Sentences with phrase «drive than the standard car»

Like the GT V8 S, its chassis has been tuned to make it sharper to drive than the standard car.

But what makes the Golf so appealing is how docile it remains under low throttle inputs — it feels no less smooth and easy to drive than the standard car.

Not exact matches

Since current self - driving safety assurances aren't exactly airtight, Koopman argues that self - driving cars should be held to a way higher standard than human drivers — say, 10 times safer than the average human — before they're given the green light.

We'll have to wait until we get to have a go to see if these upgrades make the i3s any more fun to drive than the standard i3, but with the increased popularity of electric cars and the advancement in battery technology, this might be the first look at what we can expect from a hot hatch of the future.

It's more powerful than the standard Fiesta ST and Ford has tweaked the suspension, actually softening the springs and dampers but beefing up the rear torsion beam and front anti-roll bar - changes that have also been applied to the regular ST since we first drove that car.

Our test car's standard steering setup was far more natural than the optional variable - ratio steering we've previously driven, but it still pales in comparison to the directness of the Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes systems.

Torque steer is no worse than in the standard RS, but it's still a hard car to drive smoothly.

Saddled with standard 4Matic all - wheel drive, however, the car weighs some 300 pounds more than the C250.

But it's fair to say that we were also keen to know whether the 911 GT3 could offer a more intimate driving experience than the sometimes aloof - feeling standard car.

The 6x6 also has a longer wheelbase and wider track than the standard car, helping to accommodate the extra axle, drive shaft and differentials.

Kicking off at around # 160,000 for the entry - level rear - wheel drive LP 580 - 2, the Huracan is priced at around # 25k more than the closely related Audi R8 V10 Plus, a car that has more standard equipment, power and standard carbon ceramic brakes.

Everything is relative, however, because these cars have a computer that bases Oil Service / Inspection I / Inspection II on how the car is driven and how much fuel is used rather than by standard 5k, 15k service intervals.

The Subaru Legacy is an intriguing outlier, a big car that hews to modest pricing (less than $ 23,000) with standard all - wheel drive and horizontally opposed engines.

; the seats can be folded down to carry far more cargo than can fit in a car trunk; they have much greater towing capacity; and four - wheel - drive is available or standard on just about all models, for superior traction in snow and off - road.

BMW has actually set the 3 Series GT up to be a more comfortable car than the standard 3 Series, so you'll find it's not quite as sharp to drive.

It's sharper to drive than the standard GLC, but remains more of a comfortable and refined cruiser than a sports car.

The Swift Sport also features lowered and stiffened suspension, making it even more entertaining to drive than the already engaging standard car.

«Our cars are built more for the standards of our engineers and the expectations of European driving enthusiasts than the tastes of the American market,» Wilhite says.

Despite what Porsche marketing might say, it's pretty hard for me to ignore the fact the change to this system was driven massively by EPA mileage standards rather than making a better sports car.

With 8.5 inches of ground clearance and a driving position higher than a standard car, the Outlander Sport offers a good view of the road.

You also get fancier rims and some cosmetic additions to tell your neighbours that you are driving something more special than the standard car.

Sonett V4s also sported a few oddities compared to standard American sports cars like e.g. Corvette, such as front wheel drive; a freewheeling clutch that disengaged automatically whenever the accelerator pedal was no longer pressed, and a column - mounted shifter, rather than a typical floor - mounted shifter.

iPod Interface Better than a standard auxiliary input, and leaps and bounds beyond any form of standard radio, having complete control of an iPod through the car's audio system is much safer than driving with one hand while fumbling to control your iPod with the other.

All things being equal, a standard shift car driven correctly will get slightly better gas mileage than an automatic.

The car will apparently ride lower than the standard one by 7 mm in the front and 10 mm in the back and will most likely have a couple of carefully thought out changes done to the suspension to make it even better to drive.

«With an all - turbo lineup, the iconic Fiat 500 now offers an even more dynamic driving experience and more standard horsepower than any of its competitors,» said Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands — Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and Fiat, for FCA North America.

When Tim Brandenborg was tasked with driving a 2018 Toyota Camry XLE V6 for a week, he assumed the car would be nothing more than just a simple, standard sedan.

Plus, having all - wheel drive as standard means you can have more control over that power in slippery road conditions than you would if the car was rear - wheel drive or, as with the regular Audi A4, front - wheel drive.

Although it's not meant as a proper off - roader, the SEAT Leon X-perience rides 28 mm higher than the normal Leon ST.. That combines with the car's four - wheel - drive system to help it tackle rough tracks and steep hills that could leave the standard model stranded.

When they say a car is good or bad, their opinions carry more clout than the standard human because they've done their homework through countless hours of testing, free drives, and taped segments on the show.

Other than its electric drive, the car is identical to the standard Honda Fit 5 - door hatchback.

Around town and on the highway, the 2014 Chevy Sonic sets a new standard for subcompact driving refinement, as it drives more like a bigger, pricier car than any of its competitors.

Hurry before your neighbor gets here to claim this enormous value!Reviews: * Long list of standard features; optional turbocharged engine delivers strong acceleration; luxury car features for less money than luxury sedans; available all - wheel drive is not offered on many of its competitors.

Although Mugen says its modifications will cut economy to about 35mpg, we averaged nearly 40mpg — better than the standard car, despite hard driving.

100's of vehicles must go, sale ends Sunday Night NO Exceptions... 34/24 Highway / City MPG Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

These cars typically have larger battery packs than standard hybrids, and can drive greater distances on pure electricity.

The Getrag - produced unit, which forms part of the rear - axle assembly, has been extensively reworked with a mounting system that sits it 0.4 inch lower than on the standard SLS AMG as part of efforts to lower the car's overall center of gravity, revised software that is claimed to provide faster and more aggressive downshifts and a lower final drive for improved acceleration in combination with the increased torque loading.

Driving in the rain with the standard tires is rather unnerving as the car feels as though it is slipping and sliding rather than rolling smoothly forward.

However, on the highway and in spirited driving (yes, we mean it) we preferred the standard mode that allows for some cruising, rather than having the car decelerate sharply when we would lift off the power pedal.

Big diesel Mercedes cars were among the most popular luxury cars of the late» 70's, but my wife and I test drove one and both checked to see if the parking brake was on (it was not)-- very slow and not much more efficient than a standard car (we eventually bought a smaller, faster 190 turbodiesel, but the traditional diesel was fairly noisy).

34/24 Highway / City MPGAwards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded BrandsReviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

Grey 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LS FWD 6 - Speed Automatic ECOTEC 1.8 L I4 DOHC VVT 34/24 Highway / City MPG Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2017 KBB.com 10 Coolest New Cars Under $ 18,000 * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Optional turbocharged engine is powerful and gets respectable fuel economy; cabin is relatively spacious for this class; generous number of standard and available features; excellent crash test safety scores; ride quality is better than most competitors; fun to drive.

This long - wheelbase variant gains 5.9 inches on the standard car, which was already a bit longer than the first - generation car it replaced, and it is designed primarily with chauffeur - driven owners in mind.

The entire driving experience has been upgraded — thankfully — over the standard car, and the results are better than expected.

We didn't test drive the Sport model because we thought it was basically the same car with a sunroof, but I think the Sport model comes with different low profile tires which makes for more road noise than the standard Sonata.

The turbo motor is great; it makes this car way more fun to drive than it is with the standard four banger.

It also offers better and more complete cabin technology, including hard - drive - based navigation and standard Bluetooth cell phone integration, than any car in its price range.

The all - new Chevrolet Camaro is a shot likely to be heard around the world.From Germany to Japan, notice has been served: The 1993 value - packed Camaro Z28 is the standard by which sports coupes must now be measured.The Camaro Z28 offers more safety features - dual air bags and anti-lock brakes are standard - and performance equal to or greater than any other sports coupe in its class.But the Camaro's biggest advantage is its price.The well - equipped test car I drove was priced under $ 20,000.

The standard four - cylinder engines in both cars are more than adequate for the way most of us drive.

It is proof positive that, more people than Toyota imagined want to drive cars with radically improved fuel economy and significantly less environmental impact.This second generation is larger than the original and carries more standard features.