Not exact matches
The famously athletic chassis is now aided by optional
active torque vectoring, but we're less enthusiastic about the new electric power steering,
which isn't quite as communicative as before.
Among the goodies Porsche still charges extra for are the paddleshift steering wheel, the highly desirable dual - clutch transmission, carbon - ceramic brakes, cruise control, a sunroof, electronic
torque vectoring in conjunction with a passive limited - slip differential, and the indispensable Sport Chrono package,
which includes
active engine mounts and an overboost function.
The «SH» in TL SH - AWD stands for «Super Handling,»
which denotes Acura's
torque -
vectoring active rear differential technology.
The best racetrack mix is the differential in «auto minus» for smooth roads; the throttle left in «intelligent» mode, allowing the least jerky modulation of the accelerator; and the traction / stability control in track mode,
which allows plenty of yaw and still gives you
active torque vectoring.
Other models don't have an
Active Torque Vectoring feature,
which is available exclusively for Forester XT Touring.
It comes with a 6 - speed manual transmission, a Brembo performance brake system, and the
Active Torque Vectoring enhanced systems
which make this car impressive.
In addition to the usual safety bells and whistles such as stability control, the new Altima incorporates Nissan's take on
torque vectoring,
which it calls
active understeer control.
Also a first for the DB family is a limited slip differential with
active torque vectoring,
which gets the power via an eight - speed automatic ZF transmission with multiple driver dynamic modes — GT, Sport and Sport Plus.
Finally, the rear differential gets an
active torque vectoring system,
which controls the yaw rates for a more engaging driving experience and less understeer.
The front double - wishbone and rear multi-link set - ups feature «in - wheel» designs
which Honda's boffins say all but eliminates any
torque steer — another reason the front - end feels so pure despite the fact that the
torque -
vectoring systems is
active every millimetre the NSX's wheels turn.
Vehicles fitted with the optional Terrain Response ® 2 and Electronic
Active Differential with
Torque Vectoring by Braking receive an additional setting, Dynamic Program,
which tunes the suspension to deliver even tighter body control with flatter handling and sharper responses.1, 4 European model shown.
This system is combined with twin - channel Dynamic Response
active lean control, a Dynamic Active Rear Locking Differential, and Torque Vectoring by Braking, which transfers torque to the outside wheels during cornering, reducing under
active lean control, a Dynamic
Active Rear Locking Differential, and Torque Vectoring by Braking, which transfers torque to the outside wheels during cornering, reducing under
Active Rear Locking Differential, and
Torque Vectoring by Braking, which transfers torque to the outside wheels during cornering, reducing under
Torque Vectoring by Braking,
which transfers
torque to the outside wheels during cornering, reducing under
torque to the outside wheels during cornering, reducing understeer.
There is, for instance, P.A.S.M., for Porsche
Active Suspension Management, and P.T.V., for Porsche
Torque Vectoring,
which can speed up the outside rear wheel to slingshot the Boxster through corners.
New this year for the Crosstrek is
active torque vectoring,
which applies the brakes on the inner wheel during cornering for better twisty fun.
The inherent stability of the chassis is enhanced by the addition of
Active Torque Vectoring on the Sport trim,
which applies a little bit of brake to the inside front wheel to reduce understeer as you accelerate out of a corner.
The F - Type R version further gets new electronic
active differential and a
torque vectoring system
which further aids the handling capabilities wherein the former controls the amount of
torque sent to each independent wheel while the latter independently brakes the inner wheels so as to reduce understeer.
Handling is enhanced by a quick steering - gear ratio of 11:1, the addition of original STI components including a flexible tower bar, DampMatic ® II front suspension with adjustable damping (a first for a Japanese automaker), and front - rear
Active Torque Vectoring, all of
which combine to achieve a strong yet flexible ride and sharp cornering.
In addition to the fundamental suspension tune changes, the F - TYPE R Coupé features a new second - generation Electronic
Active Differential
which, for the first time on a Jaguar, works in conjunction with
Torque Vectoring by braking.
Additional driving enhancements includes a fully independent raised suspension and
active torque vectoring, both of
which contribute to a more neutral cornering feel.
The SVR has the sound and handling to match its engine performance, thanks to a new
active quad exhaust system in which valves open electronically at 3000rpm to liberate more noise, plus a recalibrated rear differential, torque vectoring, adaptive dampers, revised electric steering, Active Roll Control and six - piston Brembo b
active quad exhaust system in
which valves open electronically at 3000rpm to liberate more noise, plus a recalibrated rear differential,
torque vectoring, adaptive dampers, revised electric steering,
Active Roll Control and six - piston Brembo b
Active Roll Control and six - piston Brembo brakes.
On top of that there are a slew of digital aids to get this sucker around corners;
torque vectoring by brake, electronic stability control,
active - roll control and dynamic
active rear locking differential (
which now locks earlier to shift
torque to the wheel with more grip).
It's available as either a four - door sedan or a five - door hatchback, and with options such as
Active Torque Vectoring to improve turn - in and reduce understeer, Steering Responsive Headlights that turn with the steering wheel and Subaru's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
which includes lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking.
As well as the additional cost of the PDK transmission, our test car also came fitted with the $ 4990 Sport Chrono pack,
which brings with it new drive - mode adjustment controlled by a button on the steering wheel; a $ 4990 sports exhaust system; $ 3190
torque vectoring; $ 2710 PASM
active suspension; $ 1850 metallic paint; and $ 1090 Connect Plus that includes the excellent Apple CarPlay (but Android Auto isn't available).
All Imprezas come standard with Symmetrical all - wheel drive, but Sport models get
active torque vectoring,
which modulates
torque delivery between each wheel, and combined with 225 / 40 - series tires, the Impreza hugs corners with confidence, delivering a lot of feedback to the driver.
Or it does in the versions that we've tested the car in,
which includes the Dynamic Handling package of air - sprung rear suspension, electronically adjusted dampers,
active anti-roll bars and cross-axle
torque vectoring.
Subaru's Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive system comes standard, along with
Active Torque Vectoring,
which was first introduced on the WRX and WRX STI performance models.
Some of the more significant potential upgrades include: ceramic brakes (
which will set you back around # 5,000), a sports exhaust (# 1,500), a
torque vectoring differential (# 900), plus
active suspension and the sport chrono package (
which cost around # 1,000 each).
Along with its bold design inside and out,
which draws on a number of
active lifestyle influences including motorcycles and rally cars, JUKE brings unexpected levels of performance from a 1.6 - liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) turbo engine and an advanced
torque vectoring all - wheel drive (AWD) system with performance technology usually reserved for premium vehicles.
Available features include a variety of on - road and off - road performance equipment, such as
Active Suspension Management, launch control, summer performance tires,
torque -
vectoring rear differential, hill - descent control, and air suspension (
which can raise the ride height to 9.1 inches for off - roading).
I felt some understeer when I didn't judge a turn entrance correctly, but mostly that characteristic was mitigated by the corner braking technology,
which Subaru calls
Active Torque Vectoring.
The F - TYPE R Coupé features Jaguar's second - generation Electronic
Active Differential
which works in parallel with a new
Torque Vectoring by braking system to deliver enhanced agility and exploitable handling at the limit.
The GTS conversion adds 65 horsepower to the Cayman / Boxster's 300 for a total of 365, as well as the standard fitment of
torque vectoring, mechanical rear differential and Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM),
which lowers the car by 10 mm.
The cars are also equipped with a host of options as standard, such as the Sport Chrono Package, Porsche
Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear differential lock and Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM),
which lowers the body by ten millimeters but enough of the tech mambo jambo.