Refreshed luxury SUV lands in SA with two new fuel-friendly models
The new B5 and B6 hybrid models are both powered by turbocharged petrol engines. Picture: SUPPLIEDWhile the exterior gets only minor design tweaks, the big news is the introduction of new fuel-efficient mild-hybrid petrol engines.
The two newcomers feature mild-hybrid petrol engines with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System that recovers brake energy to charge a 48V battery. An integrated starter generator uses this energy to support the combustion engine, improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines. The B5 delivers 183kW and 350Nm, while the B6 makes 220kW and 420Nm./100km for the more powerful B6.
A new stop/start system responds faster and ensures that the switching off and on functions are barely discernible.
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