Sentences with phrase «driver engagement»

The level of driver engagement is bar none especially compared to modern cars that are mostly all turbo charged and automatic.

Its weak point has to be the lack of overall driver engagement in comparison with the more focused entries in the segment.

Better off - road performance, overall driver engagement and longevity count for a lot.

The twin - clutch gearbox makes the car less of a pain to drive in town, but the automatic transmission can't offer the same driver engagement as a manual gearbox and clutch.

It also adds paddle shifters for the six - speed automatic transmission, a welcome effort to help improve driver engagement in the crossover.

The six - speed dual - clutch transmission provides a sporty feel and direct driver engagement, while offering comfortable and efficient driving in automatic mode.

Steering is light and grip reserves are huge, but there's no real sense of sporty driver engagement.

All in all, though, the dual - clutch transmission is a welcome addition that raises the level of driver engagement.

The Cup, meanwhile is more focused on driver engagement on road and track.

Available to order immediately for # 16,500 (about $ 20,500), the pack is designed to deliver more driver engagement on the track without compromising the 570S» all - round usability.

Sadly, the Ford Fiesta beats the Corsa for driver engagement (although the Fiesta is class leading, so that should not be a surprise).

Renowned for isolating its occupants from the road, which results in a quiet chamber from which to do other things such as listen to the radio, think about the upcoming peer review, or converse with your passengers, the Camry is not known for fostering driver engagement with the car and the road.

The NTSB also concluded that if vehicles don't restrict risky operations, the potential for drivers to misuse them remain; and that the way Autopilot «monitored and responded to the driver's interaction with the steering wheel was not an effective method of ensuring driver engagement.»

BMW has therefore opted for a sophisticated front - wheel - drive system for the 2 Series Active Tourer that is able to deliver the degree of driver engagement expected of the brand's models.

«We've got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,» he said.

This lowers the ride height by 8 mm and is designed to «heighten driver engagement without compromising comfort», according to the British manufacturer.

S3 delivers amazing quattro grip and strong performance, but Audi's technical approach means it lacks ultimate driver engagement

The 4C was designed around driver engagement, so Alfa's decision to offer it only with a six - speed dual - clutch transmission has always seemed at odds with the car's mission.

The limits on the system include factors such as Tesla (tsla) being unable to ensure driver attention even when the car is traveling at high speeds, ensuring Autopilot is used only on certain roads and monitoring driver engagement, NTSB said.

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The flip side of such driver engagement is that the sporty Mazda 6 isn't as plush to drive as the Accord or the Camry.

The latest Continental represents a giant leap forward, and now offers genuine driver engagement alongside the expected GT brief.

The Brembo brakes, with four pistons up front and two in the back, are terrific, encouraging driver engagement on winding roads.

If you seek driver engagement, you can get a manual or an optional V - 6 in the Honda Accord, a vehicle clearly designed by people who love driving.

Hybrid SE models even get paddle shifters for greater driver engagement.

No, the new Elantra Sport receives a more powerful engine and a sport - tuned suspension that may give it a level of driver engagement comparable to rivals.

It's a good option for town - dwellers, less so for those looking for a little driver engagement.

No, as performance cars» raw numbers rise and driver engagement falls, today the unquantifiable holy grail is «the experience,» and that is the big takeaway here.

Ride and handling are strong points, and the Focus deftly balances driver engagement with comfort.

Each electric motor lies over an axle, a setup which gives the Cross Turismo on - demand all - wheel drive, while torque vectoring and dynamic chassis control (DCC) technology boost driver engagement.

McLaren says «the new McLaren Driver Interface is a matchless example of advanced driver engagement built around two separate high - definition screens; a Folding Driver Display and a Central Infotainment Touchscreen.

Just keep in mind that if you value driver engagement, those reviewers are right — the Corolla is hardly inspiring from behind the wheel.

The 2.4 - liter TLX, especially, hits the perfect compromise between luxury - car refinement and sufficient driver engagement.

In determining which cars make it to the list, editor - in - chief, Eddie Alterman explains: «In our testing, we are looking for those automobiles that deliver spectacular value, real driver engagement, and the highest fulfillment of their intended mission.»

With the changeover, Hyundai says it focused on sharpening the design and aesthetic, upgrading the technology for entertainment and safety purposes, increasing the efficiency of the powertrain, lowering NVH levels, and a increasing driver engagement.

As handsome and connected as the F - TYPE SVR is, it's the «unrivalled driver engagement and reward» Jaguar promises that is our key interest.

For added driver engagement, the Civic EX and EX-L Coupe models feature new steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters.

If you rate driver engagement above all else, the R delivers undiluted pleasure.

Ride quality is generally good, but on rougher tarmac or twisty roads, the iM lags rivals like the Ford Focus, Mazda3 and Volkswagen Golf in both the refinement and driver engagement stakes.

But the A4's steering limits driver engagement.

Mazda's mid-size sedan is not only comfortable and sensible as a daily driver, it offers strong performance, impressive driver engagement and a style that is unique among its class.

Criticized at launch for being a bit too anodyne, the GT - R has since been tweaked to offer far more driver engagement.

● The way in which the Tesla Autopilot system monitored and responded to the driver's interaction with the steering wheel was not an effective method of ensuring driver engagement.

Conscious of the need to meet the high level of spaciousness, variability and functionality demanded in the premium compact class, BMW has given the 2 Series Active Tourer a sophisticated front - wheel - drive system capable of delivering the degree of driver engagement expected of the brand's models.

There's a feeling he's been stung by criticism from some on the GT department's recent focus on driver engagement (the manuals in the R and GT3) rather than outright speed.

«We've got a pure EV mule and part of the reason for that is to ask how we can deliver driver engagement in a fully electric world,» McLaren Design Director Dan Parry - Williams told Autocar.

The 600bhp Continental Flying Spur Speed unleashes the same potent performance and intense levels of driver engagement as its highly acclaimed stablemate, the Continental GT Speed.