A "spirited drive" refers to a lively or energetic way of driving a vehicle. It means driving with enthusiasm, excitement, or providing a thrilling experience. Full definition
Of course, pushing it too hard will make the front end wash out, but its capabilities are plenty for spirited drives on public roads. (autoweek.com)
You can hang the tail out a bit and have fun without fully defeating stability control, which means there's no reason to turn it off during spirited driving on public roads. (automobilemag.com)
Small backseat; distracting touchpad infotainment controller; not as engaging in spirited driving as rivals. (autoweek.com)