GM offers the only midsize truck
with a diesel choice, adding a second reason Canyon rules from the top of the pack.
The 2018 Equinox is slated to be the only competitor in the North American compact SUV segment
with a diesel choice for customers seeking the ultimate in fuel economy and SUV capability.
Not exact matches
Limited, handbuilt production began in 1968 and engine
choices would include a series of gas and
diesel four - cylinders, some
with dual overhead cams and fuel injection — heady stuff for the time.
We're spending our day in the most enthusiast - friendly 2017 Infiniti Q30, a Sport model
with the 2.0 - liter turbo - four that is the only engine
choice for American buyers (Europeans also can pick from a 1.6 - liter gas and 1.5 - or 2.2 - liter
diesels).
The A7 comes
with a
choice of a supercharged gas or turbocharged
diesel V - 6 engine, both
with an eight - speed automatic transmission.
Engine
choice will also be very much aimed at US buyers,
with no
diesel option - not at all surprising after the «Dieselgate» scandal that has seen VW withdraw all
diesel models from sale.
Mazda's new CX - 5 will be available
with a
choice of two petrol engines and one
diesel.
The
diesel engine tested here doesn't feel as keen as its torque figure suggests, but as a cheap to run company car
choice it's hard to fault,
with little fuss at motorway speeds and just enough grunt to make the odd country lane interesting.
The Chevy Equinox will mate the engine
with a six - speed automatic, while the ’18 Cruze sedan and hatchback will offer the
diesel with the
choice of a six - speed manual (hooray!
Underneath the redesigned skin, the A5 will launch
with a
choice of five different powertrains, including two gasoline and three
diesel engines.
If you want reasonable economy but can't bear the thought of filling up
with diesel (and the still quite agricultural tones the SD emits at low speed) then the Ford Fiesta 1.0 T Ecoboost is a fine
choice.
So it seems fair to ask whether the
diesel engine, as a mainstream powertrain
choice, is over
with in North America.
While Mazda engineers won't talk about fuel economy, we saw 36 mpg on a short drive loop
with speeds around 55 mph, lending the
diesel credibility to be both the powerful option and the fuel - efficient
choice.
It's offered
with rear - or all - wheel drive and comes
with a
choice of three turbocharged engines, including a turbo -
diesel six - cylinder.
The Defender should come
with five engine
choices: two
diesel - powered four - cylinders (150 and 180 hp); two gas - powered four - cylinders (180 and 240 hp); and a 300 - hp V - 6 that will replace the current model's ancient V - 8.
It will be offered
with the
choice of two 1.5 - litre
diesel engines, Renault - Nissan's dCi four - cylinder in 89bhp and 109bhp states of tune.
The Tiguan Allspace is available
with a
choice of petrol and
diesel engines, two - and four - wheel drive and manual or dual - clutch transmission.
The leaker also revealed the JL - generation Wrangler's drivetrain
choices, which will include an updated 3.6 - liter Pentastar V - 6 that will come standard
with a manual transmission and offer an automatic as an option, a turbocharged 2.0 - liter DOHC I - 4
with only an automatic, and finally, a
diesel engine (likely the 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6) available late in the 2019 model year pending EPA certification.
The turbocharged 3.0 - liter
diesel V - 6 will be the powertrain of
choice for the economy - minded shopper, however,
with 225 horsepower and 406 pound - feet of torque on tap and 19 city and 28 highway mpg.
There's suitable
choice in the
diesel lineup too,
with a 1.6 - litre TDI available
with 113bhp, or a 2.0 - litre TDI
with either 148bhp or 181bhp.
Engine
choice should be much the same as Mazda currently offers for the car,
with 2 - litre naturally - aspirated petrol units and 2.2 - litre
diesels.
Powered by a
choice of two 2.0
diesel engines or the most powerful 1.8 t petrol, the Scout's four - wheel drive system makes use of Haldex - 5 electronically - controlled multi-plate clutch technology, to increase traction by 25 per cent compared
with the standard front driven Octavia.
The MINI hatchback offers a
choice of engines to suit most tastes,
with three petrols and three
diesels.
While it's not as quick as the Cupra, the X-perience comes
with a
choice of two
diesel engines that are a perfect match for the car.
If you are unsure about joining the hybrid revolution just yet, the full fat Range Rover is still available
with a
choice of V6 and V8
diesel engines and V6 and V8 supercharged petrol engines, topping out
with the 557bhp SV Autobiography Dynamic, all # 141,580 of it.
The Fiesta ST - Line's 1.5 - litre
diesel is only available
with 94bhp while there are three different power
choices for the 999cc EcoBoost: 99bhp, 123bhp and 138bhp.
Available in multiple trims
with the
choice of two gas engines or a
diesel engine: the Proven and Legendary available 6.7 L Cummins ® Turbo
Diesel Engine, the available Heavy - Duty 6.4 L and standard 5.7 L HEMI ® V8 Engines.
Of the engine
choices, the
diesel - powered 320d makes the most sense, offering acceleration from 0 - 62mph in 7.9 seconds
with claimed fuel economy of 57.6 mpg.
Lexus and parent manufacturer Toyota have been increasing the presence of hybrid models for some time now,
with many years of development behind the technology that is now looking like a much better
choice than
diesel considering it's current struggles.
It's available
with diesel, petrol and hybrid power, as well as
with front - wheel drive, four - wheel drive and automatic or manual gearboxes, depending on engine
choice.
Petrol is also the most popular
choice for Mazda 6 buyers
with only 10 per cent choosing the
diesel powered option.
For now the engine line up is restricted to two
choices, both
with a pair of power outputs: the 2.2 - litre
diesel comes
with either 178bhp or 207bhp and a new 2.0 - litre aluminium four - cylinder petrol gets 198bhp or 276bhp.
For engine
choices, the Sprinter is currently offered
with inline four and V6
diesel engines; V6 petrol / gasoline; or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engines in Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.
The Tata Nexon is available
with a
choice of petrol and
diesel engines.
As for engine
choices, we assume the 200 - hp 2.0 - liter turbocharged gasoline engine will be available, and
with Audi's recent
diesel push, we imagine the 2.0 TDI will make its way to our shores, as well.
The four - cylinder
diesel powerplants offer a
choice of 170 or 204 horsepower,
with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) for cleaner - burning performance.
The car will be offered
with a
choice of gasoline,
diesel and hybrid powertrains so expect to see a 1.3 - liter gasoline unit and a bigger 1.6 - liter gasoline engine, along
with a 1.4 - liter
diesel.
Early models included a
choice of 2 engines (2.1 - liter 4 - cylinder turbo
diesel (163PS)
with 7 - speed automatic, 3.0 - liter V6 turbo
diesel (190PS)
with 5 - speed automatic), 144» & 170» wheelbase (both engines), 3 body lengths, high - roof option, 5 configurations (Cargo, Crew, Passenger, MiniBus, Cab Chassis).
Jettas are available
with your
choice of four engines — the tepid 2.0 - liter four - cylinder, a turbocharged 1.8 - liter four - cylinder, a 1.9 - liter turbocharged
diesel and the 2.8 - liter VR6, essentially a V - 6
with a slightly modified design.
Engine
choices are limited to a 1.4 - litre petrol engine
with 75bhp for Pop and Lounge models, or Fiat's well - proven 1.3 - litre MultiJet
diesel for Lounge and Trekking models.
The CLA Shooting Brake (length / width / height: 4630 / 1777/1435 mm) will initially be available
with a
choice of two
diesel and four petrol engines as well as
with 4MATIC all - wheel drive.
The updated all - AWD Santa Fe range kicks off
with the Active available
with 2.4 GDi petrol or 2.2 CRDi turbo -
diesel powerplants and a
choice of six - speed manual or automatic transmissions.
The CLA Shooting Brake (length / width / height: 4630 / 1777/1435 mm) will initially be available
with a
choice of two
diesel and three petrol engines as well as
with 4MATIC all - wheel drive.
Enhanced by locally - tuned suspension, the Tucson is sourced from Korea or the Czech Republic, depending on grade, and is offered in as many as 28 variants
with the
choice of petrol, turbo - petrol and turbo -
diesel power.
It is available
with a 3.0 - litre twin - turbo V6 petrol engine
with 350 hp and 430 hp output
choices, and a 275 hp 3.0 - litre V6 turbo -
diesel engine.
Sure, plenty were hoping for a
diesel, or at least some significant powertrain enhancements or wider
choices (still can't buy a CrewMax
with the 4.6 L) when the refreshed truck debuted in Chicago in 2013; but, alas, the alterations covered mostly sheetmetal and an all - new interior.
The Range Rover Evoque offers a smooth and responsive turbocharged powertrain line - up
with the
choice of state - of - the - art
diesel or petrol engines.
The all - aluminum 2018 Range Rover Velar arrives in the U.S. this summer riding on a variant of the F - Pace platform
with three engine
choices: 2.0 - liter
diesel, 2.0 - liter supercharged gasoline and a 380 - hp supercharged V6.
All new in 2015, the 2017 GMC Canyon gets three engine
choices: a 2.5 - litre four - cylinder engine rated at 200 horsepower, a 3.6 - litre V6 good for 308 horsepower, and a 2.8 L Duramax
diesel with 181 horsepower and an impressive 369 lb. - ft.
For those who want the towing capability of a V8
with the fuel mileage of a frugal four - cylinder, the ML320 CDI
diesel is an excellent
choice.