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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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Audi has introduced the latest version of the SQ5 TDI diesel. The SQ5 TDI was first introduced in the fall of 2012 as the first Audi S model powered by a diesel engine. Its base price is €68,137.82 (US$80,600) (in Germany, including 16% value-added tax). lb-ft) of torque. Many details of the V6 3.0 TDI have been revised.

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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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The second new engine is an additional version of the three-liter diesel. mph), the Q8 can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off when the driver lets off the accelerator. The Audi Q8 55 TFSI has a list price of €76,300 in Germany, the Q8 45 TDI €73,300. The plateau is available between 1,750 and 3,250 rpm.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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Audi’s sporty top model of the Q family, the SQ8 TDI SUV coupé, features a biturbo V8 TDI diesel that delivers 435 metric hp, 900 NN·mm (663.8 The biturbo V8 in the Audi SQ8 TDI is the most powerful passenger car diesel engine on the European market. Its price in Germany starts at €102,900. liters (0.1

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 mph), the rear wheels turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels, reducing the turning circle and making the steering response even more spontaneous. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is due to go on sale in Germany and other European markets in June.

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 mph), the rear wheels turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels, reducing the turning circle and making the steering response even more spontaneous. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is due to go on sale in Germany and other European markets in June.

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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With the 81 kW/110 hp turbo diesel version, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer consumes only 3.7 CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. An 81 kW/110 hp version of the new turbo diesel is even cleaner and more economical: 3.7

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology. The new BMW M760e xDrive accelerates from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds and completes the mid-range sprint from 80 – 120 km/h (50 – 75 mph) in 2.7

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