Not exact matches
It's impossible to tell what changes have been made mechanically, but
given it's based on the i30 N hatchback, you can expect the same specification, which runs to
adaptive dampers and a wide range of settings for the
steering, throttle and suspension.
Given his efforts in tuning Direct
Adaptive Steering so far, perhaps Seb should stick to F1 garages, because in its current iteration, the steering feels artificial, disconnected, and even unpred
Steering so far, perhaps Seb should stick to F1 garages, because in its current iteration, the
steering feels artificial, disconnected, and even unpred
steering feels artificial, disconnected, and even unpredictable.
Direct
Adaptive Steering ® helps shield the driver from excessive road vibrations,
giving you a stronger feeling of control.
The Platinum trim level of the new Ford F - 250
gives drivers peace of mind with BLIS ®, (Blind Spot Information System) and
Adaptive Front
Steering.
As such, if the Golf R is ordered with an optional
Adaptive Chassis Control, the power - assisted
steering is
given a specially tuned characteristic for each of the system's driving modes (NORMAL, COMFORT and SPORT).
The Q7 I drove came with the
adaptive suspension option,
giving it an air suspension and four - wheel -
steering, that last piece of technology similar to what you will find on the new Porsche 911.
Even so, it is more agile than you'd
give it credit for
given its heft, it has sharp and direct
steering and excellently judged suspension - our tester didn't have
adaptive dampers, but I didn't really miss them.
The Q50's
adaptive suspension and variable
steering input
give it a tech edge over its G37 predecessor, yet the driving experience feels similar.
Volkswagen has also
given the Polo a range of features including
adaptive cruise control, traffic monitoring system, driver alert system, automatic post-collision braking system, Sport select suspension and an electro - mechanical
steering wheel (most of these features come from the Golf).
Option packages include a Multimedia package that adds COMAND navigation, a Sport package that
gives the GLC an AMG - inspired look, and a driver - assistance package that includes
adaptive cruise control, active blind spot and lane - keeping assist and
steering assist.
Give the knob another clockwise twist to activate Sport + mode, which builds on the Sport mode's settings by firming up the
adaptive suspension system and adjusting the power
steering ratio for better handling and feedback.
Direct
Adaptive Steering helps prevent excessive road vibrations and in turns
gives the new Q50 driver a great sense of control while driving.
It only seems to function within a very narrow window, and
given that you can't actually take your hands off the wheel, we're not sure if the
steering - assist function really makes it any better than a more conventional
adaptive cruise control system.