Sentences with phrase «electromechanical steering»

With a new electromechanical steering system now standard across the lineup along with automatic stop / stop, brake - energy recuperation and ancillary components that only draw energy when required, the new A4 is claimed to be on average up to 11 percent more fuel efficient than its predecessor.

The Boxster shares much of its front - end structure with the 911, including the MacPherson - strut front suspension and the new electromechanical steering system.

Even the adoption of electromechanical steering assist has done little to diminish driving pleasure in this reinvented sports sedan.

There's also electromechanical steering with variable, speed - sensitive assistance.

The show car marks the first time that Audi has used electromechanical steering in a car with a longitudinal engine.

Correction: It was pointed out to us that the Jetta no longer features electromechanical steering as found in other MkV / MkVI chassis vehicles.

The standard speed - sensitive electromechanical steering is outstanding, providing lots of cornering and road feel, especially in Sport + and Race modes.

Now that the S5 uses electromechanical steering, it offers optional lane keeping assist and has the ability to actively nudge the car back into its lane if the driver drifts over the lane marker without a turn signal.

The downside is that the generally well - weighted electromechanical steering set - up lacks the feeling of connection to the road you get in the best drivers» vans.

And even accounting for the Macan's extra-burly power, its precisely tuned, finely weighted electromechanical steering and body control seemed its biggest physical edge over its Audi cousin.

The new electromechanical steering assist is pretty close to the feel of Audi's previous Servotronic system, but since both mechanisms offer precise response and accurate path control rather than unadulterated bionic feedback, it's hard to say which feels better without a back - to - back test.

The E550 also gets electromechanical steering.

As with the standard electromechanical steering, its characteristics are specially tailored for the RS 7 Sportback.

Guiding the variable - ratio, electromechanical steering through the turns, I found myself wishing for a tad more «road Braille,» but the system is vastly improved over the previous incarnation.

My tester was further enhanced with optional 19 - inch Cayman S wheels ($ 1,580) that — in concert with the PASM suspension, mid-engine layout, newly available torque vectoring ($ 1,320), and new, quicker electromechanical steering borrowed from the 911 Turbo — helped deliver a sporting - car experience you'd be hard - pressed to top anywhere.

The suspension continues to use a combination of MacPherson struts up front and a multilink rear setup, although the adoption of a greater number of aluminum components and a newly developed electromechanical steering system is claimed to provide the new car with sharper responses.

Other drive - related changes include a retuned chassis that enhances cornering performance, a 10 % more direct electromechanical steering system, the optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with a 10 mm lower ride height (20 mm lower in the S) and an Individual programme in the optional Sport Chrono pack.

It can climb 45 - degree slopes where there's enough grip, can ford 70 cm of water and will feel a whole lot more capable while doing it thanks to 55 per cent more torsional rigidity and new, more precise electromechanical steering — a first for the previously mod - con - shy G - Class.

Considering its near 3,600 - pound curb weight, the A5 feels nimble with a responsive electromechanical steering system.

A new independent front suspension and electromechanical steering make it a lot easier to control both on - and off - road.

Traffic Jam Assist has sensors and the functionality of adaptive cruise control with low speed follow, and lane keeping assist, extended by adding electromechanical steering.

While some of the Jetta's platform mates feature fancy electromechanical steering rather than the traditional, pump - driven variety, it was cut here for cost savings.

For the more focussed drivers, Audi drive select is also featured as standard alongside the marque's progressive steering — the former allows for the configuration of different drive modes while the latter is an adaptive electromechanical steering system.

At the interior everything looks familiar in terms of appearance, although Mercedes has added a color instrument cluster, and new safety features such as Collision Prevention Assist, Attention Assist, Crosswind Stabilization, Central COMAND controller and Electromechanical steering as standard.

The rear - wheel drive biased MRA platform will also be shared with other C - Class family members with the Coupe expected to feature a lower center of gravity and unique suspension and electromechanical steering settings.

A host of acronyms helps to that end — specifically Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic damper control, a Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system, and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and active roll stabilization — as does the new electromechanical steering system and 918 Spyder - influenced rear axle steering.

Comfort, Sport, and Sport + modes are available via a dashboard control, and also affect the AMG speed - sensitive electromechanical steering.

Also on, an enhanced Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and active roll stabilisation, as well as a new electromechanical steering system.

Variable, electromechanical steering is at or near the top of the class, delivering all the cornering info and road feel a driver could ask for.

The electromechanical steering is linear and accurate without any slop, and even offers a modest amount of feel.

Lower emissions are yielded by, among other tech, new electromechanical steering and an 8 - speed automatic gearbox.

The weight saved in the new A4's forged aluminum suspension and the electromechanical steering rack bring the chassis» weight reduction to a total of 35 pounds.

But high entry speeds are rewarded with surprising feedback from the electromechanical steering, making this sixteen - foot car feel taut and nimble on tight roads.

Finally, a new 4 - D Chassis Control system networks all of the car's previously independent electronic suspension systems — such as Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), torque vectoring, and new electromechanical steering — so they work together for maximum responsiveness and stability.

The electromechanical steering also saves weight, about seven pounds, though that's not why the M division decided to use it instead of the traditional hydraulic system.

The electromechanical steering is direct and communicative, and the system varies the ratio as you move the flat - bottom steering wheel off - center.

Another notable mechanical change for the 2013 S5 is electromechanical steering.

The tuning of the electromechanical steering system is what makes the Macan models so extraordinarily agile.

The electromechanical steering and bespoke chassis also communicate actions with tremendous clarity.

Electromechanical steering might be a sore point among sports car purists, but I suspect Porsche's system could silence even the most virulent complaints.

Standard features on the new Convertible include LED headlights and LED foglights, park distance control, MINI driving modes, automatic climate control, auto start / stop, brake energy recuperation and an electromechanical steering.

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Electromechanical steering, along with ventilated 365 mm front disc brakes, should make this hot Q3 quite a hoot to drive too.

Its electromechanical steering boost varies with speed, so that the e-tron Spyder only has to provide energy while steering, and not while driving straight ahead.

Overall the A3 S line corners confidently, but the electromechanical steering doesn't give the greatest amount of feedback in the corners.