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Is this the luxury bargain of 2024? Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA

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Created to be the brand’s new entry-offering, the Lexus LBX slots into the range where the discontinued CT 200h used to live and is actually based on the much cheaper Toyota Yaris Cross ($28,000-$39,000). But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. 2024 Lexus LBX.

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Lamborghini Urus PHEV gets more power, promises 60 km pure electric run

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Interestingly, while plug-in hybrid cars usually come with downsized engines, this is not the case here. litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine powering the car, paired with an electric motor. seconds, faster than the petrol-only version by 1.1 It offers 60 kilometres of pure electric range. seconds and even 0.1

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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This is the lowest consumption of any of the gasoline or diesel MiTo engines, while power delivery and torque are the second-highest of the MiTo gasoline range. MultiAir Turbo Petrol (with manual gearbox or Alfa TCT automatic transmission); and the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol. The engine range also includes the 120 HP 1.4

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Revised Nissan Juke offers 1.2 DIG-T turbocharged engine

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Among the changes in the new Juke are a new design at the front and rear with greater emphasis on both premium refinement and sporty design cues; a new downsized 1.2-liter liter DIG-T petrol engine, which replaces the outgoing 117 ps (115 hp) 1.6-liter Click to enlarge. The existing 1.5 The Renault-Nissan Alliance-developed 1.2-liter

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Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets three-motor PHEV … with a V12

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Upcoming Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets a new V12 engine and three electric motors as part of a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system Rather than downsizing the engine or switching only to electric motors, the Italian sports car maker has instead added three electric motors to the supercar mix.

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New Maruti Swift retains winning formula in a new avatar | Autocar Professional

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litre Z-series powertrain, which now features a three-cylinder layout for the petrol engine, christened Z12E, a downsize from the outgoing 1.2-litre, The engine noise towards the higher end of the revolution range has also increased compared to the outgoing four-cylinder unit. litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit.

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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“For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. The flat torque curve ensures enormous pulling power in all speed ranges: 670 N·m are already available at 1500 rpm, and the maximum torque of 800 N·m is delivered 500 rpm later, remaining constant to 4500 rpm.