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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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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. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8 kWh/100 km.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. The powertrain produces up to 306 hp (228 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 N·m ) of torque: 0 to 60 mph is estimated to take 7.0 Click to enlarge. With a fully charged 9.8

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Porsche launches compact SUV Macan with diesel option

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Porsche is expanding its range to include a new class of vehicle with the Macan, which is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment. The Macan S Diesel is the economical long-distance runner of the three Macan models. The Macan S Diesel is the economical long-distance runner of the three Macan models.

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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Volkswagen has given its Touareg SUV a sharper look and enhanced it technically in all areas. liters of diesel per 100 km (from 33.6 Meanwhile, at higher speeds—140 km/h (87 mph) and above—the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle’s body. mpg US to 35.6 mpg US) to 6.6 mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US).

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VW unveiling MQB-based T-ROC diesel 4WD SUV concept at Geneva show

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen will introduce the 4WD T-ROC SUV concept. diesel featured in the sporty GTD ( earlier post ), the T-ROC design is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, and fits into the Volkswagen line-up one vehicle down from the Tiguan in the Golf format. Equipped with the 2.0L

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Audi introducing 2nd-gen Q7 SUV at NAIAS; e-tron quattro diesel PHEV model; 2nd gen MLB

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In addition to other advances in drivetrain, chassis, lightweight construction, assistance systems and infotainment systems, the new Q7 will also offer an e-tron quattro version: the first plug-in hybrid with a six-cylinder diesel engine and quattro all-wheel drive. mph) takes 6.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4

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Chevy’s Cruze Diesel: a compact diesel contender in the US

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The Cruze Diesel is identified by a discreet badge on the trunk. US buyers hunting for a non-premium diesel passenger car (i.e., not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. Click to enlarge.

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