Sentences with phrase «drive geared more»

Unlike the Land Rover Discovery or Lexus GX, the 2018 MKT is not meant to be an off - roader, its available all - wheel drive geared more toward foul - weather situations.

Not exact matches

Luxury partnerships like this one might have a more niche market — those who already drive new BMWs — but that market can afford to match their gear to their wheels, making this feel like an authentic partnership for the design - minded.

And a direct drive turbine has to have four times more electrical components than a geared turbine, which would increase the chance of a malfunction.

The company says a geared solution is more efficient, uses a lot less rare earth materials and will need to be serviced less often compared with a direct drive turbine.

With Singapore's two major universities geared up to prepare a new generation of workers to drive the new life sciences - based economy, university students in Singapore can now expect to have more choices in tertiary education — a multidisciplinary approach to learning — and to be in a better position to face the future.

The new snowy location markedly separates it from the rest of the game, and powerful new gear gives you more than enough drive to discover the region's secrets.

Additionally, the five - speed manual gearbox has vague feel and first gear seemingly disappeared on more than one occasion during my drive.

On cold, damp tarmac it has some traction issues in the first two gears, but the poise of the chassis and a slickness to the controls makes you feel much more inclined to drive it hard.

Audi's configurable driving modes include a Dynamic setting that tempers some of the accelerator lag, while a Sport mode on the gearshift dials back the upshift tendency to keep you in lower gears more often.

The six - speed automatic made a couple abrupt shifts during a day of driving, but gear changes were otherwise smooth and the transmission readily kicked down a few gears for more passing power.

It's certainly much more sober on the outside and rides much better on a public road than the Civic but to me the cabin felt cheaply put together and didn't justify the price - and the seats, driving position and gear change in the Civic were ahead of that in the Golf from my point of view.

Finally, «Track» mode is meant to deliver the fastest lap times and changes the brake response, gear shifts, and all - wheel - drive system accordingly, while the stability and traction control programs allow the driver more freedom.

If you don't want to drive flat - out, you can work with it by lifting off the throttle as you pull the right - hand paddle, or better still just not changing gear as much and instead leaning more heavily on the huge well of torque provided by the engine.

«Changing gears is so effortless that it requires no more thought than driving an automatic,» he continued.

Despite crazy - short gearing (about 4000 rpm at highway speeds) and updated EPA city / highway ratings of 21/26 mpg, owners report more than 30 mpg in mixed daily driving.

The three modes beyond the Normal setting also tweak the drive - by - wire throttle response, offering a second - gear start and less throttle per degree of pedal movement in Snow mode or more aggressive throttle tuning in Sand mode.

To make it all the more enticing, BMW offers two apps via its Connected Drive Services, one to manage your GoPro and one to manage the M Lap Timer that records speed, longitudinal and lateral accelerations, rpm, gear, steering angle, accelerator position, and fuel consumption.

The DSG gearbox works extremely well, giving a decent impression of a conventional automatic under gentle use while seamlessly swapping between its seven ratios, but offering near - instant changes when driven a bit more keenly — or when over-ridden with wither the push - pull gear selector or (optional) steering wheel paddles.

Dickie Meaden, who'd somehow found space in his diary to fly out to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi and conduct evo's first drive of the mighty McLaren P1, may have been shifting up a gear, but it's more likely that a fleeting lift of the throttle to balance the chassis mid-slide was the impetus for a moment of rich - running.

Well, this means that we can spend more time stirring gears and enjoy more of the rev range while still driving economically.

The MMI infotainment system, for instance, gets more complex with every round of modifications; access to the extensive Drive Select menu should be more intuitive; and the Tiptronic gear selector often needs two or three attempts to engage and stay in reverse.

The rear - drive 550 - 2's steering has more clarity than a four - wheel - drive Gallardo's, but there is still some weight to it (something you notice in your left hand, which bears the loadings when you change gear).

When we strap the timing gear on, it knocks more than 3sec off the lap time set by the regular version — a staggering improvement that I wouldn't have believed possible if I hadn't done the driving myself.

While the small - block V - 8 makes the same 426 hp and 420 lb - ft of torque as the SS, the 1LE accelerates more quickly thanks to a new transmission that puts first through fourth gears closer together and a shorter final - drive ratio.

The transmission's sportier mode is more eager to hold on to revs between gears, but also has an, almost eerie, ability to know when you're driving more sedately and can play at being efficient too.

Geared toward light vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, minivans, and other vehicles rated at not more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight), the guidelines proposed today are the first in a series of guidance documents NHTSA plans to issue to address sources of distraction that require use of the hands and / or diversion of the eyes from the primary task of driving.

The engine — especially the 6.2 - liter V - 8 in this SS model — has more than enough power, and it's mated to a six - speed manual transmission (which is exactly twice as many gears as the Camaro I was driving thirty - some years ago).

Don t get me wrong, the DB11 is the best Aston ever over all (the Vanquish I like more as long it is has 8 gears), even his stearing is much bether then its technical brother AMG GTS - they share the same system - but the AMG GTS - I also don t like that much - is so much more exiting to drive!

Instead, the drive from the high revving electric motors is sent through a reduction gear, which converts high motor speeds to more appropriate wheel speeds.

It's much more geared toward luxury than sport, and there's nothing wrong with that because some people don't prioritize driving engagement.

I've been driving stick - shift cars since the 1970s, and when I drove this TDI, I stalled it more than once, both pulling away from a stop in first gear and at low speed in second gear.

Select a driving experience that fits your needs of the moment: Eco Mode helps increase fuel economy, Manual Mode gives you a more hands - on experience as you manually select your own gears with the paddle shifters, and Sport mode gives you increased responsiveness for quicker acceleration.

While it can be driven as a conventional automatic, enthusiastic owners are more likely to regard it as a clutchless manual, using either the centre shift lever or steering wheel paddles to change gear.

Maybe it's the gear ratios, but the RS 3 feels like it lacks the torque of the TT on the road, and its firm suspension also bounces the car around more on mid-corner bumps — even in Comfort mode — making you less confident to drive fast.

The 1.6 - litre offers more performance and would be better suited to high - payload and long - distance operations, where its extra gear helps to reduce fuel consumption and make for an easier drive.

Four - wheel - drive (4WD) vehicles allow the driver to select either two - or four - wheel drive, sometimes providing dual - range gearing for even more traction and mobility while off - roading.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

The gear ratios of the six - speed transmission allow the engine to work more efficiently at lower speeds, providing the foundation for a spirited driving experience.

A few years ago I drove a 2006 Corolla (also automatic) into a canyon in Colorado (average slope 16 %) and the first gear held beautifully at no more than 15 mph.

The first gear now has a longer ratio, while seventh gear and the final drive have shorter ratios to allow a more agile acceleration experience overall and a more spontaneous response.

In casual driving, we found the gearbox and clutch to be easy and comfortable to use, while rarely needing to drop down by more than one gear.

The continuous power delivery of the DCT minimises the loss of torque and forward motion by the powertrain during gear shifts, resulting in more decisive acceleration and a smoother drive.

It appears that Hyundai attempted to address this change in the final drive by adjusting the gear ratios of the manual transmission, but what the Veloster need is simply more power.

Those five Driving Dynamics modes, even the comfort settings, are all geared toward sporty driving, at least compared with the Audi and non-AMG Mercedes competitors, which are set up more for cDriving Dynamics modes, even the comfort settings, are all geared toward sporty driving, at least compared with the Audi and non-AMG Mercedes competitors, which are set up more for cdriving, at least compared with the Audi and non-AMG Mercedes competitors, which are set up more for comfort.

Around - town driving is made all the more pleasant because the gear selector can be left alone for the most part, and you can just rely on the engine's broad rev range to get the job done.

, but they continue to be more about a bold look with a driving experience to match than dutifully transporting lots of people and their gear.

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To that we'd add the Hyundai Genesis sedan and the Lincoln MKZ — the Genesis because it represents exceptional value, the Genesis and MKZ because they're geared more for comfortable than sporty driving.

Shifting the gears yourself is what makes a small sporty car like the 200SX SE - R so much fun to drive, because the stick shift gives you more control over the engine.

What's more, the six forward gears are spaced in a way that encourages efficient driving, not hijinks and hoonage.