Standard features for the GLC300 include 18 - inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED daytime running lights,
adaptive suspension damping (not driver selectable), keyless remote entry and ignition, a power liftgate, power - folding mirrors, automatic wipers and roof rails.
For the first time in a Vantage, drivers will be able to select from three
adaptive suspension damping modes for normal, sport and track driving.
Choosing the higher - power EcoBoost model adds AWD,
adaptive suspension damping, a power - folding third - row seat and blind - spot monitoring system.
The line - topping GTI Autobahn trim level comes standard with an exclusive feature that's rare among sporty cars in its price class:
an adaptive suspension damping system.
An adaptive suspension damping system is available as an optional extra, with comfort, normal and sport modes, but neither seem to make a huge difference to the way the car drives when in use.
The Mercedes - Benz also comes standard with
adaptive suspension damping for better utility and control
Both dynamic engine mounts and the AMG Ride Control
adaptive suspension damping come standard.
Not exact matches
Despite its Continuously Controlled
Damping adaptive suspension, the Lincoln's heavy steering and extreme body roll sap any confidence to thread the Navigator into smaller gaps.
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Diamond white exterior paint $ 1515 Black leather interior $ 1620 Premium 2 launch package $ 5050 iPod / MP3 media interface w / cable Rearview camera Driver memory w / power steering column Sirius satellite radio Double sun visors Auto - dimming and power - folding mirrors 115V AC power outlet Climate - controlled cupholders Harman / Kardon premium surround sound system Multi-color ambient lighting KEYLESS - GO Active parking assist w / Parktronic $ 970 Wood and leather multifunctional steering wheel $ 590 Dynamic handling package $ 5150
Adaptive damping system Active curve system AIRMATIC air
suspension 20 - inch twin five - spoke wheels w / all - season tires Lighting package $ 1290 Panorama sunroof $ 1090 Trailer hitch $ 550 Stainless steel running boards $ 670 Three - zone automatic climate control $ 1450 Rear - seat entertainment $ 1970 Driver assistance package $ 2950 DISTRONIC PLUS Active blind - spot assist Active lane - keeping assist
(Higher spec trims get VW's DCC
adaptive damping suspension setup with an additional Comfort setting.)
Well, not so much the
suspension as the early form of Skyhook
adaptive damping which, unhelpfully, is either board - hard or marshmallow - soft and doesn't give the chassis — shown to much better effect in the GranSport evolution of the 4200 GT — a chance to deliver its best game.
So that the Mercedes SUV remains as competent in turns as in a straight line, the GL63 benefits from AMG - specific
suspension parts, including air
suspension with
adaptive damping that automatically lowers the ride height at high speeds.
It works with the independent AMG sports air
suspension, the automatic level control and the
Adaptive Damping System to enhance agility, lowering the car at high speed for improved stability.
BMW allows you to change many attributes — not only the power - steering assist level, but also the shifting characteristics, engine response and
suspension damping (if you've purchased the
adaptive suspension, which is a $ 1,000 stand - alone option).
STANDARD FEATURES: Acoustic - laminated windshield and side windows Power rear sunshade Automatic dual - zone climate control Lexicon surround sound system Navigation Electronic parking brake Leather - wrapped dashboard w / real wood accents Bluetooth Power tilt - and - telescopic steering column Heated, wood - trimmed, and leather - wrapper steering wheel 60 / 40 - split reclining and heated rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats Driver's seat massage system Premium leather seating surfaces
Adaptive cruise control Keyless entry and ignition Power sunroof Rearview camera Front and rear parking sensors Xenon HID headlights 19 - inch chrome aluminum wheels Electronic air
suspension w / two - mode continuous
damping
We're chalking that up to the
adaptive suspension, which comes with continuously variable
damping.
Damping in the 2014 IS is firm but controlled, with a similar character among all three
suspension options: the base setup, the IS 250 F - Sport's sport - tuned
suspension or the IS 350 F - Sport's new
adaptive suspension.
Standard Equipment: 429 - hp, 5.0 - liter V - 8 engine 8 - speed manual transmission Speed - sensitive power steering Air
suspension Continuous
damping control Power windows w / one - touch up / down for all windows Power door locks w / remote Passive entry and keyless ignition 9 air bags 12 - way power driver's seat w / message 10 - way power passenger's seat Leather upholstery Heated + cooled front seats Heated wood - and - leather steering wheel 608 - watt 17 - speaker audio system AM / FM / XM audio system w / CD player, USB, iPod jacks, and rear - seat audio controls Navigation with real - time traffic Bluetooth Power tilt and telescoping steering column
Adaptive cruise control Power glass sunroof Power rear - window sunshade 60/40 split, power reclining rear seats Heated rear seats HID headlamps w / LED turn signals and adaptive front lighting Fog lights Rain - sensing wipers Dual - zone automatic climate control 19 - inch wheels Dual, power - folding, power - adjustable side mirrors with approach lamps Lane departure warning Front + rear park assist Rear - view camera Ambient interior
Adaptive cruise control Power glass sunroof Power rear - window sunshade 60/40 split, power reclining rear seats Heated rear seats HID headlamps w / LED turn signals and
adaptive front lighting Fog lights Rain - sensing wipers Dual - zone automatic climate control 19 - inch wheels Dual, power - folding, power - adjustable side mirrors with approach lamps Lane departure warning Front + rear park assist Rear - view camera Ambient interior
adaptive front lighting Fog lights Rain - sensing wipers Dual - zone automatic climate control 19 - inch wheels Dual, power - folding, power - adjustable side mirrors with approach lamps Lane departure warning Front + rear park assist Rear - view camera Ambient interior lighting
Mercedes includes it in the list price whereas, for example, the
adaptive sports
suspension is part of the optional M Sport Plus package on the BMW, and our S5 has the options of S
suspension with
damping control, Dynamic Steering and the Sport Differential.
New for 2011 The DB9 gets minor styling tweaks, including a new front bumper, and a standard
Adaptive Damping System adjusts
suspension firmness automatically and sharpens the handling in its Sport mode.
Air
suspension with Mercedes»
adaptive damping system is standard, and the chassis features a larger anti-roll bar and more tire camber.
A new five - link rear
suspension, optional
adaptive -
damping system, and reduced ride height hopefully mean sharper handling to boot.
Chassis Steering: Electro - hydraulic (V - 6 and diesel), hydraulically assisted rack - and - pinion (both V - 8 models) Front
suspension: Short - and long - arm, coil - over-shock,
adaptive damping (SRT) stabilizer bar Rear
suspension: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks,
adaptive damping (SRT), lower control arm, independent upper links, toe link, stabilizer bar (SRT)
Also available is a comfort
adaptive damping suspension, which will lower the ride height by 0.4 in.
Air
suspension is standard on the S63 (both the rear - drive car and 4Matic) and it features Mercedes» ADS Plus
adaptive damping, which can be set to Comfort or Sport and is tuned specifically to this AMG model.
No changes were deemed necessary for the drivetrain or chassis, so it's the same mighty 563bhp 6.6 - litre V12 driving the rear wheels via an 8 - speed auto and air
suspension with electronically
adaptive damping.
Standard Equipment: 382 - hp 5.5 L V - 8 7 - speed automatic transmission Direct - steer, power assisted, speed - sensitive steering Airmatic air
suspension w /
adaptive damping system Internally ventilated & cross-drilled front brake discs w / 4 - piston calipers Internally ventilated rear brake discs w / single piston calipers 40 GB hard - drive GPS navigation with Bluetooth & voice control 15 - speaker Harman / Kardon surround sound system w / in - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer & media interface Central controller w / 8 - inch display Power sunroof Power read window shade Electronic trunk closer Full leather interior w / wood trim 14 - way power heated and active ventilated front seats Dual - zone climate control system Electronic stability control Tire pressure monitoring system Anti-theft alarm w / engine immobilizer Predictive protection system
Rear Seat Entertainment and Comfort Adapter, Burmester Surround Sound System, Center Console in Natural Grain Black Ash Wood, Natural Grain Black Ash Wood, Lowered
Suspension w / Selective
Damping,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Black Headliner, Panorama Sunroof, Rearview Camera, Comfort Box, 115 V AC Power Outlet,All - Season Tires, 19» AMG ® Twin 5 - Spoke Wheels,3 - spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel
Heated Front Seats, Rear Seat Entertainment and Comfort Adapter, Burmester Surround Sound System, Center Console in Natural Grain Black Ash Wood, Natural Grain Black Ash Wood, Lowered
Suspension w / Selective
Damping,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Black Headliner, Heated Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Shift Paddles, Panorama Sunroof, Rearview Camera, Comfort Box, Rear Spoiler, 115 V AC Power Outlet,All - Season Tires, 19» AMG ® Twin 5 - Spoke Wheels,3 - spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel
The
suspension, which uses a five - link design both front and rear, receives air springs with both
adaptive damping and a self - levelling function to automatically lower the body in two stages by up to 30 mm for improved aerodynamic efficiency at constant motorway speeds.
Standard equipment for the new S - Class includes the continuously operating
Adaptive Damping System ADS PLUS and an enhanced version of the full air
suspension system AIRMATIC.
Rear Seat Entertainment and Comfort Adapter, Burmester Surround Sound System, Center Console in Natural Grain Black Ash Wood, Natural Grain Black Ash Wood, Lowered
Suspension w / Selective
Damping,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Black Headliner, Panorama Sunroof, Rearview Camera, LED logo projector, Comfort Box, Illuminated Star, 115 V AC Power Outlet,All - Season Tires, 19» AMG ® Twin 5 - Spoke Wheels,3 - spoke Multifunction Steering Wheel
Comprehensive coverage of
suspension components and the
Adaptive Damping System or Active Body Control (if equipped).
An optional
Adaptive M
Suspension brings variable
damping control in three different modes: comfort, sport and sport plus — each of which boasts its own individual stability control calibration.
For starters, the standard equipment list extends to quattro all - wheel drive with a self - locking crown gear centre differential, quattro sports rear diff, torque vectoring, RS
adaptive air
suspension and variable
damping via the four - mode Audi Drive Select system.
The new models have standard PASM (Porsche Active
Suspension Management) and Sport Chrono systems, bringing
adaptive damping and adjustable throttle, steering, engine and exhaust mapping.
To raise handling prowess, the C63 gets a standard
adaptive suspension system offering three stages of
damping, independent steering knuckles, a wider front track and a rear limited - slip differential (mechanical on C63 and electronic on the C63 S).
** PREMIUM PACKAGE **, ** SPORT PACKAGE **, ** PANORAMA SUNROOF **, ** REAR VIEW CAMERA **, ** BLIND SPOT ASSIST **, ** KEYLESS GO ® **, ** COMAND ® NAVIGATION **, ** REMOTE START **, ** HEATED SEATS **, ** HEATED STEERING WHEEL **, ** Burmester ® SOUND **, ** Bluetooth ® **, ** WARMTH & COMFORT PACKAGE **, ** ORIGINAL MSRP: $ 63180 **, 18» 5 - Spoke Wheels, Active Parking Assist,
Adaptive Highbeam Assist, AMG ® ® Body Styling, Blind Spot Assist, Burmester Surround Sound System, Electric Trunk Closer, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Galvanized Shift Paddles, Hands - Free Access, Heated Armrests, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, KEYLESS GO Comfort Package Code, KEYLESS GO ®, Lowered
Suspension w / Selective
Damping System, NFC Wireless Charging, Panorama Roof, Parking Assist Package Code, Premium 1 Package, Rapid Heating Functionality for Front Seats, Rear Seat Entertainment and Comfort Adapter, SiriusXM Radio, Sport Interior, Sport Interior (P15), Sport Package, Warmth & Comfort Package, Warmth & Comfort Package Code.
Do tick the Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM)
adaptive damping, which is great in its standard mode and better still in stiff mode on smooth roads.
Challenger SRT 392 model delivers 485 horsepower along with
adaptive damping suspension and functional SRT performance cues
The 330i M Sport also gets an
Adaptive M
Suspension system with actively - controllable
damping settings, a Variable Sport Steering wheel system, an updated version of the Navigational System Professional, and even a full - colour Head - Up display system as standard.
In the Mercedes - AMG GT C Roadster the sports
suspension is combined with the AMG RIDE CONTROL continuously variable,
adaptive damping system.
Other features for its year included
adaptive damping, self - leveling
suspension (top estate models), traction control (V6 and 4WD versions), and heated front windscreen, branded Quickclear.
Volkswagen's new third - generation Touareg SUV (earlier post) offers new advanced running gear made largely of lightweight aluminum, featuring a combination of four - corner pneumatic
suspension with
adaptive electronic
damping control and — for the first time at Volkswagen — a completely newly developed electromechanical active roll compensation system (eAWS).
The
suspension features an
adaptive damping adjustment, as well as an AMG DYNAMIC SELECT switch that allows the driver to choose the settings that fit them best.
Apple car play / Android Auto, Drive mode selector, Front and rear parking sensors, Instrument cluster in blue, Maserati dash mounted clock, Mist sensor, On board computer, Power tailgate, Service indicator, SIRI smart personal assistant, Speed sensitive variable power assisted steering, Touch screen control unit navigation with DAB radio; CD / DVD; SD card and bluetooth, USB / aux input socket, Anti trap windows, Automatic dimming door mirrors, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour lower mouldings, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome line exterior, Chrome ornamental side grilles, Dual chrome plated stainless steel tailpipes, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Electrochrome rear view mirror, Front and rear electric windows, Heat and noise insulating glass, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear windscreen, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED rear lights, Rain sensor, 12 V socket, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel, 4 way electric lumbar support, 60 / 40 split rear bench seat, 8 way electrically adjustable front seats, Air quality sensor, Aluminium gear shift paddles, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals, Cargo net, Driver seat memory function, Driver / passenger sunvisors / illuminated courtesy mirror, Footwell lights, Front armrest with illuminated; air conditioned storage, Front headrests, Front / rear courtesy lights, Glovebox, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Rear headrests, Soft close doors, Sports seats, Through load system including ski bag, Velour floormats,Anti - lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist,Anti - slip regulation + Motor Slip Regulation, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking,
Adaptive air
suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active
damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior stitching
Adaptive damping is standard, an air
suspension is optional.
Sun / Moonroof, Leather Seats, Navigation System, AUDI FIRST AID KIT (PIO), GROCERY HOOKS - inc: Trunk mounted hooks for holding bags (PIO), AUDI GUARD ALL - WEATHER FLOOR MATS - inc: Black rubber mats w / S5 logo (set of 4)(PIO), SUPERCHARGED BADGES - inc: Removes V6T badges and adds supercharged badges (PIO), CARBON ATLAS INLAYS, BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM - inc: 14 speakers, 505 watts, Dolby Digital 5.1 and noise compensation, AUDI
ADAPTIVE DAMPING SUSPENSION Sold Order Only.
With 585 horsepower on hand, developed by its 4.0 - liter V8 biturbo engine, with rear - biased all - wheel drive (40:60) and three differential locks, with a 9 - speed automatic transmission, double wishbone independent front
suspension and
adaptive adjustable
damping, the G 63 is truly a monster that brings chills down the spine of the rivals.
The independent double wishbone
suspension all round continues to deliver secure handling while the three - stage
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) offers distinct Normal, Sport and Track modes for the broadest possible breadth of dynamic characteristics.