The system detects and offers
a better braking response in case a pedestrian comes in front of the vehicle, sensors that can respond to a potential accident with a bicycle, and also an adaptive cruise control to have better detection of traffic in front of the driver.
Called the Collision Prevention Assist, this system gives a visual and acoustic warning to alert the driver of possible impact while preparing the Brake Assist for
better braking response.
It also primes the Brake Assist system for
better brake response.
Not exact matches
The
good news is that disabling both
brakes at the same time often increases the
response rate by a substantial amount.
When oxytocin cascades through our bloodstream, the calming parasympathetic branch of the nervous system puts the
brakes on the activating sympathetic branch, quelling the fear
response of the amygdala; cortisol levels plummet, blood pressure lowers; all is
well.
These will in general inflate less under pressure and provide
better feel and harder
brake response.
This comment came in
response to my «5 things everyone can check post»
Good article, please advise folks not to top off their
brake fluid.
A
good ABS
braking system would give you added security in a panic situation without harming feel or
response, but there's no question the Tuscan's stoppers are first rate in every other respect.
The Q5's power may be a standout — and
braking response is above average, as
well — but steering and handling are much more of a mixed bag.
The Leaf's
braking response is smooth and predictable, and that's a big deal; in some alternative - fuel cars,
brake - pedal feel is half - baked, with the traditional friction
brakes and regenerative
braking system not
well - synchronized.
Additionally, Polestar improved the car's off - throttle
response for
better engine management while
braking or cornering.
Brakes rely on an electric motor rather than engine vacuum to generate hydraulic pressure for
better pedal
response, feel, and stopping power.
The optional carbon - ceramic
brakes have bite and feel and tremendous power, yet their
response is so
well tuned that left - foot
braking seems natural.
The driving controls are
well - weighted and linear in
response too, which means you always know how much to squeeze the
brake pedal or turn the tactile steering wheel.
The unsprung masses are thereby reduced, which improves noticeably handling and acceleration as
well as
braking response.
Four - wheel disc
brakes with very
good response makes even the base models awesome.
The primary technology is Terrain
Response ™, which adapts the
responses of the car's engine, gearbox, centre coupling and
braking / stability systems to match the demands of the terrain, optimising driveability and comfort as
well as maximising traction.
Hill - start assist helps on inclines, and the
brakes are automatically hit to the inside wheels when cornering for a
better turning
response with Off - Road Turn Assist.
I would prefer a weightier steering feel, but as I mentioned above,
response is real
good and
brake performance is pleasingly strong.
Ford says the limited - edition XR6 Sprint (just 550 examples are to roll out of the company's Campbellfield plant) was engineered to be sportier than the regular XR6 Turbo in terms of ride quality with improved balance, sharper steering
responses involving less understeer, increased grip and
better stopping via a Brembo
brake package — all helped along with asymmetric (245/35 R19 front and 265/35 R19 rear) Pirelli P Zero tyres.
In terms of
braking performance, there is
good bite and confidence inspiring
response from the all - disc
brakes.
Around town the BMW 230i slices and dices like a wisened sashimi chef, easily flitting through commuter chaos with
good throttle
response and direct steering, solid
brakes and lots of sensors that tell you if you're about to screw - up.
Ford has given the 2019 Edge ST a new Sport Mode as
well, which provides a more aggressive throttle
response, sharper engine
braking, shifting patterns that hold gears near the redline through cornering maneuvers, as
well as a more resonant exhaust tone.
The sluggish gas pedal and
brake response dominate the Tahoe's character on public roads, though its slow gas pedal is
good in tight, technical situations like you'll find off - road.
In terms of safety systems, the C - Class is equipped as standard with Attention Assist, Adaptive
Brake (with Hill Start,
brake priming and
brake drying) Collision Prevention Assist (autonomous
braking at speeds of up to 200 km / h, and provides
braking in
response to stationary vehicles at a speed of up to 50 km / h) as
well as Crosswind Assist, which helps maintain directional stability and is active from 80 km / h when driving in a straight line as
well as through bends.
However, every part of the drivetrain,
brakes and suspension could be tighter, which would provide an even
better feel and
response.
We drove the FX50 on a number of winding mountain roads and it performed to expectation, exhibiting excellent steering and
braking response, a
well - balanced chassis and quick acceleration.
Most of the major facets of the car are superb, too, like the slick and chunky six - speed manual, the
well - judged throttle
response, the powerful and beautifully modulated
brakes and that muscular 2.0 - litre engine.
The transmission automatically downshifts during hard
braking before a corner then holds a lower gear through the corner for
best control and then selects the most suitable gear on corner exit to give the driver greater throttle
response.
The 2010 Camaro comes complete with all the amenities we have come to expect from a modern car like dual stage frontal and side curtain airbags as
well as Stabilitrak traction control, four wheel disc
brakes with ABS, tire pressure monitoring system and of course, General Motor's fabulous OnStar system complete with convenience features like turn by turn navigation and a very peace of mind granting automatic crash
response.
The primary technology is Terrain ResponseTM, which adapts the
responses of the car's engine, gearbox, centre coupling and
braking / stability systems to match the demands of the terrain, optimising driveability and comfort as
well as maximising traction.
The
brakes were responsive with
good pedal feel, while the electric steering offered adequate feel and
response through the leather - wrapped steering wheel, regardless of what mode it was in (we left it in Normal).
EyeSight also had a lot of difficulty maintaining distance between the car ahead, and anticipating the closure of said gap, in low light conditions, resulting in erratic compensatory
responses as
well as the occasional «panic»
brake.
This senses any rapid throttle lift - off and initiates a small
brake hydraulic pressure build - up in anticipation of the
brakes being applied, to give
better pedal
response and slightly shorter stopping distances.
That doesn't sit
well with Land Rover engineers, so they have made the all - new Range Rover a novice off - roader's dream with such amenities as air suspension, electric - assisted steering, strong
brakes and a terrain -
response system that can identify ground conditions, adjusting vehicle settings automatically.
Urus ensures the
best performance in every situation while also attaining the
best weight - to - power ratio in the entire SUV segment, mainly thanks to its
best - in - class driving dynamics with an outstanding and completely adaptable package: 4 - wheel - steering, 4 - wheel - drive system with active rear torque vectoring, adaptive air suspension with active dampers, a roll stabilization system with continuous and immediate
response, carbon ceramic
brakes and mixed tires
With the 2017 GMC Yukon SUV the feeling is eerily reminiscent of the full - size American luxury cars of the past, only with
better handling,
braking and steering
response.
F Sports are upgraded with 14 - inch, two - piece - rotor, four - piston caliper doozies, and they stopped
well, but the
brake pedal had a notably softer
response than the steering and suspension.
Compared to a traditional system, it ensures
better brake efficiency, shorter
braking distances and prompter
brake response in addition to a more comfortable ride and optimal suspension efficiency.
Autocar had a chat with Elmar - Marius Licharz, VW's chief of full - size product lines, who mentioned that although they need an encouraging
response from the public regarding the base car, a shooting
brake derivative «looks quite
good.»
When you spend all your time flopping from one drivers seat to another, you develop a keen sense of
good brake feel, throttle
response, steering input, technology interface, and interior comfort.
• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for
better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering
response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving
brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic
brakes provide fade - free
braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.
The Navigator is equipped with disc
brakes They offer quicker
response, more stopping power, and
better performance in wet weather than traditional rim
brakes.