The combination of the Z's
already stiff ride and the even stiffer upgrades added by the optional Sport Package gave our coupe a disturbingly rough ride over San Francisco's streets.
Not exact matches
You'll
already know that the Juke Nismo RS doesn't stack up as a hot hatch because it's too tall and high -
riding for that, and equally it doesn't quite work as a small family crossover because it's too
stiff and expensive compared to the mainstream model.
A slightly longer wheelbase and
stiffer body should improve the highway
ride, which was
already pretty good for such a small car.
Edo claims the
ride comfort hasn't been totally sacrificed, however, the standard car is firm
already so the effect of lowering the car will likely result in an even
stiffer ride: «The vehicle's
already sporty handling is matched by unbeatable visual impact.
The
ride, which was
already stiff in the base Sportage, becomes worse with the SX version.
Do note, though, that the
ride quality is
already pretty
stiff on the standard wheels — going bigger will do nothing to help this.