At the flip of a switch,
active dampers give the driver the choice between Normal, Sport, and Comfort ride quality.
Not exact matches
It's clearly a firm set - up, even before the sport button is pressed to stiffen the
dampers (PASM — Porsche
Active Suspension Management — is an option), but while it's taut both laterally and longitudinally, there seems to be some
give in the suspension mounts or tyres, lending an unhelpful elastic feel that smudges its accuracy.
I find the price comparison with the Q5 S Line rather odd as EVO conveniently forgot to highlight the very high standard specification of the R - Design Pro trim, which includes 21» alloys, air suspension / switchable
dampers,
active 12» 3» driver display,
active LED headlights with washers, dimming / folding mirrors, premium nav, heated windscreen, heated steering wheel, memory drivers seat and ambient lighting for the base price of # 43,845 The # 42,150 Q5 S Line has none of the above as standard and would cost # 49,345 if
given the same specification as the XC60, so the Volvo would actually cost # 5,500 less.
The Good The 2013 BMW M5 uses
active dampers and an
active locking differential to help it corner like a rabbit, while its engine and dual - clutch transmission
give the driver excellent power control.
The
damper's fluid viscosity has been enhanced and the number of
active coils has also gone up,
giving it the added height benefit and, theoretically at least, also better spring load capacity.
The $ 10,000 Lime Rock package also
gives you
active damper control, and there's a clear difference between comfort and maximum sport settings.