Remove Gasoline Remove MPH Remove Plug-in Remove SUV
article thumbnail

Volkswagen to introduce Touareg R plug-in hybrid at Geneva

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen will introduce the new Touareg R with a plug-in hybrid drive at the Geneva Motor Show (5 to 15 March 2020). The hybrid drive of the Touareg R essentially consists of a 2,995 cm 3 V6 turbocharged gasoline engine (250 kW/340 PS), the electric drive motor (100kW/136 PS) and a lithium-ion battery (energy capacity of 14.1

Plug-in 273
article thumbnail

Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8

Plug-in 220
article thumbnail

SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

Green Car Congress

The plug-in hybrid version of the brand’s flagship delivers a maximum power of 245PS (180kW), making it the most powerful Tarraco produced to date. And when using both electric and gasoline engines, the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID can reach up to 730 km (454 miles). The SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID’s plug-in hybrid system mates a 1.4

Hybrid 334
article thumbnail

Volkswagen introduces Touareg R plug-in hybrid model

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen’s top-of-the-range model Touareg now also features a plug-in hybrid drive. The Touareg R can be driven at up to 140 km/h using electric power; above this speed, the turbocharged V6 gasoline engine (TSI) supplements the electric drive motor. The V6 TSI engine delivers a power output of 250 kW (340 PS).

Plug-in 243
article thumbnail

BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

Green Car Congress

BMW unveiled the iX3 electric SUV ( earlier post ), offering full electric mobility in a BMW X model. The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. Electric power consumption combined in the WLTP test cycle is 19.5 – 18.5 kWh/100 km.

BMW 443
article thumbnail

Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

Green Car Congress

Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). The Cayenne E-Hybrid, which now features a gasoline particulate filter, is available to order again. The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7

Cayenne 223
article thumbnail

Volkswagen unveils Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; MQB-based SUV

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is unveiling the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). For Volkswagen, the new Tiguan marks the kickoff of an SUV product offensive that will significantly expand the range of vehicles offered, especially in North America. Volkswagen GTE plug-in hybrids.

Plug-in 150