Sentences with phrase «wheel car segment»

And here's where things really get devious: these Indian carmakers could use all of the hard work and lobbying Elio has done to establish the three - wheel car segment to their advantage.

Not exact matches

Thanks to an ever - volatile market, the market for special, bespoke cars have ballooned way out of reach of the average enthusiast and the segment is now populated mostly by over-moneyed collectors who would rather park it as a four - wheeled art piece than a functional vehicle.

> Ride and Handling - A 50:50 weight distribution is combined with rear wheel drive to make the 1 Series one of the most dynamic and engaging cars in the segment.

«If you look at Durango, people call it the Charger of its segment, because everything else is front - wheel drive, car - based platforms that emphasize more the flexibility of the packaging rather than the utility of the packaging,» he says.

A production version of the Stinger would join the Kia K900 sedan, which launched in March and is Kia's first foray into the rear - wheel - drive segment, as premium cars in the brand's showrooms.

The Lancer is an old car that is no longer particularly competitive within its car segment, but it's still one of the most affordable ways to get an all - wheel - drive sedan.

The competitors offer rear - wheel - drive cars in this segment, but Audi's AWD system is so seamless that I can't think of a scenario where it wouldn't be welcome.

Purists looking for cars in this segment may ignore the S60 because it is front - or all - wheel drive, whereas enthusiasts tend to gravitate toward rear - wheel - drive cars like the BMW 3 Series or Mercedes - Benz C - Class.

These are models capable of matching — or beating — comparable rear - wheel drive cars in their respective segment.

This mid-engine concept car with rear - wheel drive and 2 seats boasts an all - new 4 - cylinder 1.75 liter turbo petrol engine paired with a direct fuel injection and the revolutionary Alfa Romeo TCT automatic transmission, known in its segment for its high speed of activation and limited weight.

New sports car shoppers in Grapevine will find the 2017 Toyota 86 comes with fantastic features that make the car a surefire leader in its segment, including a large center intake, a low and wide stance and 17 - inch alloy wheels with a twisted spoke design.

As usual, it's important to spec your car wisely in order to protect its value, which in this segment means desirable specification like R - Sport, an automatic gearbox, leather interior and muted paint shades — not a base spec diesel on small wheels in flat red and with cloth seats, in other words.

«We see an emerging segment in the U.S. for a premium, small car below the Saab 9 - 3 sport sedan,» said Augustsson, who also is using the New York show to unveil a new Saab 9 - 3 convertible, coming out this fall, that's built on GM's new front - wheel - drive Epsilon platform.

I get it, but other cars in the segment like the Mazda CX - 9, Honda Pilot and Nissan Pathfinder feel better tied down from the behind the wheel.

The compact front - wheel drive Vision A 93 concept car presented at Frankfurt Motor show in 1993, under the motto «Rethinking the car», gave birth to a totally new segment for Mercedes - Benz.

Combining hot - hatch performance with exemplary fuel efficiency through the new two - litre, four cylinder TwinPower turbo engine, the BMW 125i extends BMW's on - road dominance of the luxury compact class as the only rear - wheel drive car in the segment.

From its firm yet comfortable seating, handling characteristics to the feedback through the steering wheel, Focus for 2014 is a compact car that offers a major return on investment for those shopping this segment.

It is among the longest and widest cars in its segment with the flowing lines, swept back stance, tastefully used chrome, multi-spoke 16 - inch alloy wheels and the trendy Hofmeister kink in the window line further increasing the visual appeal.

Moreover, measures like Alternator Management System help improve fuel efficiency while the First - in Segment Wheel Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high sWheel Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high swheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high speed.

From the segment's first TorqueFlite eight - speed transmission now standard on every Charger model for best - in - class V - 6 fuel economy; to the new Charger SRT Hellcat, the world's quickest, fastest and most powerful rear - wheel - drive sedan — America's only four - door muscle car stands in a class by itself, now with a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 27,995 (all prices exclude $ 995 destination).

The Q3 is the only car which can carry the SUV tag with pride in its segment as it comes with the quattro all - wheel drive system, making it quite capable off - road.

The CX - 3 seems tailor - made for subcompact - segment shoppers who crave the vigor and style of a sports car or high - performance hatchback but also want great fuel economy and the raised ride height, all - wheel - drive availability, and all - around versatility of a subcompact SUV.

After a five year wait, 2015 sees the arrival of the world's most keenly anticipated hot hatch, the Honda Civic Type R. Billed as a «race car for the road», the all - new Civic Type R will set new standards in the high - performance front - wheel drive hatchback segment.

The steering wheel adjusts for both reach and height, but given the price segment the car is competing in, one might have expected electronic adjustment (rather than the old - fashioned release latch that subsequently allows you to pull / push / lift / lower the wheel).

Consistent traction, a high level of driving safety and exciting dynamics — the A1 with quattro drive will be the first car in this segment to power all four wheels.

With the launch of the new compact sedan, Hyundai will discontinue the Accent sedan which had set the wheels rolling for the South Korean car maker in the sedan segment.

The XF is the only car in its segment to come with a full sized spare wheel using an alloy.

To be sure, the Charger is a four - door muscle car, with full - size dimensions, but it also follows the segment's traditional recipe with rear - wheel drive and available V8 power.

Based on the next - gen Hyundai i20 B - segment car, the SUV version was launched at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April 20 but at least in a «Concept Car» form, and today we want to show you new pictures of the exterior and interior, plus the confirmation of a 2.0 engine and all - wheel dricar, the SUV version was launched at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April 20 but at least in a «Concept Car» form, and today we want to show you new pictures of the exterior and interior, plus the confirmation of a 2.0 engine and all - wheel driCar» form, and today we want to show you new pictures of the exterior and interior, plus the confirmation of a 2.0 engine and all - wheel drive.

No other car in the segment offers an ultraviolet reflective leather steering wheel, which keeps the surface cool to the touch, even in scorching sunlight.

The F - PACE marks Jaguar's first effort in the SUV segment, and boasts lightweight, stiff mostly - aluminum bodywork styled by renowned designer Ian Callum; a 2.0 - litre turbo four underhood or our car's V6, available in 340 - and 380 - horsepower trims and mated to a ZF eight - speed auto trans; and an agile all - wheel - drive chassis with standard torque vectoring and Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS).

Crossovers, built on car - like unibodies, are outstripping SUVs in popularity and the streamlined XL7 Limited joins the crossover segment as a modern, style - conscious seven - passenger version with optional all - wheel drive and the advantage of excellent fuel economy.

Along with segment - standard features, it also features cornering lamps, rain - sensing wipers, cruise control, one - touch up - down power windows on all doors, foldable rear bench and tilt - and - telescopic adjustable steering wheel, all adding to the practicality of the car.

Inside you can find everything you expect from a car in this segment, sports seats covered in a nice suede effect cloth, with a leather wrapped steering wheel and an aluminium machined gear knob with aluminium pedals.

The rear - wheel - drive car offers Infiniti a bold design departure in the near - luxury segment.

Blessed with incredible handling characteristics, three powerful engine options, and an available all - wheel driving system, the 2017 Cadillac CTS provides an excellent combination of sporty driving and advanced tech equipment, which makes the CTS an intriguing option in the midsize luxury car segment.

That's because even though the 86 and BRZ serve up much the same package, that package itself brings an exceedingly rare rear - wheel drive setup to the affordable performance car segment.

It's incredibly comfortable, it's fun to drive, it's elegantly appointed on the inside, sporty on the outside with 20» wheels, side sills and a rear spoiler and has more safety features than any other large car in the segment....

The appearance and layout of materials — as well as details such as brushed chrome accents and round instruments and steering wheels — leave the impression that one is actually sitting in a car of the next higher segment.

An all - new compact luxury sport sedan from the GM brand, the ATS is built on a new rear - wheel drive architecture and is being billed as one of the lightest cars in the segment — and in the brand's entire portfolio for that matter.

With a segment - first standard nine - speed automatic transmission, electronic shifting with a rotary e-dial, an innovative available all - wheel - drive system that reduces parasitic losses with a disconnection rear axle, exceptional ride and handling characteristics and safety and security features typically found on vehicles that cost thousands of dollars more, the new 200 is a car drivers will enjoy driving.

The twin - four spoke wheels get a dark gunmetal finish and looks good even without the machine - cut finish seen on other cars in the segment.

With highway fuel economy of up to 36 miles per gallon; the most available safety and security features in the segment with 60; an available, best - in - class all - wheel drive system; easy - to - use, state - of - the - art technology and a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just $ 21,700, the all - new 2015 Chrysler 200 is a car that customers will be proud to own, at a price they will appreciate.

With a seven - speed PDK dual - clutch transmission as standard and the new PTM all - wheel drive, as well as rear - axle steering and active aerodynamics, the open - top 911 Turbo models are establishing Porsche technology in the open - top super sports car segment.

Having said that, it still has the most powerful diesel engine in its segment, which again shows that Mercedes - Benz has thought a lot about ways to make owners of the car slip behind the wheel on weekends.

This led to a skinny version of a slalom that wasn't best suited for any car in the compact sedan segment, forcing some tight turns to be made with one hand on the wheel in order to salvage it without knocking over any pylons.

Since is launch in 2014, the Mercedes - Benz CLA has given more drivers an opportunity to get behind the wheel of a luxury car, as its affordable price point makes it the ideal vehicle for drivers looking to dip their toe into the luxury segment.

This 8 - speed automatic transmission is unique in the small car segment and allows the output of the most powerful diesel engine to be transferred to the front wheels in a particularly sporty and harmonious manner.

With the new 2 Series Gran Tourer, BMW has entered yet another market niche and it's the first luxury car maker in the compact seven seater all - wheel drive segment.

The Kia Niro and Subaru Crosstrek are more car - like than the rest of the segment — the Niro is not available with all - wheel drive, and the Crosstrek is essentially a beefed - up version of the Subaru Impreza compact car.