesel V6.
The 1.6 - liter
turbodiesel engine is now available on both hatchback and sedan
models, making it an even more viable option for Dallas - area drivers.
The outgoing CR - V offers a 1.6 - liter
turbodiesel, but an oil - burner won't be offered on the next - generation
model.
The 2017
model year was supposed to see a
turbodiesel GLC 300d 4Matic; however, in the wake of the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal, Mercedes has rethought its introduction in North America, at least for this year.
140kW / 110kW 2.2 - litre
Turbodiesel Diesel Range Rover Evoque models feature the latest 2.2 - litre turbodiesel, available in 140kW (SD4), 110kW (TD4) and high - economy 110kW (eD4) derivatives, which delivers an excellent balance of strong, high - torque performance, impressive refinement and outstanding fu
Turbodiesel Diesel Range Rover Evoque
models feature the latest 2.2 - litre
turbodiesel, available in 140kW (SD4), 110kW (TD4) and high - economy 110kW (eD4) derivatives, which delivers an excellent balance of strong, high - torque performance, impressive refinement and outstanding fu
turbodiesel, available in 140kW (SD4), 110kW (TD4) and high - economy 110kW (eD4) derivatives, which delivers an excellent balance of strong, high - torque performance, impressive refinement and outstanding fuel economy.
There are three versions of the five - passenger M - Class to look out for on the used market: a 302 horsepower, 3.5 - liter V - 6
model (ML350), a 3.0 - liter
turbodiesel V - 6 edition that's good for 240 horses and 455 lb - ft of torque (ML350 Bluetec), and the ML550 with its 5.5 - liter, twin - turbo 402 horsepower V - 8.
The new Copa
model can be ordered with 1.4 16V petrol or 1.2 TDI CR
turbodiesel engines for the Ibiza and 1.2 - liter TSI 105 PS turbocharged petrol or 1.6 - liter TDI common rail 105 PS
turbodiesel for the Leon
model.
The range consists of a 1.6 litre
turbodiesel, a normally aspirated 1.6 - litre petrol and a more powerful and efficient 1.4 - litre petrol turbo which only appears in the range - topping Vitara S
model.
The 2011 moved to a platform shared with the Dodge Durango and Mercedes» ML, with all - independent (optional air) suspension, new 3.6 - litre V - 6 and 3.0 - litre
turbodiesel engines, three all - and four - wheel drive systems, and Selec - Terrain
modeled after Land Rover's Terrain Response.
As with the CBU
models that were available from launch, the new CKD X1
models continue to be available in a choice of a torquey xDrive20d
turbodiesel with all - wheel drive and a rear wheel drive sDrive18i
model.
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model: ’88 Suzuki Samurai Engine: 5.9 L Cummins 12 - vavle
turbodiesel Transmission: 48RE Transfer case (s): GMC M211 6x6 / SCS Gearbox Ratio (s): 1:1, 4.7:1 Suspension (f / r): custom 4 - link w / Ford coils Axles (f / r): 2 1/2 - ton Rockwell Axle ratio: 6.72:1 Wheels: 26x20 Tires: 23.1 x26 Goodyear Titan Ag
Two new variants at the top and bottom have been added to the 16 car line up to further broaden the appeal to customers — an all - wheel drive 2.0 CRDi entry level and the 1.7 CRDi
turbodiesel is an option on the top spec two - wheel drive
model.
It goes on sale with just one engine — a new 134bhp version of Kia's acclaimed 1.7 - litre U2
turbodiesel — and a choice on the mid and top spec
models of a six - speed manual or six - speed automatic transmissions.
A quick recap on engine options that are similiar to the 3 - door
model — a 1.6 litre normally aspirated inline - 4 for the Cooper that makes 120hp at 6,000 rpm and 160Nm at 4,250 rpm, a 1.6 litre
turbodiesel with 110hp at 4,000 rpm and 240Nm between 1,750 and 2,000 rpm with an option for a 260Nm overboost for the Cooper D.
In Europe, the first
turbodiesel was the Peugeot 604 in early 1979 (
model year 1978).
Porsche released the Cayenne Diesel in the U.S. for the 2013
model year, and has announced that the Macan will have a
turbodiesel available in the 2016
model year.
At launch only the 2.0 - liter
model was available in all - wheel drive mode, although afterwards the 2.2 - liter
turbodiesel could be optioned with this system.