The level
of driver engagement is bar none especially compared to modern cars that are mostly all turbo charged and automatic.
Its weak point has to be the lack of overall
driver engagement in comparison with the more focused entries in the segment.
The twin - clutch gearbox makes the car less of a pain to drive in town, but the automatic transmission can't offer the same
driver engagement as a manual gearbox and clutch.
It also adds paddle shifters for the six - speed automatic transmission, a welcome effort to help
improve driver engagement in the crossover.
The six - speed dual - clutch transmission provides a sporty feel and
direct driver engagement, while offering comfortable and efficient driving in automatic mode.
All in all, though, the dual - clutch transmission is a welcome addition that raises the level
of driver engagement.
Available to order immediately for # 16,500 (about $ 20,500), the pack is designed to deliver
more driver engagement on the track without compromising the 570S» all - round usability.
Sadly, the Ford Fiesta beats the Corsa
for driver engagement (although the Fiesta is class leading, so that should not be a surprise).
Renowned for isolating its occupants from the road, which results in a quiet chamber from which to do other things such as listen to the radio, think about the upcoming peer review, or converse with your passengers, the Camry is not known for fostering
driver engagement with the car and the road.
The NTSB also concluded that if vehicles don't restrict risky operations, the potential for drivers to misuse them remain; and that the way Autopilot «monitored and responded to the driver's interaction with the steering wheel was not an effective method of
ensuring driver engagement.»
BMW has therefore opted for a sophisticated front - wheel - drive system for the 2 Series Active Tourer that is able to deliver the degree of
driver engagement expected of the brand's models.
«We've got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can
deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,» he said.
This lowers the ride height by 8 mm and is designed to «heighten
driver engagement without compromising comfort», according to the British manufacturer.
S3 delivers amazing quattro grip and strong performance, but Audi's technical approach means it lacks ultimate driver engagement
The 4C was designed
around driver engagement, so Alfa's decision to offer it only with a six - speed dual - clutch transmission has always seemed at odds with the car's mission.
The limits on the system include factors such as Tesla (tsla) being unable to ensure driver attention even when the car is traveling at high speeds, ensuring Autopilot is used only on certain roads and
monitoring driver engagement, NTSB said.
Growing engagement with ORDRE's unique retail network - working with the EMT and sales teams to understand and optimise the drivers
The flip side of
such driver engagement is that the sporty Mazda 6 isn't as plush to drive as the Accord or the Camry.
The latest Continental represents a giant leap forward, and now offers
genuine driver engagement alongside the expected GT brief.
If you
seek driver engagement, you can get a manual or an optional V - 6 in the Honda Accord, a vehicle clearly designed by people who love driving.
No, the new Elantra Sport receives a more powerful engine and a sport - tuned suspension that may give it a level of
driver engagement comparable to rivals.
No, as performance cars» raw numbers rise and
driver engagement falls, today the unquantifiable holy grail is «the experience,» and that is the big takeaway here.
Each electric motor lies over an axle, a setup which gives the Cross Turismo on - demand all - wheel drive, while torque vectoring and dynamic chassis control (DCC) technology
boost driver engagement.
McLaren says «the new McLaren Driver Interface is a matchless example of
advanced driver engagement built around two separate high - definition screens; a Folding Driver Display and a Central Infotainment Touchscreen.
Just keep in mind that if you
value driver engagement, those reviewers are right — the Corolla is hardly inspiring from behind the wheel.
In determining which cars make it to the list, editor - in - chief, Eddie Alterman explains: «In our testing, we are looking for those automobiles that deliver spectacular value,
real driver engagement, and the highest fulfillment of their intended mission.»
With the changeover, Hyundai says it focused on sharpening the design and aesthetic, upgrading the technology for entertainment and safety purposes, increasing the efficiency of the powertrain, lowering NVH levels, and a
increasing driver engagement.
As handsome and connected as the F - TYPE SVR is, it's the «
unrivalled driver engagement and reward» Jaguar promises that is our key interest.
For
added driver engagement, the Civic EX and EX-L Coupe models feature new steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters.
Ride quality is generally good, but on rougher tarmac or twisty roads, the iM lags rivals like the Ford Focus, Mazda3 and Volkswagen Golf in both the refinement and
driver engagement stakes.
Mazda's mid-size sedan is not only comfortable and sensible as a daily driver, it offers strong performance,
impressive driver engagement and a style that is unique among its class.
Criticized at launch for being a bit too anodyne, the GT - R has since been tweaked to offer far
more driver engagement.
● The way in which the Tesla Autopilot system monitored and responded to the driver's interaction with the steering wheel was not an effective method of
ensuring driver engagement.
Conscious of the need to meet the high level of spaciousness, variability and functionality demanded in the premium compact class, BMW has given the 2 Series Active Tourer a sophisticated front - wheel - drive system capable of delivering the degree of
driver engagement expected of the brand's models.
There's a feeling he's been stung by criticism from some on the GT department's recent focus
on driver engagement (the manuals in the R and GT3) rather than outright speed.
«We've got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver
driver engagement in a fully electric world,» McLaren Design Director Dan Parry - Williams told Autocar.
The 600bhp Continental Flying Spur Speed unleashes the same potent performance and intense levels of
driver engagement as its highly acclaimed stablemate, the Continental GT Speed.