Sentences with phrase «dirt roads»

As before, though, the Allroad's calling card is its extra ground clearance, which helps you out when driving on rutted dirt roads or during the occasional snowstorm.

If off - pavement driving is a priority, the Outlander has a leg up on many competitors in this price range, as its all - wheel - drive system offers selectable modes that provide a bit more capability on dirt roads and in deep snow.

This is a great long distance cruiser but it's not so big you feel uncomfortable running errands around town, and it's still at home on dirt roads even if it won't cross two - foot - deep streams as the old one did.

Though I didn't spend much time churning through swamps and fording rivers, I did learn that the Envoy performs well on dirt roads and over bad terrain, such as bumpy hills.

Unlike Crawl Control, however, Ford's system operates at speeds up to about 20 mph, making it perfect for smooth dirt roads where such speeds are prudent.

Set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as on mud, wet grass, ice, snow and dirt roads.

Only the violent jarrings of uneven dirt roads or those caused by deep potholes find their way to the driver.

I test drove the Allroad over the broad flats and dramatic mountains surrounding Jackson Hole, Wyoming on a combination of paved highways, packed dirt roads and a surprisingly varied range of weather conditions.

To give you an idea of the sparse population and the extent of the dirt roads, I once drove for 8 hours in western Utah without passing another car.

The difference is more pronounced when driving over dirt roads or streets paved with cobblestones.

The high driving position let me see over the low hood, making it easier to steer across ruts on dirt roads, and the length makes for better break - over, so it is less likely to bottom out.

But where the suspension really excels is on gravel or dirt roads, or pothole - filled gravel parking lots.

The suspension and tire package handled dirt roads with grace at reasonably high speeds, soaking up bumps rather than skipping over all but the most severe potholes.

I like the Legacy because of how it has performed for me in all sorts of conditions, especially snow and dirt roads.

Ride and Handling The 2014 Range Rover Evoque rides nicely over rough pavement and the few dirt roads we were able to find.

The re-engineered air suspension system with its new +35 mm intermediate setting means that the off - road mode can remain available at much higher speeds (80km / h up from 50km / h) than was possible before, which is valuable in terrain with long, rutted dirt roads.

Washboard dirt roads and deep sand were the 1 - ton pickup's worst enemy, as at speed on these surfaces the stiff suspension had the truck bouncing around like an out of balance washing machine, deteriorating ground contact causing traction and momentum loss.

If you crave a luxury SUV that can crawl down dirt roads by day and take you to the opera at night, it's hard to beat the Range Rover Sport.

Whatever snow, unpaved shoulders and occasional dirt roads to the summer cottage most Range Rovers will see in their lifetimes will be an utter cakewalk.

All - wheel drive allows the Crosstrek to handle all sorts of nasty weather, and the extra ground clearance can be helpful on dirt roads and the like.

We were driving in the deep woods, on dirt roads, completely isolated with zero other traffic and they continued to drop back to regular beams frequently.

I wouldn't mind taking it to my cottage either, the last 10 miles are dirt roads.

The 2015 Explorer fears no terrain, whether it is the concrete and asphalt of city streets or dirt roads and uncharted territory for a weekend camping trip away from it all.

All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is a state - of - the - art optional system that enables you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as mud, wet grass, ice, snow and dirt roads.

It's fast and confident on the road, nimble in the sand, a blast on dirt roads, and is a lot more capable than I ever would have thought it could be on the trail.

I feel confident driving on any terrain, and have off - roaded a little bit in this vehicle on dirt roads.

I have taken this car out on back roads and dirt roads to drift around hairpin corners and this car still handles like a dream.

It's a very good system, seamless in operation and adept on both wet and dry bitumen surfaces, dirt roads and even on a mild offroad track.

All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) enables you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as on mud, wet grass, ice, snow and dirt roads.

On dirt roads and worse is where the Tacoma TRD Off Road shines.

Further testing since our long - term Cherokee arrived has revealed that this chassis is also quite a performer on twisty blacktop, feeling much sportier that we remember from Four Wheeler of the Year testing, which is mostly focused on dirt roads.

That extra grip, along with the ride height, is likely to come in handy on dirt roads, where the TourX proves once again that these allroad type wagons really are the perfect compromise between sedans / hatchbacks and SUVs.

Even though you can add all - wheel drive for $ 1,400 (front - wheel drive is standard), modest 6.9» ground clearance limits NX's off - road adventures to dirt roads and well - maintained trails.

The 2018 Subaru Outback is a great choice for those whose summer adventures don't involve paved highways as much as dirt roads.

They represent freedom by being more rugged than cars with most of them being able to handle rougher driving conditions like dirt roads and snow.

When driving through puddles, on dirt roads, or in off - road environments, water, mud, sand and other...

On dirt roads, the NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) levels are incredibly low, with impressive sound deadening and little to no rattling a highlight of the Suzuki Vitara.

As mentioned earlier, the Audi Quattro wasn't only an everyday vehicle - it also took on dirt roads as a rally car.

1 - owner absolute head turner waxed and detailed often completely original w / Nav added and rear camera no dirt roads no mud...

It's no off - roader; get a Jimny for that; and like just about every modern hatchback it'll handle dirt roads with ease.

The result of this exhaustive development is a luxury SUV which is designed to be capable on varying road and weather conditions including ice, deep snow, dirt roads and wet grass2.

We did notice some rattling sounds emanating from the vicinity of the passenger door when driving at speed over rutted dirt roads, but we weren't able to pinpoint the exact cause of the rattle.

The AWD system offers selectable modes that improve capability on dirt roads and in deep snow.

Even moving quickly down graded dirt roads, the LR3 is relaxed, soaking up bumps and maintaining composure across mixed surfaces.

Integrated navigation and audio features entertain you while you speed down dirt roads and forest highways.

I find the ride plenty of comfortable, especially considering how well the Disco handles the dirt roads near the cabin, though I'd like a bit more body control when it comes to squat and dive.

From exploring the endless mountain passes of Longmont, CO, to heading down the longest of dirt roads to the most remote outdoor locations, a Jeep SUV is the perfect way to adventure with confidence.

Blessed with permanent four - wheel - drive (the sort of four - wheel drive that has nothing to do with dirt roads and everything to do with maximum high - performance tarmac traction), the S5 can manage sub-five-second 0 - 60 mph times despite its nearly two - ton curb weight.

At higher speeds on dirt roads we enjoy the Trailhawk's suspension.

All - Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is a state - of - the - art optional1 system designed to enable you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions such as mud, wet grass, ice, snow and dirt roads.