Sentences with phrase «chassis composure»

That makes these routes perfect for testing a car's chassis composure, and while the Avalon is anything but a corner - carver, it proved willing enough to play along as we pushed the car harder than most buyers ever will.

Considering the underpinnings shared with larger Genesis sedans, the Kia's isolated - but - unflappable steering and beautiful chassis composure are welcome but not surprising.

While the firmer suspension of the R - Spec and Ultimate models improves chassis composure on curvy roads, we're not sure if the trade - off in ride quality is one that most folks would be willing to make.

Ditch the weight and it's downright quick, with trademark Mazda steering response and chassis composure on all surfaces.

What really impressed us was the G35's chassis composure.

All three tires showed empirical improvement in braking, lateral grip, and lap times, but the real story is the dramatic transformation they had in chassis composure and cornering confidence.

Not exact matches

We absolutely adore the Huracán LP610 - 4's ferocious performance and astounding 5.2 - litre V10, but while it's undeniably exciting and shockingly effective, the four - wheel drive chassis is more about total grip and composure than outright entertainment.

The lateral grip the chassis generates is phenomenal, and through the miles of rock - and drop - lined bends the CLS is almost uncomfortably fast as its ruthlessly controlled roll and utter composure see you pushing the lateral G (and your bravery) ever higher in search of some limits.

Force the pace and it bangs and crashes, bucks and slews, its thin veneer of composure peeled back to reveal a ragged, jagged, ill - tempered chassis.

The real genius is being able to engineer this into the chassis while retaining enough composure for it not to upset the overall balance.»

When you're cruising down the interstate in the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, you're pretty happy, because there's enough acoustic insulation to isolate you from the diesel's clatter of combustion (though it's loud if you're standing outside the car), and the real strength of the Cruze chassis compared to its competition lies in its composure on the highway.

«Most impressive of all is that the chassis takes the forces exerted on it with real composure.

The chassis plays its part here too, because it has clearly been tuned with ultimate composure and predictability in mind.

Still, the chassis has the compass to deploy the performance with startling composure and authority, feeling perhaps subtly sharper than the Convertible and containing its mass superbly, even when a bunch of eager hacks declared war on the tyres during a day at the challenging Ascari circuit near Malaga in Spain.

To that point, the chassis exhibits mind - boggling levels of composure through both smooth corners and pockmarked pavement.

Ford has worked on the chassis, increasing the roll stiffness but relaxing the spring and damper rates a little for better composure on lumpy roads.

You sit way up high but quickly you sense that under you is a chassis with composure and agility, and the centre of gravity feels well below your ankles.

And it's not just the chassis» composure in corners that marks the Mazda out as a surprisingly engaging choice.

The handling is flatter and more precise as a result of the upgrades, but the chassis still offers a good balance and good composure over mid corner bumps.

The 2010 BMW 650i shares basic chassis elements with the 5 Series Sedan, but its 4.3 - inch shorter wheelbase and slightly wider rear track dimension add an extra measure of agility and surefootedness, while a host of computerized «active» control elements — from stability to traction to the anti-roll bars themselves — ensures it maintains that superb composure on virtually any kind of road.

Finally, the chassis dynamics of the hybrid model are compromised, offering less composure through corners and less traction out of corners; the 2.0 is equipped with all - wheel drive, whereas the hybrid version is only available in front - wheel drive format.

Its front - wheel drive chassis majors on composure over fun, however, while quattro all - wheel drive models get loads of grip.

Where I'd anticipated body roll, there was composure and a chassis rigidity that was truly impressive.

That stiff chassis boosts the MINI's composure and allows the JCW to sit flat in corners, giving it an agility which screams hot - hatch.

The chassis retains its composure in a bend, though.

But while open - air thrills are on offer courtesy of that fully electric convertible roof, the 911 Cabriolet's chassis lacks the poise and composure of its hard top sibling, thanks to the removal of the roof.

And it doesn't rely on electronics to achieve this composure - it's all chassis.

4WD offers you the most composure and grip, while still retaining a sense of a RWD chassis.

The chassis flows with the road, and on broken, uneven surfaces there's plenty of composure and poise.

Jink the steering through flowing curves and the chassis follows eagerly, with masses of front - end bite and composure; enter bends at high speeds and you realize the front tires could've taken more.

That in mind, it's no surprise that turn - in is instant, composure and grip through corners is high and transitions are handled beautifully thanks to the balanced chassis, torque - vectoring rear differential and wide 245/35 R19 front and 285/30 R19 rear tires.

Even the 911's firmer Sport mode for the dampers is still usable on the road, more rigidly controlling body movement and tying the chassis down to retain its composure over challenging stretches of tarmac.

The completely new A3 chassis has been designed with an optimum balance between comfort, composure and driver appeal in mind.