Sentences with phrase «driving performance of this model»

Improving on the looks and overall driving performance of this model brings Lexus to the forefront of the Hybrid SUV category.

Not exact matches

In an announcement on Wednesday, EDI stated that the Model X would be part of its Platinum Driving Course, a set of lessons aimed at training student drivers in the operation of high - performance, luxury vehicles.

It's not perfect, especially when it comes to the balancing of the simulation, where some categories and specific models drive far better than others, and it still lacks performance optimization, but it's a unique driving experience, bestowed with unprecedented variety.

His discreet performance, all politeness and gentlemanly manner, is a model of quiet restraint covering a lifetime of experience, and his work was unfairly overlooked at Oscar time, drowned out by the bold, brawny performances carved out of testosterone and drive and gritty assurance.

Section 1 Experience and performance as a senior leader Section 2 Self - awareness and self - management Section 3 Delivering continuous improvement Section 4 Modelling excellence in teaching Section 5 Learning focus Section 6 Efficient and effective Section 7 Personal Drive and Accountability Of course, every form will be unique to the individual, however knowing how much it would have helped me has led me to offer it on here.

This most radical of choice based schools — where students and teachers never meet in physical classrooms and state funding flows on a performance - based, demand - driven model — has largely avoided the political and legal tangles that have stymied other reform efforts.

Based on an innovative, researched - based teaching model known as 4MAT, here's how to drive the gold standard of learning and presentations by increasing performance.»

* We should demand the transformation of educator preparation programs into customer - driven institutions by developing assessments of them that are grounded in output - and performance - based criteria, so that Texas becomes the model for value - added evaluation of such programs.

Although I tend to fall into the latter camp, I do not believe that these two approaches are necessarily mutually exclusive, but that is beside the major point, which is that we must establish as an objective the transformation of educator preparation programs into customer - driven institutions with assessments grounded in output - and performance - based criteria, so that Texas becomes the model for value - added evaluation of such programs.

The current delivery model that has been in place essentially unaltered for over eighty years is flawed because, in spite of all the good work done on standards and accountability in recent years, the system remains primarily «input» and compliance driven rather than «output» and performance driven.

In this instructional module, participants will design a model to monitor student progress and teacher effectiveness in meeting learning targets / goals, with an end result of analyzing and using student performance data to drive instruction.

Since its inception in 1999, FCPCS has been dedicated to creating a national model of high quality, accredited public charter schools that are student - centered and performance - driven.

Much of the current literature in this area has been driven by a model of «high involvement» or «high performance» organizations (e.g., Lawler, Mohrman and Ledford, 1992).

A new focus on principals driving academic performance, rather than teachers, marks a shift from the traditional model of the school principal as a manager who supervises the school operations from an office.

Some of that joy is felt here, but with a $ 18,860 starting price — my test car's sticker hovered near $ 23,000, and that didn't include navigation — it doesn't come close to the experience of driving a performance - oriented model like the Honda Civic Si or Mazda3 s, and it barely manages to hold its own against its competitors» non-performance base models.

Based on the naturally aspirated V8 version, the GTS is being pitched as the most dynamically focussed model in the range, sacrificing some of the whizz - bang performance of the turbocharged version for a purer driving experience.

In the hardcore GT3 and GT3 RS Porsche delivered thrilling driving experiences right out of the top drawer, while the Turbo models are consummate everyday supercars with enormous straight - line performance.

This performance car will boast a range of 310 miles, which is the same as the current Model 3 with a single - motor, rear - wheel - drive variant with the long - range battery.

Cast your mind back to models such as the Fiat Strada Abarth and Uno Turbo and the Lancia Delta HF Turbo — everyday runabouts with levels of performance that seemed pretty outrageous at the time, yet simultaneously practical and rewarding to drive.

The model of vehicle you drive and the appearance of the tires and wheels would lead one to believe that these are performance tires, rather than mundane rubber donuts for an automobile.

Performance is very strong indeed but it doesn't come at the expense of traction, since the S1 uses Quattro all - wheel drive, like all of Audi's S models.

The Abarth performance models carry over with their more powerful turbo, performance chassis modifications, and sporty look and interior, as well as a free day of performance driving school.

Hachigo, who took over as CEO of Honda Motor Co. earlier this year, said he misses driving but is waiting for the new high - performance model.

As well as supporting fuel - saving technology such as engine - off coasting and an integrated starter - motor and generator, the 48V system will also allow VW to develop electrically driven turbochargers to improve performance on models such as the GTI and R. Unlike a number of its rivals, Volkswagen will offer its next Golf as both three - and five - door options, as well as an estate, while the GTI's classic red design clues and understated looks should also remain intact.

When the high - performance 2016 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works eventually arrives, it will likely come standard with All4 all - wheel drive and the 228 - hp version of Mini and BMW's turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder, an engine already offered in other new Mini JCW models.

My experience with performance Volvo models traces back to the start of the modern, front - wheel drive era for the Swedish company.

The only upgrade in the way of performance is the Max Trailering package, which adds a two - speed active transfer case on four - wheel - drive models, the Z85 Premium Smooth Ride suspension package on LT models, a trailer brake controller, and a 3.42 rear axle ratio.

As an everyday car capable of reality - bending performance, the two 2012 911 Carrera S models we drove (one with a manual transmission, one with a PDK dual - clutch automatic) easily trump the previous 911.

This won't trouble the Model S P100D but Musk has put fans at ease on Twitter earlier in 2016 when he confirmed that the Model 3 would have its own version of Tesla's «Ludicrous mode» — also seen on the Model S and Model X. We're expecting to see two and four - wheel - drive versions of the Model 3, with four - wheel - drive models benefitting from dual motors to provide increased performance but the first cars are all rear - wheel drive.

The S4's 349bhp and 369 lb ft of torque offer similar performance to the Model 3 75kWh, but at # 45k, it's hard to justify as the driving experience doesn't differ a whole lot from lesser A4s.

Fiat 500 Abarth — Hagerty says the in - house - tuned, 160 - hp turbocharged performance version of the Fiat 500 recalls Abarth models of the past, a fact that's likely to excite both collectors and driving enthusiasts alike.

We know this because Volvo literally pitted a bunch of journalists against one another in a chili cook - off while we were in Scottsdale, Arizona, to drive four of its models equipped with the new performance - enhancing Polestar Package.

Lexus» latest F performance model, the GS F super saloon, will make its European dynamic debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, driving up the hill climb course under the control of Toyota Gazoo Racing's Mike Conway.

The XKR's combination of a 503bhp supercharged 5 - litre V8 engine and a six - speed automatic gearbox is described by Brown as one of his «all - time favourites», and while the numerous versions of the XK — from the naturally aspirated base model to the wild XKR - S GT — offer the chance for Brown's customers to choose something different, he is keen that his vision for the car isn't too heavily altered: «I wanted a lazy drive and lots of torque and grunt — discretionary performance.

Like all the high performance versions of compact executive models you'll need to drive with a bit more care and attention to avoid kerbing those beautiful alloys or knocking chunks out of the front splitter on parking bay kerbs, but otherwise the practicality is largely on a par with regular Giulia models.

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc., America's all - wheel drive leader, has restyled its Impreza line for 2006 and in addition given the all - conquering 300 - horsepower WRX STI model several performance enhancements.

The new 718 Cayman models are equipped with enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM)-- an automatic control system for helping to maintain stability at the limits of dynamic driving performance.

At least one 2015 model of the high - performance car will be will be equipped with a new rear - wheel - drive eight - speed automatic transmission.

It draws on the latest developments in lightweight construction, aerodynamics, battery technology and electric drive systems to provide the performance to challenge the fastest of Audi's existing petrol, diesel and electric SUV models whilst delivering a claimed zero - emission range of up to 311 miles.

During The Small Period Factory Production Run Only A Total Of 6030 Cars Had Been Assigned To Happy New Clients Around The World, With Reports That Only A Mere Five Hundred Units Would Be Fitted With The Right Hand Drive Specification And If We Fast Forward To 2018, It Is Not Hardly Surprising That This Now Rare Model Has Entered Into The Modern Day Classic Status, Due To These Low Numbers And Of Course That These Remarkable Cars Still Pack An Almighty Punch On Performance.

Delivering more serious performance, the A250 is available with optional 4MATIC four - wheel drive and has 215bhp, while the Mercedes - AMG A45 hot hatchback can almost be thought of as a separate model (we've reviewed it separately).

Intended to be the high - performance version of the model range, all R models were fitted with the highest performance engines of the line up, and were available in both front - wheel and all - wheel drive with either an automatic or manual transmission.

The intelligent Q4 all - wheel - drive system — standard on all Stelvio models, including Quadrifoglio — delivers even more all - season traction and performance capability, thanks to the system's ability to transfer up to 60 percent of the engine's torque to the front axle

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To widen its appeal, BMW offered greater customisation of the driving experience through electronic chassis control systems such as Drive Performance control, which allows the throttle, steering, and stability control program to be altered; along with optional adaptive M Sport suspension - standard on 35is models - to make sure the car was less compromised during everyday driving.

A performance version of Mercedes» 4Matic all - wheel - drive system sends power to each corner, and a limited - slip differential (mechanical on regular GLC63 models, electronic on GLC63 S trim) helps make sure it gets delivered to the correct wheel.

Hybrid RLX models, however, add a nice helping of performance both in power output — an extra 67 horsepower — and more significantly Acura's Super Handling All - Wheel Drive (SH - AWD).

The new hybrid system operates more efficiently and more quietly and offers a higher level of driving performance than in the previous generation model.

Interesting features of this model are available all - wheel drive, Iconic design with a fresh spin, exceptional agility, top - level engine performance, surprising fuel efficiency, and open - roof options

The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models are equipped with enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM)-- an automatic control system for maintaining stability at the limits of dynamic driving performance.