2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel In the never-ending Detroit truck wars, manufacturers are looking for any and all advantages with which to beat their competition over the head like a coked-up wrestler towing, payload ratings, and most recently, fuel economy.For 2020, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra duo are available with a snazzy new 3.0-litre inline-six diesel engine lashed to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This option allows the truck to cut back on its drinking, with the EPA awarding the powertrain an estimated 7.1 L/100 kilometres (33 miles per gallon) highway fuel economy for rear-wheel drive models. If youre keeping track at home, the other two diesel-powered pickups in the half-ton segment the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 are rated at 30 and 27 mpg on the highway cycle, respectively. In a market where manufacturers go to great lengths to eke out a single mpg over their rival, GMs accomplishment is remarkable.With 277 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque on tap, the 3.0L Duramax is the first diesel engine offered in a GM half-ton since 1997. It has an aluminium block, active thermal management to heat critical components more quickly, and an automatic start/stop system. Working in concert with the 10-speed automatic, this power team is one of six in the lineup for 2020. Truck fans of the brand are spoiled for choice. Having sampled the Silverady 1500 Duramax about a month ago, we came away impressed with its drivetrain, providing plenty of shove without clattering like the diesels of old. In terms of price, expect to pay roughly the same premium for the Duramax as one would for the 6.2L V8 in comparison to the 5.3L V8.To be clear, the press bumf specifies the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado as receiving this plaudit, but theres no reason to imagine its GMC twin wont earn the same rating. City economy is pegged at 10.2 L/100 kilometres, or 23 mpg. Models with 44 drivelines are rated at 29 mpg highway and 23 city.While the Silverado outsells the Sierra by a wide margin in the U.S., the Sierra actually outsold the Silverado in Canada last year by about 1,000 units. Expect these Duramax half-tons to show up on dealer lots later this
Origin: 2020 GMC Sierra, Silverado 1500 diesel tops segment in highway fuel economy ratings
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2020 Corsair brings Lincoln’s new mojo to the compact crossover segment
What is it? An all-new SUV that is, in Lincoln’s own words, a “sanctuary with a visually soothing design, hand-selected materials and refinements in sound characteristics.” Why does it matter? Well, Lincoln is a subsidiary of Ford, the company that’s promising to produce nothing but SUVs and trucks. In other words, SUV development is important to Ford’s fiscal health, which means the Corsair better be, as Joy Falotico, Lincoln’s president claims, “artistically crafted, expertly designed and infused with our unwavering attention and commitment to detail.” To that end, the Corsair does excel in the details; the dashboard is double-walled to reduce cabin noise, a 14-speaker Revel audio system to increase it, and six unique orchestral chimes alert the driver to unbuckled seat belts, open fuel door and more. Wi-Fi is also standard. Power for the compact luxury ute comes from a choice of two small turbocharged fours, the first a 230-horsepower variant of Ford’s trusty 2.0-litre with 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet. Those looking for Mustang-like power can upgrade to the 280-hp 2.3L version that also boasts 310 pound-feet of torque. Both are mated to 8-speed autoboxes. There’s no mention of the hybrid version that was rumoured to be also released at the show. Lincoln’s intelligent all-wheel-drive is standard with both engines and seamlessly switches between front- and all-wheel-drive according to road conditions. The drive can be further customized with five of Lincoln’s signature drive modes – Normal, Excite, Slippery, Deep Conditions and Conserve, the last four just Millennial newspeak for “sport,” “rain,” “off-road” and “Eco.” On the technology front, Corsair incorporates the Lincoln Way phone-as-key app, which means that Corsair owners can lock and unlock, open the liftgate and start the engine with their smartphone. Lincoln Way allows drivers to gain entry to their Corsair and it triggers a personal profile that can automatically adjust up to 80 features to the owner’s preference. Not only will the cabin be warm on cold winter mornings, your favourite music will be playing to perk up your morning commute. When will we get it? This fall. Should you buy it? The Escape on which the Corsair is based is all-new and is getting rave reviews. This latest Lincoln is also continuing the company’s latest run of comely sport utes. It’s entering a truly crowded field and competing against the likes of BMW and Audi. If you like cheering for the underdog, you should give the Corsair a
Origin: 2020 Corsair brings Lincoln’s new mojo to the compact crossover segment
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