Sentences with phrase «car refinement»

Along with its General Motors cousins — Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird, Cadillac Cimarron and Oldsmobile Firenza — it represents the latest level of increasingly sophisticated J - car refinement.

The 2.4 - liter TLX, especially, hits the perfect compromise between luxury - car refinement and sufficient driver engagement.

N - LARGO: That is the label under which German car refinement specialist NOVITEC TORADO presents an especially exclusive super sports car based on the Lamborghini Huracan.

The gearbox is smooth and seamless, the steering is light and accurate and the overall impression is of big - car refinement in a much smaller product.

Additional in - car refinement measures and further optimisation of the 7 Series» chassis have led to an even higher level of driving comfort for the occupants.

The Mondeo featured new manual and automatic transmissions and sophisticated suspension design, which give it class - leading handling and ride qualities, and subframes front and rear to give it executive car refinement.

From that perspective, the 911 is a pure sports car; a one - of - a-kind combination of modern - car refinement with old - school involvement, as engaging at 15 mph as it is stressful at 150.

Volkswagen GTI: Luxury - car refinement and German sports car performance in compact - car clothing.

Not exact matches

In my review of the first Project Cars, I compared the game to the sort of high - end, aspirational automobile that eschews refinement and cuts corners in pursuit of doing one thing — speed — exceptionally well.

We expect the European version of the Civic Type R to be similar to the car we'll get here, and while its body cladding and big rear wing are well executed, it could turn out to be too boy racer for the U.S. market, which has come to appreciate the refinement of cars such as the Golf R.

First up is the A110 Pure, which is lighter and offers a more minimalist approach of the car's Premiere Edition, while the A110 Légende is a touring trim that offers more comfort and refinement.

«While the Maxima's refinement is a remarkable improvement over the rest of Nissan's commuter cars, it's not yet at 100 percent,» Hoey says.

To borrow a tagline from Martha Stewart, that doyenne of small - car taste and refinement, these are all «good things.»

Mercedes has thrown in just about everything it knows to keep the big car on the island at speed while retaining a decent slice of comfort and refinement.

Still, Jaguar could bump the power output and fix the diesel's refinement issue before cars arrive in the U.S..

It certainly has the BMW styling, driving dynamics, and refinement, but the looks are a bit awkward, the controls inside the cabin are clumsy, and the car generally feels older than most of its competition.

And the steering is sharp without being all action hero about things, which adds to the fantastic level of refinement the car delivers,» contributor Ronald Ahrens said of the convertible.

Now, I know that's still a lot of money, but few cars offer the same levels of refinement as well as excitement for a similar price.

Automobiles of the World — A diagram of a No. 11 Fonc / A Monster made too small — Two seldom - seen photographs encourage Bill Boddy to recall that imitation «Chitty» / Malvern Motoring Magnificence — Edwardian Motor cars by A.B. Demaus / 1916 Crane Simplex M5 — A demonstration of Edwardian refinement and quality at its best — the Editor reports / Question of property — The story of registration by Mike Worthington - Williams / A day with a Talbot — Michael Brisby reports on one of the outstanding British cars of the 30's the 105 / Meetings The Norwich Union RAC Classic 1986 / The tale of McEvoy — Ken Hurst recalls the makers of Zoller superchargers.

However, I loved my car - so much that I replaced it with another one (the facelifted car, which did not look as coherent, but had some effective mechanical changes that made a significant difference to the steering feel, handling and refinement).

In this car more than in the other two, a smooth driving style will be rewarded with total refinement and, pardon the cliché, splendid isolation.

It absorbs poor surfaces, undulations and larger obstacles like few others, with exceptional body control and refinement levels you would expect in a car from the class above.

The refinement we've liked in Chevrolet's recently updated cars such as the Malibu midsize sedan and full - size Impala is present in the Cruze, and it's particularly evident with the new turbocharged 1.4 - liter four - cylinder engine.

Our first drive of the Range Rover Velar unveiled a car befitting of the brand's luxury remit, erring more toward refinement in the same way the Porsche favours dynamics.

The new Civic Type R is a huge step on from the previous car, mixing surprising refinement with genuine interaction and scintillating pace

AMGs will be serious sports machines like the one seen here: Dedicated go - fast vehicles that combine the visceral thrill of a high - powered sports car with the luxury amenities and technology - based refinement for which Mercedes - Benz is known.

My early experience tells me that Aston is moving in the right direction with their new sports car, separating it nicely from the GT - nature of the DB11 but still injecting a level of welcomed refinement into the two - seater.

We like the new Kia Stinger GT - S - it's a solid four - star evo car, with a strong mix of performance, handling and refinement.

You can tell a lot about a car in the first 50 metres, and the P1 feels firm but poised, reassuringly rigid but also unfiltered in refinement terms — every bit of gravel on the road can be heard and felt, but not in an uncomfortable way.

The high - performance Quadrifoglio version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia (pictured) was set to arrive later this year, but refinements to the car's chassis and safety systems have supposedly delayed the car's European launch until mid-2016.

Newfound refinement In fact, both cars are impressively quiet overall, something that neither was known for in past iterations.

So long the sports car benchmark, Stuttgart's recently rejuvenated mid-engined roadster is immaculately executed and oozes prestige and refinement.

I am very disappointed in the direction Ford went with this car... The most recent Ford GT was expensive - yes - but still obtainable, and many of its standout qualities were driveability, refinement, ease - of - use... but with amazing speed.

Alpina has always flown underneath the radar, delivering cars that manage to mix shattering performance and sharp dynamics with low - key looks and a dash of everyday refinement.

At the other end of the car is a neat exhaust system that aims to blend refinement with a sporty soundtrack without resorting to complicated electrically actuated flaps.

The Highlander Hybrid's luxury car price doesn't reflect luxury refinement now that the feature - loaded Hybrid Limited is the only Hybrid offered; the less - expensive version got the axe for 2014.

[cars name = «Buick»] «s recently introduced Super program emphasizes comfort and refinement over outright speed, which is why we pause a little when contemplating the -LCB--LCB--LCB- 2008 LaCrosse -RCB--RCB--RCB-: Unlike most Buicks, it doesn't look like it'll be overly boring.

Changes to the 2016 Acura RDX will include a visual refresh inside and out, plus new safety technology, and improvements to the car's ride and refinement.

This car will need quite a bit of fix - up, but the result will be a fine British sports car in the spirit of the 1950s, only with the speed and refinement of the 1970s.

The redesigned 2014 Kia Forte is a complete turnaround from the old car, now oozing style, and Kia's best driving refinement to date.

There was a time, however, when choosing an economy car meant forgoing some of the comfort and refinement offered by larger models.

Despite the focus on performance, McLaren says the new car will have «executive saloon» levels of ride quality and refinement.

Many of these cars surpass the Fit's once - impressive level of sophistication, particularly in terms of interior refinement and high - speed stability.

But more of us felt that the ILX was too short on refinement to be a convincing premium compact car and not sporting enough to be a dressed - up sport sedan.

The stylish Abarth will sell on looks — our red tester drew glances in car - apathetic Chicago — but the performance lacks refinement, and issues with visibility, crashworthiness and interior quality persist.

The streamlined era: part 2 — streamlined cars of the 1930's / Veterans in Ireland / Rover Eight 1921 restoration / Molsheim Refinement - Largely the work of Jean Bugatti, the type 57 embodied the best of his father's engineering principals in a fast and comfortable tourer / The Forgotten artist.

It was built in 1958 and is known as a fourth - series car, essentially the final iteration of a multi-year refinement process that began in «56.

pppfffffftttt... youre a biased wanker... the nissan 370z does lack refinement but can hold it with bmw 135 and porsche cayman for speed... comparing it with a r86 or brz just shows your negative prejudice towards the car..

The Audi A6 is now in its fifth generation and like its executive car rivals from BMW and Mercedes - Benz, the latest version continues to offer a taste of life in the luxury car leagues, with levels of refinement, driver assistance systems and technology to make you think twice about paying extra for larger saloons from the class above.

Excellent refinement and torque doesn't totally offset the range limitations and anxiety, not to mention the extra weight vs ICE cars.