The 2014 Mitsubishi Evo XI will be powered by a combination of a diesel engine and an electric motor. This hybrid engine enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in less than 5 seconds. The upcoming Mitsubishi Evo XI will also feature a revised version of the S-AWC four-wheel drive system. Stay tuned for more updates. [Autocar]
The 2012 Opel Combo light commercial vehicle (LCV) is based on the Fiat Doblo van. The new car will be available with a choice between six engines including four diesel engines, a gasoline engine and a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) unit. Opel’s diesel versions of the 2012 Combo include a 1.3 CDTI and a 1.6 CDTI developing the same 66 kW/90 hp, a 1.6 CDTI version with 77 kW/105 hp and a 2.0 CDTI with an output of 99 kW/135 hp. The gasoline 2012 Combo is powered by a 1.4-liter engine developing 70 kW/95 hp, while the CNG model develops 88 kW/120 hp. The 2012 Opel Combo range comes with either a 5-speed or a 6-speed manual transmission, and Start/Stop technology on the CNG version for improved fuel consumption. No word on pricing at this time. [MotorWard]
Toyota today announced the new 2012 Toyota Hilux facelift, which will be made available in Europe, Australia and a few countries from other parts of the world. The HiLux range includes three different engines: a 116kW/240Nm 2.7-liter four-cylinder petrol, a 126kW/343Nm 3.0-liter four-cylinder diesel and the benchmark 175kW/376Nm 4.0-liter V6 petrol. It is expected that all new HiLux models will be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC) as standard. No word on pricing and availability at this moment. [Zercustoms]
Diesel has rolled out their latest styling package for the Fiat 500C. This new body kit consists of a new rear trim with faux air-vents, yellow brake calipers and a satin finish with chrome detailing on the bumpers and side mouldings. On the inside, the car receives a new dark denim style with yellow stitching. Price starts at 18,000 Euro (about $24,500). More»
Nissan is ready to launch the new Murano that uses Diesel engine with a six-speed automatic gearbox in Europe. Nissan uses a 2.5-liter dCi four-cylinder diesel that produces an overall output of 190-horsepower and 450Nm or 332 lb-ft of peak torque. The new Nissan Murano 2.5dCi will be released in September 2010. [Zimbio]
Subaru has recently introduced a new member to its hatchback line-up by releasing the Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel. Coming in two different models: RC and RX, the new Subaru Impreza Boxer Diesel is equipped with a 2.0-liter Horizontally-opposed diesel engine that generates 150 PS and 350Nm of torque. The car is capable of reaching 0 to 62 mph in just 9.0 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph. Prices start at 20,000 GBP for the base model and goes up to 22,255 GBP for the top of the line 2.0D RX model. More»
