The EX-L and Touring models get refinements of the foregoing, including hydraulic rear bushings for
better road isolation and lighter wheels for reduced unsprung weight.
I drove the 2013 back - to - back with the four - cylinder 2012, and while power feels similar, the ride is definitely improved — smoother with
better road isolation.
Not exact matches
On the highway, the ride is fairly smooth and very quiet overall, with
good isolation from wind and
road noise.
Tire drone and wind noise do get a bit more pronounced on rougher
roads and at higher speeds, but overall
isolation levels are livable if not
best - in - class.
Isolation from wind and
road noise is also
good.
Road and wind noise
isolation are very
good.
Pros: -
Good handling, sharp steering, no body roll when cornering - smooth gearbox, well equipped (sync, LED lights, heated windscreen, mood light, leather steering wheel), good road / engine noise isolation (just a little wind noise around A-pillar)- Reasonably well build with good plast
Good handling, sharp steering, no body roll when cornering - smooth gearbox,
well equipped (sync, LED lights, heated windscreen, mood light, leather steering wheel),
good road / engine noise isolation (just a little wind noise around A-pillar)- Reasonably well build with good plast
good road / engine noise
isolation (just a little wind noise around A-pillar)- Reasonably
well build with
good plast
good plastics.
However, the front bucket seats are cushy and comfy and noise
isolation from wind and
road noise is
good.
Major changes weren't necessary, though, as the GLS» cabin remains a very comfortable setting, with quality materials, attractive wrapped surfaces, firm and supportive bucket seats, intuitive infotainment controls, and
good isolation from
road and wind noise.
Acceleration is tepid unless you like taking the engine to redline, and
isolation from
road noise could be
better.
The Tucson is comfortable with supportive seats, and
isolation from wind and
road noise is really
good at speed.
The ride is
well damped and cabin
isolation from
road noise and wind noise is
well done.
The seats could have used a bit more bolster, and more
isolation from
road noise would be
good.
The Equus holds its line
well in corners and is more than capable of managing its substantial weight on twisty
roads, but there's more float and
isolation than in the German flagships.
The ride isn't quite as smooth as we expected, and on rough
roads, body - to - frame
isolation could have been
better.
There was less body roll, less shake, improved
road isolation,
better steering precision, response, and increased tire grip.