Sentences with phrase «compromise ride quality»

Conventional runflat tires compromise ride quality because they rely on a low profile and stiff sidewalls to shoulder the load when air pressure is lost.

«Traditional suspension systems at some point compromise ride quality for road - holding grip and body control,» said Oppenheiser.

The hard suspension whilst creating excellent handling does compromise the ride quality.

The Eco also has a slightly more balanced feel in the corners thanks to the lighter front end, but doesn't compromise ride quality in the way the Sonata Sport's slightly stiffer suspension tuning does.

We thought the Volvo's optional sport suspension and bigger wheels might compromise the ride quality we'd want from a family wagon, but the balance proved to be just right.

As a result, it compromised ride quality, passenger comfort, and overall practicality for ultimate performance.

Incorrectly inflated tyres will reduce the performance of your car, offering less grip, compromising ride quality and increasing fuel consumption.

This means you can have a nimble car — especially important on winding country B - roads — without compromising its ride quality.

Together, the changes optimised body control and front - end grip without compromising ride quality or adding weight.

The comparatively low curb weight helps make the most of the driving experience by allowing the use of lighter - weight chassis components, which reduces unsprung weight to enable more precise handling without compromising ride quality.

Not exact matches

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The effect is that the formerly floaty ride has flattened out without any tangible compromise in ride quality.

Don't think that the subpar ride quality is a compromise for nimble handling, though, because the Kia Sedona did not impress through the twisty sections of California's Route 84, even for a minivan.

Ordinarily, we'd suggest sticking to the smaller wheel options to the benefit of ride and little handling compromise - but having driven A45s on both 18 and 19 - inch wheels and experienced equally punishing ride quality in both, we see little reason not to tick the 19in box and reap the aesthetic benefits.

Alpina's usually deft hand at suspension tuning has also been applied here, with the standard set up consisting of electronically - controlled dampers paired with specially adapted wishbones to improve body control while not compromising on ride quality.

The short briefing we had styled the McLaren 650S as a car that has better performance than a Ferrari 458 Speciale or Porsche 911 GT3 (neither was actually named, obviously) but without the rawness and compromises in habitability, usability and ride quality.

Likewise, there's even been significant work done to upgrade the new 3er's chassis, with the car's suspension geometry given a workout in an attempt to improve handling without compromising all - important ride comfort and quality.

The V8 S gets a reprofiled set - up that keeps the body better in check through the twisty stuff, without too much of a compromise on ride quality.

This can mildly compromise the handling and ride quality of the vehicle.

Remarkably complete, with a great - sounding engine, rabid performance, excellent structural integrity and, best of all, only a small compromise in overall handling prowess and all - round ride quality over its fixed - roof sibling — all with the roof up or down.

And BMWs suspension technology is even better than ever, providing a very firm and solid ride through winding roads while ride quality never gets compromised.

, better straight - line stability, and improved steering feel, all with improved agility in the corners, minus the compromise in ride quality.

The Bad The M4's optional dual - clutch transmission is terrible around town, ride quality is compromised with the firmer suspension tuning and the twin - turbo six - cylinder engine still doesn't sound great.

Body roll, dive and squat are all nicely controlled without compromising the car's ride quality.

The cabin is welcoming and refined, plush and supportive, and doesn't compromise on sporty ride quality.

It sounds like these attributes have been compromised on the altar of ride quality in the Malibu, which is pretty much my expectation for the segment.

The M4's optional dual - clutch transmission is terrible around town, ride quality is compromised with the firmer suspension tuning and the twin - turbo six - cylinder engine still doesn't sound great.

«It's a very integrated powertrain system, with no compromises in driving performance, shift quality or ride and handling,» said Daryl Wilson, LaCrosse lead development engineer.

Ride quality from standard - issue Bilstein adaptive dampers firms up nicely in the sportier of the Jeep's five driving modes, while the default «Auto» mode represents the best of both worlds with a buttoned - down but perfectly streetable ride compromRide quality from standard - issue Bilstein adaptive dampers firms up nicely in the sportier of the Jeep's five driving modes, while the default «Auto» mode represents the best of both worlds with a buttoned - down but perfectly streetable ride compromride compromise.

Sweden's snow - covered roads are not the best place to properly evaluate ride quality, but the suggestion is - despite being quite conspicuously slammed - that Porsche's current GTS chassis compromise is very well judged indeed.

The Kuga offers a good compromise between ride quality and handling — provided you don't get it in ST - Line trim, which comes with a lower, «sports» suspension and bigger wheels.

The new A3 is much sportier proposition than the car that preceded it, yet without any compromise in ride quality.

Another dynamic element important to all of us is ride quality, so often compromised in favor of crisp handling in cars of this nature.

And the Mercedes - Maybach S 600 belies its bulk thanks to lean - compensating air suspension with Magic Body Control, sure - footed steering that is free of any unwanted interference and surprisingly agile body control that doesn't compromise the impeccably accomplished ride quality.

Ride quality is a compromise between full - size pickup truck and passenger car.

Styling also compromises front headroom, rear - seat access, cargo room and the ride quality.

Cons: Weak acceleration from 4 - cylinder engine; available 19 - inch wheels and sport suspension diminish ride quality; thick door and roof pillars compromise rear visibility

The Charger comes in right under it, but compromises slightly in favor of ride quality.

Since we retained the stock torsion bars the ride quality was not compromised by the added suspension height.

Those not fussed by powertrain layout and willing to accept a slight compromise in ride quality, however, would be recommended to look closely at the aforementioned Audi A6 Ultra.

While this Leon is eco-friendly, compromises in ride quality mean we'd plump for the standard 1.6 - litre diesel

All vans make a compromise between ride quality and payload, the ProMaster is simply weight more toward handling payload than a smooth ride.

It also has a better compromise between ride quality and handling than any other recent Alfa.

And, you get this without compromising the quality of the ride.

The speed and quality of the ride are also compromised.