You'll have the choice of a rear - wheel drive model producing 268bhp and 295 lb ft of torque, and a dual - motor, all -
wheel drive version making 469bhp and 524 lb ft of twist.
Not exact matches
There are also new diesel engines, including the 2.0 - liter EA288 four - cylinder, and a more powerful, twin - turbo
version of the same engine that
makes 236 hp and comes equipped with 4Motion all -
wheel drive.
The V - 8 engine
makes a robust 360 horsepower in all -
wheel -
drive versions, like my test car, while rear -
wheel -
drive cars enjoy a higher 386 hp — a significant difference that should
make the lighter rear -
drive car even quicker.
Porsche Porsche
makes all -
wheel -
drive versions of its iconic 911 — but not its Boxster or Cayman — in a wide variety of the sports car's iterations.
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].»
and the rear -
wheel drive coupe is the «get - Evo - to - shut - up - and - Harris - just - to -
make - a-bloody-video»
version.»»
The RX 350 is prone to understeer in both front - and all -
wheel -
drive versions, with pronounced body roll that
makes the heavy SUV push through corners instead of slice neatly through them.
The 2010 Camaro
made its mark with a
version of the rear -
wheel -
drive chassis developed for the Australian - built Holden sedan, and just as you'd expect from something created in the Land Down Under, it was a real bruiser on the track,
making its statement with a big motor and big tires.
Palmer has previously pointed to a future all - electric
version of the sensuous Aston Martin Rapide, but he's now saying a high - performance, all -
wheel -
drive variant could
make as much as 1,000 hp.
All of this horsepower will be routed through a new all -
wheel -
drive system that may
make its way into a sporty
version of the new 2015 Ford Edge as well, and possibly some Lincoln products down the road.
The S Tronic gearbox alone
makes no difference to the acceleration times, but when equipped with four -
wheel drive too both
versions are 0.5 sec quicker to 62mph.
Driving its front
wheels is a 2 - litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine with 207bhp and 207 lb ft of torque,
making it four times more powerful than the original 1.3 - litre GSR and also 10bhp healthier than the existing Beetle Turbo, the standard
version of which will now gain this newer tune of engine.
The Civic Type - R road car sends 306bhp through its front
wheels — enough to
make it the most powerful front -
drive car in its class — but the racing
version is set to develop 350bhp.
[27] Four -
wheel drive was introduced in July 1987 for some
versions, although it was never
made available in the coupé nor in the North American market.
This newer
version looks like it has a fat lip, and to
make it more car like... They were the pioneer of the compact crossover, but through the years they've just grown in size and become more car - like, which goes against the original concept of: «RAV4 stands for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4 -
wheel drive».
Unlike manual Foresters, automatic
versions get the computer - controlled
version of Subaru's Symmetrical All -
Wheel -
Drive (manual transmission
makes do with a more basic viscous - coupling arrangement) that offers an X mode.
A performance
version of Mercedes» 4Matic all -
wheel -
drive system sends power to each corner, and a limited - slip differential (mechanical on regular GLC63 models, electronic on GLC63 S trim) helps
make sure it gets delivered to the correct
wheel.
The F - Pace is very much a road - focused SUV, even though four -
wheel -
drive versions have some clever off - roading technology; cheaper models actually
make do with rear -
wheel drive.
The biggest choice to
make, aside from the myriad trim levels and colors, is whether you want the front -
wheel -
drive or the all -
wheel -
drive version; the latter is a $ 2,645 option.
Like that car, the 237bhp
version is only available with four -
wheel drive and the seven - speed dual - clutch automatic gearbox, which seems to suit it better than the 187bhp
version; it swaps gears smoothly and quickly in automatic mode, while also responding quickly to any manual inputs you
make with the steering -
wheel - mounted paddles.
With its wider gear spread and further improved internal efficiency, this automatic transmission — fitted as standard on the all -
wheel -
drive versions of the compact BMW M Performance Automobiles —
makes an additional contribution to increasing efficiency.
The locking differential for four -
wheel -
drive versions makes a nice extra.
Dropping all -
wheel drive has
made this limited - edition R8 the best
driving version of Audi's mid-engined supercar yet, but it presents us with a quandary...
Or if you don't mind waiting a little while, a Trophy
version will be
making an appearance nearer the end of next year, with 296bhp and - we're predicting - some front -
wheel drive Nurburgring bragging rights.
This year, Mazda has
made a four -
wheel -
drive version available and added rear anti-lock brakes to all MPVs.
Some special
versions such as the left - hand
drive only four -
wheel drive VR6 engined Cupras never
made it to our market but in truth the torquey 1.8 - litre turbo mills provide at least as much straight line pace and is a lot easier to modify.
This is only a little less true of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, a tough - looking
version with four -
wheel drive, raised suspension and hints of SUV style that
makes an interesting alternative if you're split between choosing a hatchback or crossover.
A few days before the 2009 Los Angeles International Auto Show, Ford unveiled a new
version of the 3.7 L for the 2011 Mustang,
making it the first Duratec - badged V6 since the Lincoln LS to be used in a production rear -
wheel drive car.
If efficiency is higher on your list of priorities, there is the 250 d
version (not in the US, though) that uses the 2.1 - liter four - pot and rear -
wheel drive only (the UK market is
making an exception here).
The hybrid
version has about one inch less ground clearance than the standard all -
wheel drive Highlander SUV,
making entry and exit more like a minivan.
It gets a highly boosted
version of the 2015 GTI's 2.0 - liter turbo four that
makes 290 horses and is mated to an all -
wheel drive system.
Make manual transmissions more available - and perhaps make a rear wheel drive sporty version of a vehi
Make manual transmissions more available - and perhaps
make a rear wheel drive sporty version of a vehi
make a rear
wheel drive sporty
version of a vehicle.
It has a broadly similar front -
wheel -
drive mechanical
make - up to the previous
version and a closely related engine — all of which might suggest, on paper at least, that it hasn't changed a great deal.
Unlike other markets that get an «All4» all -
wheel -
drive system, our market will have to
make do with just the front -
wheel -
drive version.
There is scope for a lower powered two
wheel drive model later on that will be cheaper (although I'm sure not as cheap as you wanted) but it
makes sense to start with the more expensive
versions first to maximise profit.
The Niro was capable in snow up to five inches deep on highways — and
made me wish for an even - more capable all -
wheel -
drive version.
Incidentally, Tesla just
made public relations hay with its all -
wheel -
drive P85D
version of the Model S which uses front and rear motors.
Basic transportation for five, including a generous 74.7 cubic feet of total cargo space, are available with any
version of the Subaru Forester, and its affordable purchase price and standard all -
wheel drive make it an appealing family choice.
With its direct injected 5.6 - liter V - 8 engine
making 390 horsepower and 394 pound - feet of torque, it boasts a towing capacity of 8,500 pounds in either its rear -
wheel -
drive or four -
wheel -
drive versions.
Yes, the engine isn't too much fun to
drive, but we always have the diesel all -
wheel drive version to
make up for it.
Hybrid
versions use a modified
version of the same powerplant combined with electric motors (one of which is mounted in the rear to provide all -
wheel drive) that combine to generate 194 horsepower,
making it both quicker and more economical than the standard
version.
Make no mistake, the Skoda Fabia Scout is not a 4 -
wheel drive version of the Fabia, but a more rugged and feature rich variant of the car.
I would start with the rear -
wheel -
drive version, at $ 58,900, because I don't think all -
wheel -
drive would
make as big a difference in slippery conditions as basic traction control.
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They include a 184 hp, 380 Nm 2.0 litre TDI with front -
wheel drive, a 230 hp, 370 Nm 2.0 litre TFSI petrol available with either front - or four -
wheel drive, and a range - topping
version of the same petrol engine
making 310 hp and 380 Nm on the TTS Roadster.
When the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
makes its way stateside this April, GTS models will start at $ 119,000 for the rear -
drive coupe, and go up from there for the all -
wheel drive and cabriolet
versions, reaching as high as $ 138,200.
Chevrolet and GMC will offer four -
wheel drive on their Astro and Safari minivans this fall and will
make it available on new extended - wheelbase
versions of those vans due in January.
The sliding driver seat is reclining and height adjustable, and also gives adjustable lumbar support (from the Stylance
version upwards); combined with the height and depth adjustable steering
wheel, this
makes it possible to find the perfect
driving position.
As a result, four -
wheel drive versions get a clever setup that can
make the transition from 100 per cent rear bias to a 50:50 torque split in just 165 milliseconds.
All
versions of the GL - Class
make use of all -
wheel drive and have a 7 - speed automatic transmission installed to handle the shifting duties.