Sentences with phrase «everyday driving performance»

«We focused on improving everyday driving performance,» says Stan Ludlow, chief engineer for the 2017 Colorado.»

This new combination focuses on refining everyday driving performance, including accelerating from a stop, passing on the highway and cruising at a constant speed.

As such, for the new V - 6 and eight - speed combination we focused on improving everyday driving performance.

As BBR managing director Neil McKay claims, «For the 1.5 - litre SKYACTIV - G engine, the main development effort focussed on turbo matching to suit our desired twin goals of transforming the everyday driving performance, whilst maintaining the rev - free nature of the smaller power unit.»

Not exact matches

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.

At the launch, the head of the M divison said, «We develop the BMW M Performance Automobiles for customers who are seeking very sporty driving characteristics yet do not wish to sacrifice any of their BMW's everyday practicality.

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.

Ride and handling > In everyday driving the i8 is comfortable given its performance potential.

In terms of drivability, there wasn't a lot to choose from in terms of performance largely because none of these cars can or will approach their driving limits on the everyday roads.

All of these things make the Ford Fiesta ST a hoot to drive, but we're curious to see if its everyday hatchback credentials can live up to its performance potential.

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.

Modest V - 8 Power In everyday driving, the performance difference between the Durango's standard 3.6 - liter V - 6 and available 5.7 - liter V - 8 isn't that significant.

More than a couple of staff members complimented the RS4's combination of a superb powerplant, brilliant dynamics, Quattro all - wheel drive, an impressive interior, and everyday livability while declaring that no other vehicle is as sure - footed or comes close to matching the RS4 as a high - performance, all - around, all - weather four - seater.

Urus is a versatile car perfectly suited for everyday driving, but it also provides the distinct engine sound, all of the thrill and the high performance of a real Lamborghini.

Three letters that have since been uniting racetrack performance with incredible sportiness in everyday driving on the road.

GT - R's Advanced Vehicle Dynamic Control works to enhance stability and help correct oversteer and understeer by adjusting power distribution based on your driving mode: Normal Mode for everyday driving, Save Mode for long - distance and slick roads, and R - Mode for maximum performance.

The result: greater manoeuvrability and driving safety in everyday use — and a significant increase in maximum driving performance.

The active air intake flaps in the front air intakes act to reduce fuel consumption during everyday trips and to achieve superlative performance on sporty drives.

We recently drove a BMW M240i kitted out with some M Performance bits and were impressed with how well it blended performance and everydPerformance bits and were impressed with how well it blended performance and everydperformance and everyday comfort.

It also features Nissan's I - CON system (Integrated Control), which offers three different throttle / transmission / steering response settings — Normal for everyday driving, Sport for what Nissan calls an «intense performance feel» and Eco for maximum efficiency.

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.

There are also other suggestions that the GS 450h will push the boundaries of hybrid performance: rear - wheel drive, active variable suspension, and four - wheel ventilated brakes are not the kind of thing that you find on an everyday sedan.

Nissan's modifications were done with an eye on improving performance during track day sessions and, conversely, giving a boost to driving refinement during everyday use.

The R Coupé is also available with optional Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes (see boxout **) which offer consistent performance and excellent fade resistance even during extreme performance driving conditions, while retaining the precise pedal feel of the standard system and extending disc life in everyday driving use.

A staple among the auto industry, the Nissan Maxima gives your everyday drive an element of performance and luxury thanks to its sporty design.

As a result S - AWC elevates drive power, cornering performance as well as vehicle stability under all driving situations, from everyday motoring to emergency evasion maneuvers.

It represents the definitive driving package; providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling and everyday useable driving experience.

The new Audi RS Q3 combines outstanding everyday practicality with dynamic driving performance.

Performance is fantastic and the driving experience is as pure and exhilarating as you'd hope, yet it's still a good everyday proposition.

The turbocharged engine is well behaved in everyday driving, giving only occasional hints of its massive performance potential.

It can be built to perform easy shift changes for everyday driving as well as for supporting performance cars with 450 foot - pounds of torque.

With five distinct engines from which to choose and a variety of features that add to the thrill of everyday driving, the 2017 Mercedes - Benz C - Class performance is worth your attention.

«The Chrysler 300C SRT8 offers the ultimate in American sedan performance, with ride and handling characteristics suitable for everyday traffic as well as spirited driving,» said Kipp Owen, Director — Street and Racing Technology (SRT), Chrysler Group.

Of course, Mazda states the intent of this system is not to improve vehicle performance on the race track, but to instead refine and improve the everyday driving experience.

Along with efficient charging systems and intelligent mobile online services, we are applying advanced hybrid technology in such a way that it satisfies 2 further elemental concerns in addition to reducing fuel consumption: high suitability for everyday driving, and efficient performance.

If you're willing to take the plunge, the Tesla Model S is a unique executive - it has zero - emissions electric drive, supercar - rivalling straight - line performance, acres of space and super-low everyday running costs.

The Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 features race - inspired seats, designed to provide increased support for everyday driving, as well as spirited on - track driving performance.

It's not everyday that we get to drive such high performance cars on the Yas Marina circuit, so it was experience worth the travel.

Grades from 10 different categories are integrated into the overall score including design, comfort, dynamic performance and suitability for everyday driving.

In 2004, the 2.7 liter engine was modified for the LX series to produce more low - speed torque at launch and during mid-range operation for strong performance in everyday driving.

This versatile vehicle offers impressive utility for everyday driving, as well as turbocharged performance for an extra element of excitement.

An RS - R coil - over suspension improves ride quality, performance and comfort while reducing excessive vibrations from everyday driving, and it minimizes noises from suspension movements.

The EVOlution GT exhaust for the Nissan Juke (FWD) enhances performance, while maintaining excellent sound levels for everyday driving.

«System net horsepower for the new Prius using this methodology is 121, however, we have been able to maintain the same everyday driving power performance as the current gen vehicle.»

A balanced and accommodating «just right» blend of performance and efficiency — bridging the desire for comfort and handling with everyday driving.

'' Our goal is to create usable performance in everyday driving situations for Volvo owners who want an enhanced driving experience,» said Henrik Fries, Vice President, Research and Development at Polestar.

The close - ratio, 6 - speed manual transmission provided dynamic performance of a professional racer level, while at the same time delivering a comfortable driving feel on everyday roads.

Those looking for a spacious and comfortable vehicle that offers and exciting performance for everyday driving are encouraged to check out the ever - impressive Porsche Cayenne.

So if you're trying to decide between an FR - S and a tC and all you want is performance, I would say go with the FR - S but if you want something you can drive in comfortably everyday plus still get some sporty driving, I would stick with the tC.

The Sport Turismo unites the next generation hybrid drive with new ideas for an evolutionary, sporty body concept; it combines Porsche performance with comprehensive everyday practicality.