Sentences with phrase «wheel drive platform of»

The X1 sheds the rear wheel drive platform of the 3 Series in favor of the new UKL modular platform, the same architecture that underpins the MINI Cooper and BMW 2 - Series Active Tourer.

Based on the front wheel drive platform of the A Class, the GLA had its world premiere in September last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Not exact matches

Guide her, protect her when crossing the street, stepping onto boats, swimming in the ocean, swimming in pools, walking near pools, standing on the subway platform, crossing 86th Street, stepping off of boats, using mall restrooms, getting on and off escalators, driving on country roads while arguing, leaning on large windows, walking in parking lots, riding Ferris wheels, roller - coasters, log flumes, or anything called «Hell Drop,» «Tower of Torture,» or «The Death Spiral Rock «N Zero G Roll featuring Aerosmith,» and standing on any kind of balcony ever, anywhere, at any age.

The Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform the S90 and V90 share with the XC90 also contributes one of the key external design features: a long dash - to - axle distance, which gives the pair of Volvos the proportions of rear - wheel - drive cars despite their front - / all - wheel - drive drivetrains.

The model is expected to be based on a version of the platform using for the Giulia sedan, with both rear - and all - wheel - drive layouts planned.

Although its stout shape harkened back to the larger, more expensive Range Rover flagship, the concept rode upon a modified version of Ford's corporate C - segment front - wheel - drive platform, which also underpins the Land Rover LR2.

The Elmiraj's grille makes a major statement, as is the fashion these days, and its long hood is a visual signature of a rear - wheel - drive platform.

Last year, there were rumors Fiat Chrysler would sign a deal of some sort with PSA Peugeot Citroen, which has nothing but front - wheel - drive platforms for its passenger cars.

If Alfa shed itself of its Fiat front - wheel - drive platforms and developed its own rear - wheel - drive architecture, Marchionne figured, it could compete with BMW at cut - rate prices.

It's based on the shortened rear - wheel - drive platform of the full - size DKW 3 = 6 sedan (whose badge disingenuously suggests that the three - cylinder engine matches a six in terms of power and refinement).

Like those vans, the North American - spec 2013 NV200 rides upon Nissan's global front - wheel - drive B platform, which also underpins the likes of the Juke crossover, Cube subcompact, and the previous - generation Versa.

The 1 - series is the enthusiasts» choice of the group, partly owing to its rear - wheel drive platform.

Much of Holden's model range is already imported, excluding the Holden Commodore, Caprice, and Ute vehicles that all use an Australian - built rear - wheel - drive platform.

Al Oppenheiser, GM's global rear - wheel - drive platform chief, is predicting that all Camaros will weigh in at about 3750 pounds, and V - 6 cars should achieve a combined fuel economy rating of 26 mpg (thirstier V - 8 engines require premium fuel).

The freshened mini «utes, built off of the front - wheel - drive platform shared with the CLA sedan and Infiniti QX30 SUV, receive some minor tweaks ahead of an on - sale date this summer.

The LC 500 will be the first vehicle to be produced using Lexus» new rear - wheel - drive platform and uses a combination of high strength steel and aluminium, as well as an optional carbon fibre roof.

Despite the similarities of a four - wheel drive platform, the German hatch simply can't live with Focus in performance terms; down on both power and torque by 48bhp and 67 lb ft respectively — ultimately it isn't as thrilling either.

According to Auto Express, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio will be based on a version of the platform employed by the forthcoming Giulia sedan, with both rear - and all - wheel - drive layouts possible.

Alfa Romeo's new, flexible rear - wheel - drive platform, which underpins the BMW 3 Series - size Giulia sedan that goes on sale by the middle of this year was to have been the first of eight new models launching by calendar year 2018.

Now, the Germans are again calling the shots during the gestation of what is known as MFA 2, the second - generation modular front - wheel drive platform.

Ruling out a Dodge version of the 200 doesn't preclude a long - rumored, though never confirmed midsize sporty Dodge sedan based off a new, shorter rear - wheel - drive platform being developed for Alfa Romeo's BMW 3 - and 4 - series competitors and an SRT Barracuda.

«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.

When the next Cube debuts at the L.A. auto show in November, a version of the Nissan Versa's 122 - hp, 1.8 - liter four will live under the hood, and the car's basic bones will come from Nissan's front - wheel - drive B platform, also used for the Versa.

A new report from Automotive News details the models included in Alfa Romeo's revival plan which will revolve around a new rear - and all - wheel - drive platform that will be the basis for most of the brand's lineup.

The SS uses the latest version of the Zeta rear - wheel - drive unibody platform — the Holden Commodore on which it's based underwent a significant refresh for 2013 — and wears an aluminum hood and trunk lid.

The extra length and width of the UKL 2 front - wheel - drive platform means the large center infotainment dial, center stack, air vents, steering wheel, and gauge cluster can be positioned further apart.

This doesn't come as too much of a surprise because the Clubman is based off parent company BMW's new UKL platform, which also underpins all - wheel drive vehicles like the BMW X1 and the upcoming Mini Countryman SUV.

The 306bhp four - wheel drive Golf R, that's based on a platform that's an entire generation ahead of the Scirocco R, now takes that mantle.

If one surmises that there is still room for a range - topping, image - leading, headline - making vehicle in the Buick lineup that resurrects the Riviera nameplate on a version of GM's rear - wheel - drive platform, Federico only smiles and reminds us that «I'm Mr. GM Small Car Worldwide,» not in charge of the Buick brand or Buick product development, but he allows that «I don't think anybody disagrees with you [that Buick needs an image leader].»

Whereas the Ford Mondeo - based X-type tried to compete with the likes of the BMW 3 - series on the cheap, the new model, code - named X760 and previewed below by our illustrator, will attempt to leapfrog the Germans by using a rear - wheel - drive platform and aluminum construction.

a front - wheel - drive onslaught is inevitable, but executives are currently mulling a plan to leave the third generation of the 1 - series coupe and convertible on a rear - drive platform into the early 2020s.

Now in its second generation, this car shares its platform with the front - wheel - drive Mercedes - Benz CLA, and it does family - style duty in a lot of countries.

Cadillac remains mum on the SRX platform or a production site, but it's been widely reported GM wants to move away from the rear - wheel drive Sigma underpinning of the present model to a front - wheel drive platform, presumably Theta Epsilon.

Toyota will begin to roll out the new platforms with the launch of a midsize, front - wheel drive car on TNGA this year, with extensive plans for other models in the near future.

While the long, low profile suggests rear - wheel drive proportions, the Lincoln Continental is likely to ride on a stretched version of the Ford Fusion platform.

Cadillac's new global marketing chief, Uwe Ellinghaus, says «there's still no decision so far» on whether its new Omega rear - wheel - drive platform will underpin a full - size S - class - like sedan or an even pricier production version of the Elmiraj concept.

There are two carbon - fiber fuel tanks to hold 5 kilograms of hydrogen at 10,000 psi, a fuel cell to produce electricity through the processing of hydrogen, a pack of affordable, reliable nickel - metal - hydride batteries to store the electricity, and a 113 - kW (151 - hp) motor to power the front - wheel - drive platform.

WHEN 2012 FORETELLING THE FUTURE Beyond introducing an updated hybrid powertrain, the New York debut of the LF - Gh previews the styling direction for the Lexus brand and carries a new rear - wheel - drive platform eventually destined for the IS as well.

It's got a new platform, it's rear - wheel drive, it has over 500bhp, it will do a 7min39sec lap of the Nordschleife, it looks fantastic and it has been eagerly anticipated as a result.

The engineers at AMG have fitted the 2014 E63 AMG — and its CLS63 AMG platform - mate — with a modified version of Mercedes» 4Matic all - wheel drive.

The 2016 Volvo XC90 is the first new model from the Geely - owned Swedish automaker that uses a new, flexible transverse - engine, front - wheel - drive based platform that is expected to spawn production forms of the coupe, crossover and station wagon concepts unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt, 2014 Detroit and 2014 Geneva auto shows, respectively.

would designers and engineers begin with some variation of Mazda's only rear - wheel - drive platform, the backbone chassis under the ND MX - 5 Miata?

It could be based on a small front - wheel - drive car platform, or it might have the underpinnings of a full - sized, four - wheel - drive pickup truck.

Then, when BMW went to create its first SUV, X5 was a natural choice for the name of this important model, as the first X5 shared its platform with the 5 Series sedan and offered all - wheel drive.

The obvious platform would be the new rear - wheel - drive architecture that Alfa Romeo has developed for a series of models, including the BMW 3 Series - size Giulia, a 5 Series competitor, and replacements for the Dodge Challenger and Charger.

On the other hand, advancements such as the coupe's 10 - speed automatic transmission and new lightweight rear - wheel - drive platform point the way forward to the brand's vision of the future of luxury.

Hyundai promises a full line of luxury models, including a BMW 3 Series competitor and a full complement of crossovers on rear - wheel - drive platforms unique from the Hyundai brand.

Mazda recently inked a deal with Alfa Romeo to share development of two new rear - wheel - drive roadsters; the next MX - 5 and Alfa Romeo Spider will share a platform, but each will have unique styling and an engine from its parent company's lineup.

With a high muscular stance, four - wheel - drive and the legendary Swedish crashworthiness on a car platform, it was a hit right out of the box.

A perfect combination of striking vehicle proportions and exceptionally engaging driving experience is created on dedicated rear - wheel - drive platforms.