A spin in the two -
wheel drive variant on gravel roads demonstrated a car which is easy to handle and enjoyable to drive.
Fitted to all three engines will be a new eight - speed PDK transmission replacing the current seven - speed double - clutch gearbox, and from launch all Panameras, including the diesel, will only be offered with four - wheel drive, with rear -
wheel drive variants scheduled for launch later in the year.
In 2012, there will be a further flood of new 911 models, with various cabriolet and all -
wheel drive variants paving the way for the introduction of a range - topping 911 Turbo packing 523 hp from a further - developed version of the exiting model's turbocharged 3.8 - liter flat - six engine in 2013.
Offered in front and all -
wheel drive variants across four trim levels priced from $ 23,990 to nearly $ 35K, it comes with a commendable level of standard features including six airbags, 17 - inch alloy wheels, reverse parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and LED driving lights.
Rear - wheel drive models shed 132 lbs, while all -
wheel drive variants lost 265 lbs compared to their predecessors, thanks largely to a new «aluminum - intensive» architecture.
Four -
wheel drive variants add an automatic differential brake and hill descent control, while 30d variants and above also gain lane departure, forward collision and pedestrian warning with auto - braking, the latter working at speeds of up to 60km / h.
Each is equipped with a high - powered V6 404 HP rear -
wheel drive variant ranging from $ 76,050 for Ghibli S and $ 99,900 for Quattroporte S model — a perfect option for those seeking higher horsepower on the competitively priced sport sedans which adds nuance to Maserati's captivating product range.
The base version of the two -
wheel drive variant continues to be powered by the 120 PS version of the 1.6 - litre diesel engine, mated to a manual transmission.
Nissan's 1 - motor, 2 - clutch parallel hybrid system (1M2CL), first introduced in 2010 for the rear - wheel drive Infiniti M35 Hybrid (earlier post), has since grown into its second - generation rear - wheel drive system as well as spawned a front -
wheel drive variant with CVT (earlier post).
The power output on all variants is a nice round 250 horsepower, but front - wheel drive and all -
wheel drive variants get different gearboxes and different torque outputs.
Speaking of which, the M340i should come in both rear - wheel drive and all -
wheel drive variants if other M - Performance models are to be taken as an example.
The new generation luxury MPV, like the two -
wheel drive variants launched earlier this year, gets premium styling which subscribes to the brand's latest design language.
The three - grade line - up will again mix front and all -
wheel drive variants fettled by HMCA's in - house chassis experts, the heavy - duty tow package also expected to carry over.
SUPREME DRIVING FUN IN EVERY SITUATION The addition of the ALL4 all -
wheel drive variant once again demonstrates how the reinvented new MINI Clubman offers exceptional versatility.
Touted as a life - style off - roader, Xenon XT is a contemporarily styled pick - up truck available in two and four
wheel drive variants priced at Rs 9.95 lakh and Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) respectively.
The 41AE is a variant of the 41TE that was originally used for the all -
wheel drive variants of the minivans, and was also used for the Chrysler Pacifica from its 2004 - model - year introduction until the model was discontinued in 2008.
BMW has announced full details including a sub - $ 50,000 starting price for its second - generation X1 compact SUV line - up, all -
wheel drive variants in which go on sale in Australia next month, followed by front - drive models in December.
The all -
wheel drive variant on the T6, again a carryover, is a 3.0 - liter, 6 - cylinder, turbocharged engine with 300 horsepower and 325 lb - ft of torque.
Expect to cough up at least $ 49,070 for an all - wheel drive model, $ 1,400 more than the front -
wheel drive variant's base price.
It offers 272 hp and 295 lb - ft of torque, besting the A4 as well as the 330i — but there's no all -
wheel drive variant that can be had with the stick.
Despite rumors surrounding an all -
wheel drive variant, power is routed to the front - wheels through a seven - speed dual - clutch transmission.
The engine options are retained and all -
wheel drive variants are included for the first time.
As with its predecessor, the second generation was also offered as an all -
wheel drive variant, which was marketed as the V70 AWD and as a special version called V70 XC, which for model year 2003 was renamed to XC70.
On the outside, designers have reserved changes to LED daytime running lights, a tweaked grille, new alloy wheel designs, LED foglights, three new body colors, and underbody guards (available only on
all wheel drive variants).
Fuel economy is 15/21 mpg for the two - wheel drive version and 15/19 for the all -
wheel drive variant.
You can choose from either front - wheel drive or all - wheel drive in either model, but you will take a slight fuel economy hit in the all -
wheel drive variant.
The Lamborghini Miura, Countach and Diablo in rear -
wheel drive variants were perfect examples of the fun - to - drive concept.
The BMW X1 will be receiving BMW's 1.5 liter three - cylinder engine as an option and another four -
wheel drive variant is also on the way.
The 2018 Mercedes - Benz E400 Cabriolet is all new and features a 329 hp 3.0 - liter twin - turbo V6 paired to a 9 - speed automatic transmission, rear - wheel and all -
wheel drive variants are available.
Plus a choice of front - wheel drive, single rear - wheel drive or twin rear -
wheel drive variants.
BMW will be offering a second diesel engine option for the 7 Series as well as a V8 rear -
wheel drive variant.
The second generation MINI Clubman has gained an all -
wheel drive variant in the MINI Clubman ALL4.