Yet a remarkable transformation occurs when you switch
the adaptive dampers into dynamic mode: suddenly, the S5 is able to dart through corners in a way you wouldn't have imagined possible after experiencing such a smooth ride.
Flip
the adaptive dampers into sport mode and the whole car stiffens up just enough without being uncomfortable, the steering gets a bit heavier and more responsive and the whole X5 seems to just shrink around you.
The high - speed run doesn't require much more than checking tire pressures, switching off the air - conditioning, putting
the adaptive dampers into their firmest setting, and switching the transmission into Sport mode, which locks out eighth gear.
Not exact matches
Adaptive Bilstein
dampers help curb body roll when dialed
into sport and track modes but otherwise provide a compliant, cossetting ride.
This then links
into Chassis Domain Control, which is the Alfa's brain that integrates and coordinates the actions of the torque vectoring, IBS, ESC and
adaptive dampers.
Alfa Romeo's advice is to leave the DNA switch in its mid, «Natural» setting for road use, but so benign is this chassis that you'll soon opt for «Race» (albeit with the
adaptive dampers softened
into their medium setting).
The car comes with a passive coil suspension setup as standard, but there are no fewer than four «
adaptive» alternatives to that — Comfort, Dynamic, Professional and M - Sport — which introduce active
dampers, a self - levelling air - sprung rear end, stiffened and shortened springs, active anti-roll bars and an active «Dynamic Performance Control» rear differential
into the mix in varying combinations.
The available new
Adaptive Damper System is tied
into the NSX - inspired Integrated Dynamics System with four drive modes; Sport, Sport +, Comfort and Snow.
Buyers can now opt
into available
adaptive components with Dynamic
Damper Control (basically electromechanical anti-roll stabilization).
It also looks exceptionally sexy from all angles, its interior is of very high quality and seems built to last and if you opt for the
adaptive dampers and set them in comfort mode, it's a surprisingly pleasant roadtrip companion, even if some wind and tire roar makes its way
into the cabin on the motorway.
But for only $ 1,000 to $ 1,500 more, you can get
into a decently equipped IS 350 F - Sport with
adaptive dampers and the better engine.
Adaptive Damper System (ADS) The Civic Si has new
Adaptive Dampers that are integrated
into the driving mode functions.
Turn
into a corner and the A5 on standard suspension, rather than
adaptive dampers, responds more quickly than a BMW 4 Series, plus there's a little less body roll.
Trim levels except the base Premiere have
adaptive dampers tied
into a new drive system with excite (sport), conserve (efficient), slippery (mud / snow) and deep (deep mud or snow) modes.
Adaptive M suspension can lower the vehicle by up to 10millimetres, ensuring a quick reaction to sudden steering commands and stable entry
into bends, whilst the suspension set up allows for
Damper stiffness to be fluid enough to deal with current conditions and driving requirements.
The
adaptive dampers help the Accord feel composed and confident when the road turns
into a workout, relaxed and sedate everywhere else.