2019 Audi S5 TDI

Audi has confirmed the S5 Coupe and S5 Sportback will have a new diesel engine in Europe. Producing 342 hp and 700 Nm of torque, the models have a 3.0-liter V6 TDI with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and an electronically powered compressor. This enables the cars to be approximately 19 percent more fuel-efficient than petrol-powered predecessors. In terms of performance, the S5 TDI Coupe can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The S5 TDI can complete the same task in 4.9 seconds. Regardless of which model is selected, both have a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Regardless of where you buy your S5, all models will come equipped with an eight-speed tiptronic transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system. Getting back to the TDIs, they have a familiar exterior with a bright grille, faux aluminum accents and 18-inch alloy wheels. The models also come equipped with LED lighting units and a four-tailpipe exhaust system. Apparently, the facelifted model will be introduced sometime later. The cabin comes nicely equipped with heated front sport seats, a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and matte brushed aluminum trim. Customers can also order a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless smartphone charger and a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.

The G350d sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 199 km/h. Comfort stands to gain as well, with the new diesel-powered G-Class producing less noise and vibrations in the cabin than its V6 predecessor. To help achieve that, the engine mounts of the engine are actively controlled for the first time. As for off-road performance, the new transfer case is flange-mounted directly to the transmission and is designed to send 40 percent of the drive torque to the front axle and 60 percent to the rear axle. Obviously, the G350d also features low-range off-road reduction gear for driving on difficult terrain. The automaker also says the new G-Class diesel is better equipped than its predecessor. Standard features include leather seats, Artico man-made leather trim covering the instrument panel, open-pore wood accents, Dynamic Select drive mode selector, Active Braking Assist, and other driver assistance systems. The 2019 G350d will go on sale in January 2019 in Europe and other markets (not the U.S., though) and will arrive in dealerships in spring. Prices will be announced closer to launch.

Land Rover hinted at it to Motor Authority. Now it appears to be true. At a press event for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar in October, Land Rover told Motor Authority an electrified Defender off-road SUV wasn't off the table without confirming or denying such a powertrain. Now, a report published by Motoring on Thursday claims not only will electrified options be part of the powertrain lineup, but an all-electric option will be available as well. Sources close to Jaguar Land Rover told the publication that a battery-electric Defender is confirmed for production and the SUV will utilize at least one electric motor with a powerful battery pack. The new Defender will not utilize the company's front and all-wheel drive transverse-engine D8 architecture or the steel and aluminum iQ-Al platform. Rather, the off-road icon will use a new variation of the Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport's aluminum platform. Sources added the platform will indeed be closely related to the Discovery's platform. And the new Defender won't be a one-trick pony, either. Land Rover will develop a broad model range to cover hardcore off-road, luxury, and performance variants of the SUV. The iconic Defender 90 and Defender 110 names will remain, thanks to two separate wheelbases measuring 90 and 110 inches. As for the new Defender's design, the report said to expect a "controversial" look to help the nameplate not only retain its rugged history, but also attract new customers. An all-electric Land Rover Defender will fall in line with the brand's call for electrified options for all new vehicles starting with the 2020 model year.

A significant coup for last month鈥檚 Canadian International Auto Show was the introduction of the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, a car rooted in the legendary brand鈥檚 racing heritage. The track-only Cayman, which was revealed in January at the Daytona International Speedway, made its first official motor show appearance at the Toronto event. The updated 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is now in its second generation, the first arriving on the motorsport scene in 2016 sans 鈥?18鈥?script on the rear deck lid. Where the previous GT4 Clubsport shifted gears through a short-throw six-speed manual transmission, the new 718 version will solely utilize Porsche鈥檚 dual-clutch PDK automated gearbox, albeit with only six forward gears instead of the usual seven. The new model also features a reinforced dual mass flywheel, a racing-optimized electronic control unit, a racing-optimized mechanical rear axle differential lock, plus an internal pressure oil lubrication system boasting active oil cooling. Despite the GT4 Clubsport鈥檚 factory-installed (FIA Art.