Sentences with phrase «wheel drive vehicle platforms»

Expanding the application of the axle disconnect concept in front - wheel drive based all - wheel drive vehicle platforms (as in the all - wheel drive versions of the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300) Chrysler developed the first rear axle disconnect technology to improve fuel economy, along with retaining the vehicle capability.

Not exact matches

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.

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.

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.

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].»

This includes modular platforms for compact and larger front - wheel drive vehicles, as well as rear - wheel - drive layouts.

By 2015, we should see a 4C roadster; a new crossover - utility vehicle; and the Giulia, a BMW 3 - series - size sedan on a new rear - wheel - drive platform that also will underpin the SRT Barracuda.

Based on the highly regarded rear - wheel - drive Sigma platform that also underpins the CTS and STS sedans, the SRX is significant because it is uniquely a Cadillac and signals a more modern approach to the sport - utility - vehicle segment.

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

When word got out that BMW would be moving to front - wheel - drive platforms for its new compact vehicles, there was a fair amount of panic by the BMW faithful.

Introduced in 1998 with the AS200 (Chassis code GXE10) and RS200 (chassis code SXE10) sedans, the compact vehicle was produced using a shortened, front - engine, rear - wheel - drive midsize platform, [9] allowing Japanese buyers to take advantage of tax savings imposed by Japanese government regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and adapted parts from the larger second - generation Aristo / GS.

The Edge crossover, new from wheels to roof and based on Ford's global midsized vehicle platform, was introduced for the 2015 model year and included a redesigned front and rear suspension as well as improved driving dynamics.

The Mirai is the culmination of 20 years worth of research into hydrogen fuel - cell vehicles, and underneath the dramatic bodywork (and the Lexus ct200h / Toyota Prius platform) is a powertrain that takes compressed hydrogen and pushes it through membranes that separate the electrons from the hydrogen, using them to power an electric motor that drives the front wheels like in a regular electric car.

Let us explain: based on the same rear - wheel drive platform that underpins the Infiniti G sedan, the Infiniti FX offers some of the best handling and road feel of any vehicle in its class.

This new platform was developed with the objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front - wheel drive vehicles available globally.

The new Mercedes CLA was extended on the MFA front wheel drive platform, also used by the A-Class, but the vehicles are completely different.

It is unclear what architecture GM would use for the H4, but a source says it will not be a front - wheel - drive vehicle, ruling out the platform used for the Saturn Vue.

The Acura RDX, a handsome little all - wheel - drive vehicle built off the same platform found under the new Honda CR - V, bowed last summer with a 2.3 - liter turbocharged and intercooled four - cylinder turning out 240 hp at 6000 rpm and an un-Honda-like 260 lb - ft of torque at 4500 rpm.

That probably isn't a coincidence, considering that both the new Explorer and Aviator will share the same CD6 platform, which accommodates front -, rear -, and all - wheel - drive vehicles.

eTwinsterX can also be integrated into existing vehicle platforms, enabling bolt - on all - wheel - drive hybridization without major modifications to the design.

As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V - flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front - wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

The vehicle was initially based on the Golf platform, and had roughly the same exterior dimensions and power train options as the Volkswagen hatch, with the addition of Quattro all - wheel drive.

[23] The design brief also established the compact front - wheel - drive X platform vehicles by General Motors in the US as competitors.

Although the Skyline GT - R is exclusively AWD with manual transmission, ATTESA E-TS is also used in Nissan models that are available as rear wheel drive (RWD) with automatic transmissions fitted, such as the A31 Nissan Cefiro which was the second Nissan to feature the system exactly a year later in August 1990, and vehicles based on the Nissan FM platform (which are sold in certain markets under the Infiniti luxury brand).

The front - wheel drive compact uses a dedicated EV platform with batteries housed in the floor for optimum vehicle packaging and weight distribution.

[1] TNGA platforms accommodate different vehicle sizes and also front -, rear -, and all - wheel - drive configurations.

Secondly, when observing General Motors vehicles from all over the World for hints on just what in tarnation this mystery machine could be, the proportions and shape that seem to match the vehicle best is the Holden VE Series II Statesman — the Zeta platform - based, rear - wheel - drive sport sedan that its smaller brother, the Commodore, branched off into North America as the late Pontiac G8.

Strengths of this model include competitive pricing and Luxurious and spacious interior, clean and sophisticated exterior styling, dynamic rear - wheel drive platform This vehicle includes a Money - Back Guarantee * and passed our precise inspection process.

VW's front - or all - wheel - drive MQB platform uses a single identical part between the steering box and the firewall regardless of the vehicle or application.

The LC 500h is the first Lexus to benefit from the company's all - new, premium rear - wheel drive platform; part of a new corporate global architecture for luxury vehicles (GA - L).

The proportions of the vehicle cut a dashing profile, reflecting the rear - wheel - drive foundation of the all - new platform, with tires pushed to the edges and the overhangs kept to a minimum.

Ready for the Next Generation SUV The new Subaru Global Platform, together with the SUBARU BOXER engine; Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive (AWD); and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, represent the brand's core technologies and constitutes the foundation of the next generation of Subaru vehicles.

Vehicle Outline A New Lightweight, Compact, Low - center - of - gravity, and Low - inertia Package Offers A New Dimension in Handling with an Exhilarating Shift Feel The exclusive lightweight and compact rear - wheel - drive platform was designed to achieve superior handling and create the world's smallest3 mass - production four - passenger sports car.

Lajdziak won't say whether the sport ute will be front -, rear - or all - wheel - drive or what vehicles will share the platform.

Rogue Sport utilizes the same CFM (Common Module Family) platform as Rogue, and both vehicles are available in a choice of front - wheel drive or an available Intelligent All - Wheel Drive sywheel drive or an available Intelligent All - Wheel Drive sydrive or an available Intelligent All - Wheel Drive syWheel Drive syDrive system.

Fuji officials say the two vehicles will be designed separately but will share Subaru's all - wheel - drive platform.

Advanced Premium Midship platform, enabling the use of a world's first independent rear transaxle all - wheel drive system, which places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, without traditional torque tubes, allowing the suspension to operate completely independently

The vehicle would supposedly use a stretched version of the coupe's FM platform along with all the mechanical hardware including the 480HP twin turbo 3.8 - liter V6 engine, the sophisticated all wheel - drive and the dual clutch semi-auto transmission.

Toyota had previously relied on the rear - wheel drive Cressida sedan as their full - size, top of the line vehicle, but the development savings of using the pre-existing Camry platform meant that the Avalon was destined to share the same front - wheel drive power train as its mid-size cousin.

The new front - wheel drive MFA platform, but also the all - new concept that dismissed the sandwich structure, with the looks of a multipurpose vehicle in favor of a hot hatch style with a attractive design, boded well.

The vehicle will come as a front wheel drive, but will have the platform to support four wheel drive.

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will come in 2019 and there may be a lot of BMW fans that will get disappointed because the vehicle will take over the UKL front wheel drive platform from the current Mini and X1.

As the world's first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V - flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front - wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 mile EPA driving range rating.

Unfortunately, Chevrolet did not present all - wheel drive as a feature for the ninth - generation 2016 Malibu, despite the E2XX platform on which the vehicle is based being capable of supporting it.

The 2009 Maxima is built on Nissan's new D platform that provides responsive handling and virtually eliminates the torque steer associated with high horsepower front wheel drive vehicles.

GKN has developed the first Disconnect All - Wheel Drive System for A -, B - and C - segment vehicle platforms.

With increasing market choices and the need to cut costs accordingly, Ford is considering a different tack to keep the Mustang alive and kicking into the next decade.The next - generation Ford pony car could be built on the 1993 front - wheel - drive Tempo platform, said Kenneth Dabrowski, Ford's manager for small - car and specialty - vehicle programs.

Since it will be underpinned by the X1's platform, it will be a front - wheel - drive vehicle and AWD will be offered as an option.

The vehicle, developed by Audi, featured a variation of the Munga's platform with newly modified suspension components, a four - wheel - drive system based around components from the Audi 100, and a 1.7 litre four - cylinder Volkswagen engine producing 75 PS (55 kW).

It is also lighter and more compact than previous all - wheel drive platforms for better vehicle handling, fuel efficiency and interior space.