That "torque multiplier" technology- isn't that what the rest of us call a "transmission?"

Like to know about this "torque multiplication technology." Just a fancy torque-converter if they're running an auto?

Looks reasonable, but from a couple of pictures at least, rear 'blind spots' would be shocking! Also - for an UK-designed vehicle, how come the steering wheel is on the left?? Hoping to sell a couple to the Yanks (who have not embraced diesel at all)? I would also hope that in any follow-up story, the conversion of mph to kmh is actually done and labelled! Not XX mph (XX mph)

P.S. Why not a smaller and lighter 3-4 litre V6 motor for agiity? Should be ample with today's speed cameras lurking behind every tree!

Well they got the looks right now if the power plant is as good?

I agree, that's what a transmission does - it multiplies torque.
And if you have such a large displacement, torquey Diesel engine anyway, why would you need to add in any extra 'torque multiplication' over and above a regular gearbox ??? Sounds like baloney to me.......
And what the heck are 'fixed damper' shocks ? Generally you want adjustable damper shocks ...

The more you multiply the torque, the slower the rpm of the component providing it, so what exactly is this torque multiplier? As for: "It is widely believed that horsepower delivers power, speed and fuel efficiency, but it is in fact torque that matters," no matter how much torque available, if you haven't got the horse power to overcome the wind and road resistance etc. for any given speed, then you won't get the car to go that fast, period. If speed were only due to torque, we would have multi-axle trucks queuing up to have a go at the world land speed record.
It seems to me that the person who dreamed up the concept of a torque multiplier would be better employed selling real estate, especially in the time-share sector.

I too wonder about the "how" of the torque-multiplication. Perhaps it is that with gobs of torque you don't need the rpms, and therefore a taller gearing (super overdrive perhaps?) can get you the speed you need withouth running the mill at redline. Some specifics about fuel tank size or MPG would be nice. The hope is that some of the technology can find its way down to lesser vehicles that lesser pocketbooks can afford.

Hmmm, way too expensive. Considering I can purchase a used HUMMER H3 for about $15, which leaves me with enough money to purchase 40,500 gallons of gasoline at $4/gallon (not there yet, but averaging) That's 16 hundred tanks of gas, giving me 400,000 miles of driving...yeah...not worth it no matter *HOW* much you are saving the planet!

Where's the 100 gallon fuel tank? Make that 83 imperial gallon fuel tank. That 0-60 time must also be in imperial seconds. Excuse the sarcasm. Is there any real test data on this car?