Sentences with phrase «drive traction system»

Also, despite the diminutive dimensions of the Countryman, engineers were able to install an all - wheel drive setup to match its size — in this case, MINI's permanent all - wheel - drive traction system that's standard on the hi - po John Cooper S and John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 models

The Citroen Berlingo XTR + and Peugeot Partner ATV with grip control both offer greater load space in a conventional van body with an enhanced two - wheel - drive traction system to give limited off - road capability.

Other systems available as standard on the GLS include: PRE-SAFE ® system, Brake Assist BAS, electronic all - wheel drive traction system 4ETS, ESP ®, and cruise control.

Not exact matches

The Jag proved to be surprisingly competent on rough terrain with its advanced all - wheel - drive system providing solid traction and good feel.

Unlike conventional all - wheel drive vehicles that sacrifice fuel efficiency for increased traction, Tesla's Electric All Wheel Drive system increases efficidrive vehicles that sacrifice fuel efficiency for increased traction, Tesla's Electric All Wheel Drive system increases efficiDrive system increases efficiency.

The two wheel drive system allows for amazing traction and speed: We could easily push the STR to 45 miles per hour and more, which is absolutely amazing and makes it one of the fastest nitro RC cars we've reviewed.

The traction - drive system typically consists of a boost converter (which steps up voltage when the electronic circuit requires a higher operating voltage than the battery can provide alone), two inverters (which take direct current (DC) voltage and convert it to alternating current (AC)-RRB-, and electric motors to provide motive power (pdf).

A plug - in hybrid electric uses a traction - drive power electronics system to propel the car forward by providing force to the car's wheels and has a charger for recharging the high - voltage battery when it is plugged into the power grid.

The resulting ATTESA E-TS Pro — or Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All - Electronic Torque Split — would employ a number of sensors to monitor lateral acceleration and individual wheel speeds, enabling an electronically controlled, hydraulically operated multiplate clutch pack to send up to 50 per cent of the GT - R's drive to the front wheels when required.

An all - wheel - drive system puts the Hemi V - 8 power down to all four wheels for enhanced traction.

Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all - wheel drive 4 - wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start assist Speed sensitive power steering 4 - wheel electric traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring system 19 - inch alloy wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio system Dual - zone automatic climate control Premium leather - wrapped steering wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass

Standard Equipment: 4.0 - liter V - 6 5 - speed automatic transmission Independent front suspension Solid rear axle w / leaf springs 4 - wheel disc brakes 3.36:1 final drive ratio 17 - inch styled steel wheels 28 - gallon fuel tank capacity Anti-lock braking system Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Center console w / sliding table Rear sonar system Back door storage bin Remote keyless entry Power windows & locks 2 12V DC power outlets 2 120V power outlets Full size spare 6 cargo floor D - rings Convex spotter mirrors Receiver hitch ball provision on rear bumper Integrated roof rack mounting points

This gas engine sends 185 hp and 185 lb - ft of torque to the front wheels, while the «e-AWD» moniker refers to a small, 35 - hp electric motor in the rear axle that gives the Trail» ster all - wheel - drive traction and a system total of 220 hp.

Additionally, the rear - biased all - wheel - drive system combined with a standard limited - slip differential result in a car with gobs of traction yet it isn't an understeering pig.

That four - wheel - drive system brings boundless traction at corner exit, but it doesn't add any other dimension to the driving experience.

Our car has the optional Adaptive M suspension and Servotronic steering (though thankfully not the Sports Steering, an aggressively variable rack that brings agility but also inconsistency of response), so by toggling the Drive Performance Control button up to Sport + the car is primed with the stiffest suspension setting, weighty steering and the more relaxed DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode for the stability and traction controlTraction Control) mode for the stability and traction controltraction control system.

While it may not be ideal for some low traction systems, I'd rather drive this than a system that relies on electronics to apportion torque.

Standard Equipment: 6.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 12 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive Air suspension with manual adjustment 20 - inch multi-spoke alloy wheels Multi-zone electronic climate control 10 - speaker audio with 6 - disc CD changer Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Power door latching Power closing trunk lid Premium hide interior Walnut veneer Stainless steel pedals and dead pedal Hide - trimmed multi-function steering wheel Embroidered Bentley emblems on seat facings Electronic stability program Traction control Tire pressure monitoring system

Combined with the unimpeachable traction of the Quattro four - wheel - drive system that torque output gives the S1 serious point - to - point pace.

The Q50's fast - acting AWD system defaults to 100 percent rear - wheel drive when the road is dry, but it will send as much as 50 percent of available power to the front wheels when its sensor array detects any loss of traction at the rear.

Soft - roaders will enjoy the standard X-Mode, a system that integrates inputs from the powertrain, all - wheel - drive system, and traction control to reduce wheel spin.

I reach for the fighter - jet - inspired toggles in the center stack, flipping the drive mode switch until it settles on Snow / Wet, desensitizing the throttle a bit and preparing the traction and stability control systems for extra slip.

To drive on snow a AWD drive system with traction control and higher ground clearance is all that's needed no matter if its a sedan or a hatchback.

Standard Equipment: 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode Power sliding / tinted glass moonroof Bi-Xenon HID headlamps 18 - inch aluminum wheels Power windows / locks / mirrors Heated mirrors Rain - sensing wipers Leather - appointed seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel 7 - inch color display XM satellite radio AM / FM audio system with 6 - speakers Single CD player USB / iPod adaptors Rearview camera Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace control Adaptive front lighting system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler — $ 440

The front tires slip going uphill, and traction control cuts in and out as the all - wheel - drive systems sorts out where to send power.

Here, we tried out the standard X-Mode, which integrates inputs from the powertrain, all - wheel - drive system, and traction control to reduce wheelspin.

Theoretically, the Aventador's four - wheel - drive system will deliver a traction advantage over the rear - wheel - drive Ferrari, but the F12 has arguably the most sophisticated diff, traction and stability control systems of any car.

Front end bite is tremendous, there's magnetic mid-corner grip and the four - wheel drive system manages to combine traction and rear - wheel drive attitude all in one go.

The chassis retains the sense of lightness and immediacy that made the first R8 such a pleasure to drive and the Quattro four - wheel drive system finds massive traction without ever making the car feel leaden or lifeless.

The Infiniti's four - wheel - drive system is aided by brake - based traction control.

Buick says its active twin clutch all - wheel - drive system is an automatic, on - demand system that delivers sure - footed handling in low - grip conditions and provides minimal torque to the rear wheels when all - wheel - drive traction isn't required.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mDRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mdrive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited mdrive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

Despite appearances, power is sent to the front wheels alone (no 3008 is four - wheel drive), though Peugeot's intelligent «Grip Control» traction system should make it effective even on snow and ice.

STANDARD FEATURES: Lithium ion battery Electric drive unit Range extender engine Stability and traction control Keyless entry and ignition Pedestrian friendly alert Automatic headlights Tire pressure monitoring system OnStar Heated exterior mirrors Solar - absorbing windshield Automatic air conditioning 7 - inch touchscreen radio Auxiliary audio input Tilt - and - telescopic steering column Cruise control 40/40 split folding rear seats USB port Satellite radio Bluetooth

Specifically, it benefits from the advancements made on the 599XX that integrate all the drive systems — stability control, ABS, traction control, and the dampers.

Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbocharged 6 - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS 20 - inch alloy R Design wheels Hill decent control Dynamic stability traction control Tire - pressure monitoring system Tilt / telescoping steering column 40/20/40 split folding rear seats Heated outside mirrors Auto - dimming rearview mirror Keyless push - button ignition High - performance audio system with 8 speakers In - dash single CD player with WMA / MP3 capability HD radio USB / Auxiliary audio inputs Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity R - Design elements: 20 - inch wheels, sports chassis, chrome tailpipes, chrome skid plate, color - matched lower body moldings, blue instrument cluster, silk - metal grille, sport leather seats, aluminum pedals, aluminum center stack, leather steering wheel and gearshift knob

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.

In 1893, English engineer Bramah Joseph Diplock's four - wheel - drive system for a traction engine was designed for challenging roads, using three differentials and four - wheel steering.

The Enclave offers two all - wheel - drive systems, a simpler system that is optional ($ 2,000) for the Essence trim and a more sophisticated system for the Premium and Avenir models ($ 2,300) that adds a twin - clutch rear differential to shift torque between the left and right rear wheels in addition to between the front and rear — up to 40 percent to the rear in most situations — for both better traction and handling.

STANDARD FEATURES: Air suspension 18 - inch aluminum wheels Sport body styling Comand w / hard - drive voice - controlled navigation Bluetooth 14 - speaker Harman / Kardon surround sound audio system In - dash memory card slot Auxiliary audio jack Center controller w / 7 - inch display 4.5 - inch color instrument cluster display SiriusXM satellite radio w / trail subscription Power sunroof Leather interior w / wood trim 14 - way power adjustable front seats 4 - way power tilt - and - telescopic steering column Automatic dual - zone climate control Cruise control Rain - sensing intermittent windshield wipers Multi-color interior ambient lighting Mbrace in - vehicle services Stability and traction control

Switching into off - road mode on the center - mounted rotary dial proves a good decision, optimizing the all - wheel drive Tiguan SEL Premium we were driving for the terrain with a flatter acceleration curve, unique ABS setting, later meddling from the stability control and traction control systems, and greater locking ratio for the center electronic differential lock.

It was a wicked, gnarly mess, but the trio handled the conditions with ease, their all - wheel - drive and traction control systems furiously calculating and reacting to wildly varied road conditions.

The Macan has an optional off - road mode that adjusts shift points and vehicle speed on the fly, and its all - wheel - drive system works with Porsche Traction Management to move power to the wheel or wheels with the most grip.

In AWD form, the Ridgeline is primarily front - drive, too, but can send up to 70 percent of torque rearward when needed to combat wheelspin or when engaged by the traction mode system, which includes Snow, Mud, and Sand modes.

By combining the E-diff from the F430 and the 599 GTB's F1 - trac traction control system, Ferrari had created possibly the ultimate high - performance driving aid.

However, the new system also improves stability and traction performance in traditional combustion vehicles, no matter whether they are equipped with front -, rear -, or all - wheel drive.

Standard equipment ABS; traction and stability control; dual - zone automatic climate control; power windows, mirrors, locks, sliding rear window, and heated front seats; heated steering wheel; keyless entry with remote start; leather upholstery; Bluetooth; AM / FM / Sirius / CD ten - speaker Alpine audio system with 30 - gigabyte hard drive; front and side curtain air bags

Standard Equipment: 3.6 - liter direct - injected V - 6 engine 6 - speed automatic transmission 4 - wheel disc brakes Stabilitrak stability control All - speed traction control Tire pressure monitoring system Dual - zone climate control Power windows / locks / mirrors Power liftgate Split folding rear seat XM satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Power front seats with memory Rearview camera 18 - inch aluminum wheels Heated and cooled front seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel Keyless access Rear park assist Navigation system Bose 5.1 surround sound 10 speakers 40 GB hard drive Ultraview sunroof Options on this vehicle: Performance package — $ 2090 19 - inch polished aluminum wheels Summer performance tires HID headlamps Fog lamps Sport suspension system Limited - slip differential Steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters Performance cooling system Performance disc brakes Thunder gray chromeflair — $ 995 Cargo tray — $ 110 Under hood appearance package — $ 100 Key options not on vehicle: Rear seat DVD entertainment system — $ 1935 Luggage rack — $ 325

Standard Equipment: 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine CVT transmission Vehicle dynamic control Traction control Tire pressure monitoring system Nissan hard drive navigation with 7 - inch touch screen Bluetooth connectivity Digital Bose audio system 7 speakers with subwoofer XM satellite radio 9.3 GB music box USB connection & auxiliary audio inputs Rearview backup camera Dual - zone automatic climate control Nissan intelligent key with push button start Power locks / mirrors / windows Power tilt / telescoping steering column Auto - dimming rearview mirror Heated front seats Heated steering wheel Leather seating Leather - wrapped steering wheel

If their acronym soup of all - wheel - drive and traction control systems were really as good as advertisers say.