A more rigid body, new rear dampers and revised suspension geometry notably enhance the 2015 Fit's ride quality and fun - to -
drive handling characteristics.
A more rigid body, new rear dampers and revised suspension geometry enhance the 2015 Fit's ride quality and fun - to -
drive handling characteristics.
Later in the new K4's lifecycle, the car will be available with Kia's powerful 1.6 - liter turbocharger T - GDI gasoline engine, generating 176 ps and 265 Nm, together with Kia's first seven - speed dual - clutch transmission (DCT), ensuring higher performance and fun - to -
drive handling characteristics.
Standard on the P300 engine, Active Driveline provides increased agility by optimizing traction and providing rear - wheel
drive handling characteristics.
This maintains the F - TYPE's rear - wheel
drive handling characteristics and also reduces parasitic losses in the drivetrain.
Not exact matches
If your teen has to
drive another vehicle, they should take time to learn how that car
handles and the specific
characteristics of that automobile before heading out.
The new model is rear - engined and rear - wheel
drive, and whilst Porsche 911 - style performance can't be expected, this setup should hopefully yield entertaining
handling characteristics.
Mechanically, that includes an adaptive suspension, standard M Sport brakes and calipers, and an M - Sport steering rack tune that includes both SPORT and SPORT + modes for more «crisp
handling and precise
driving characteristics.»
The off - road Pandas, despite an extra
driven axle, exhibit similar
handling characteristics to the road biased cars.
Its ride and
handling characteristics are closer to those of a car — specifically a front - wheel -
drive car.
Instead, the 3 Wheeler offers something different, at its best when
driven at seven tenths where the unusual
handling characteristics can be enjoyed rather than intimidate.
Light weight, crisp
handling, affordability, and rear - wheel
drive are the endearing
characteristics of these twins.
Competitively priced tires are selected to provide an exceptional
driving experience with
characteristics including superior
handling for wet or dry traction, stability, tread life, acoustics, comfort and rolling resistance, which impacts fuel economy.
They are designed to improve
driving and
handling characteristics for increased
driving safety with or without a load.
Poised to set new standards in
driving dynamics and enjoyment, both on and off the road, the new Macan boasts the typical sporty
handling characteristics that have become synonymous with the Porsche brand.
This feature alters the
handling characteristics of the car based on what
driving mode you've selected — a handy feature
All full time 4 wheel
drive cars share some common
characteristics in their
handling and road holding abilities.
The variable
handling characteristics of a four - wheel -
drive car mean that when travelling round a corner at high speeds the car may enter the corner and understeer and then half - way through the corner suddenly start to oversteer.
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 electronic adjustable
drive modes allow for multiple levels of
handling characteristics.
And in his quest to replace his Lincoln, it hasn't helped that David's brother
drives a BMW X5, a luxury SUV he admires for its sophisticated ride and
handling characteristics; however, being the «frugal accountant» that he is, David's only given himself a monthly new vehicle budget that works out to a $ 55,000 purchase price — tens of thousands less than well - equipped luxury SUVs like the Bimmer.
Aside from the possible effects on the
handling characteristics, the major
driving factor in the move to front wheel
drive for the BMW X1 was packaging.
Power - to - weight ratio is an important vehicle
characteristic that affects the acceleration and
handling — and therefore the
driving enjoyment — of any sports vehicle.
Handling characteristics of the new 200 Convertible were re-engineered, enabling drivers to have an exhilarating
driving experience under normal
driving conditions.
The Avenger was immediately highly praised by the press for its good
handling characteristics and generally good overall competence on the road and it was considered a significantly better car to
drive than contemporaries like the Morris Marina.
«Designed and engineered to deliver a genuinely bespoke
driving experience that draws on our rich heritage, this car tailors its power and
handling to both the capabilities of the driver and the
characteristics of the track.
Autoweek gave the 2016 Mini Cooper a go and praised its
handling as one of the best you could have for the money, saying that its «small footprint, low center of gravity and light weight give it excellent
handling characteristics, making this car fun to
drive no matter which engine powers it.
With such pleasant
handling characteristics and generous power, the Boxster is definitely an excellent vehicle for drivers who don't need a top or extra seats to enjoy their
driving experience.
Land Rover says that this new Sport will be more sporty to
drive and will possess better
handling characteristics.
Other features of the WRC car include Subaru's boxer engine, which due to its geometry provides natural
handling characteristics with the torque levels associated with this layout, Subaru's Symmetrical All - Wheel
Drive, and a large rear spoiler that has been designed to improve airflow and increase downforce.
The new BMW 4 Series Convertible benefits from BMW's customary approach of splitting steering and
drive forces between the front and rear axles, which is the ideal platform for balanced
driving characteristics, directional stability and agile
handling.
Straight - line performance may have been impressive, but
driving enthusiasts weren't overly enthused with the GS's road
handling characteristics, and hybrid geeks scoffed at the miles - per - gallon numbers.
The DSG and
handling characteristics made the A3 a very enjoyable car to
drive, and it probably would have been just as fun without all the expensive options.
The Audi
drive select dynamic
handling system gives the driver five modes from which to select the engine
characteristics, power steering and the seven - speed S tronic.
The German automaker has introduced a new quattro all - wheel -
drive system with ultra technology, aimed to make
driving experiences more efficient without having to sacrifice the car's performance and
handling characteristics.
Durability and high - performance
handling driving tests took place on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany to precisely calibrate Genesis ride, braking and
handling characteristics.
The S5 features four
Drive Select modes — Eco, Comfort, Dynamic and Individual — that adjust the
characteristics of the
handling, throttle response and overall performance.
This car is a sleeper in appearance and must be
driven to truly appreciate its performance and
handling characteristics.
NISMO cars provide an exciting
driving experience with motorsports - inspired aerodynamics and styling, enhanced
handling characteristics and unmatched agility.
Both cars obviously feature Subaru's hallmark «symmetrical all - wheel
drive», and both display similar
handling characteristics — grippy cornering that gradually slides into safe understeer at the limit.
Combined with modern electronic
driving aids, this flexibility allows production car engineers a wide range of freedom in selecting
handling characteristics that will allow a 4WD car to be
driven more safely at higher speeds by inexpert motorists than 2WD designs.
«The Chrysler 300C SRT8 offers the ultimate in American sedan performance, with ride and
handling characteristics suitable for everyday traffic as well as spirited
driving,» said Kipp Owen, Director — Street and Racing Technology (SRT), Chrysler Group.
Knott added that every SRT vehicle will feature performance - oriented exterior
characteristics that resonate with the brand image, a race - inspired interior with aggressive seating, performance
handling across a dynamic range of
driving conditions, world - class braking and benchmark - setting powertrain performance.
BMW says the system brings the front wheels into play «only when the rear wheels reach their limit of adhesion,» and
handling characteristics are said to feel similar to those of a traditional rear - wheel -
drive M car.
This is where the
handling characteristics,
driving safety and comfort of the high - performance SUV set new standards.
The new model comes with the Alpha Rear
Drive platform which helps the car churn out better
handling characteristics.
The HVT allows
drive characteristics to be adjusted over the entire speed range, enabling optimal
handling and the highest possible throughput with maximum fuel savings, according to the company.
Equus is the third rear - wheel -
drive product in Hyundai's lineup and boasts near perfect front - to - rear weight distribution for exceptional
handling balance and more refined steering
characteristics.
These simulations included the most important vehicle functions, such as
handling dynamics, the engine and
drive train, bodyshell durability, suspension performance, passive safety, the engine's thermal
characteristics and performance / fuel consumption.
A
Drive Mode Select system features up to four
driving modes to tailor the car's combination of economy, comfort, performance and
handling characteristics.