article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. Normal mode is for around town, Conserve is for long stretches of open highway for maximum efficiency, and Slippery and Snow/Sand are self-explanatory. The Corsair–hiding in plain sight.

PHEV 102
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. A torquey turbo four. A City Truck.

Hyundai 79
article thumbnail

2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

Green Car Congress

The core element of the new engine is a new combustion process combining short intake events with a high compression ratio. The injectors for the direct-injection system were relocated and deliver up to three injection events per combustion cycle at a higher maximum pressure (250 bar or 3,626 psi). Significance of the 2018 Tiguan.

2018 314