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2011MY Saab 9-3: Cleaner Diesels and New 163HP 2.0 Petrol with XWD
The 2011 model year brings another round of enhancements for Saab's long overdue for replacement, 9-3, comprising mostly of tweaks to the diesel engine range.
In particular, all three diesel models benefit from more advanced twin turbocharging technology, which not only helps reduce fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions, but also adds a few more ponies. The 1.9-litre turbo diesel range now includes a 130HP TTiD unit that replaces the previous 120HP engine, a 160HP version that takes the place of the 150HP engine, and a range-topping 180HP variant.
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Volvo Extends Line-up With 136hp 2.0-liter Five-cylinder Diesel, Announces 2013my Changes
In line with its initiative to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions across its range, Volvo announced the introduction of a new five-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine. The new diesel, which is designated D3, has an output of 136HP and...
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Kia's Facelifted 2012 Soul Lands In Britain
The refreshed for the 2012 model year Kia Soul is on sale in the UK with on-the-road prices ranging from £12,495 for the basic petrol model to the £17,795 for the fully equipped diesel variant. The most important change for the 2012 Soul is the...
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Opel Releases Full Details On 2010 Astra Engine Range, Includes New 140hp 1.4-liter Turbo
Given that we're getting very close to the first public debut of the new Opel Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, GM's European division decided to confirm the engine range for its Golf-sized hatch that will go on sale later this...
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Bmw To Debut New 3.0-liter Twin Turbo Diesel With 306hp On 735d
BMW has confirmed the development of a new and more powerful version of its acclaimed 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six diesel engine. The new 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo diesel unit that churns out a maximum output of 306 horsepower at 4,400 rpm...
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Mazda2 Gets New 1.4-liter Turbo Diesel Engine
Along with the introduction of a three-door version, the Japanese carmaker is enhancing its European Mazda2 lineup with the availability of a 1.4-liter common-rail turbo diesel engine across the range. Engineered specifically for the European market,...
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