The Ridgeline uses a drive - by - wire throttle system that functions transparently and with convincing
feel in normal driving.
Not exact matches
This is sometimes
driven by an understandable need to
feel «
normal» and
in control.
The V6 makes its presence
felt on startup with a rich whoop of revs, but while it's quiet
in normal driving it finds a clear voice when you up the pace.
Even around town, the E250
feels surprisingly quick
in normal driving.
The STi gearbox is excellent
in operation and
feel in all
normal driving conditions.
It doesn't step out, not
in normal driving anyway, but you can
feel it take an attitude.
Then later you go back to default
normal mode and the throttle
feels really flat, so you end up
driving it the whole time
in your personal configuration and wondering why the car wasn't just sold like that and the bloody Sport mode blanked off.
Its 2 - litre VVT engine pulls cleanly from 2000rpm, with a torquey delivery that makes it
feel quicker than the 197
in normal driving.
It never
feels like the sharpest or most detailed of steering racks, though, and the lasting impression is that it's been tuned to filter out all road noise
in normal driving rather than to connect the driver to the front axle
in more committed
driving.
Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg
in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg
in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built
in USB port does not support android, at least not
in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even
driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you
drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and
Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually
feel like
driving a sports car.
Most of the A5 lineup gets Audi's Quattro all - wheel
drive system, which sends 60 percent of power to the rear wheels under
normal driving, to give these models more of a performance character and a more balanced
feel in tight corners.
Nav System, Moonroof, Aluminum Wheels, Turbo Charged Engine, Bluetooth, Running Boards, 4x4, TWIN PANEL MOONROOF, Hitch CLICK ME!KEY FEATURES INCLUDE4x4, Running Boards, Turbocharged, Bluetooth, Trailer Hitch Child Safety Locks, Electronic Stability Control, Bucket Seats, Electrochromic rearview mirror, Brake Assist.OPTION PACKAGESEQUIPMENT GROUP 802A LUXURY LED Box Lighting, Inflatable Rear Safety Belts, 360 Degree Camera, Remote Start System w / Remote Tailgate Release, Universal Garage Door Opener, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), cross-traffic alert and trailer tow monitoring (BLIS sensor
in taillamp), Power - Sliding Rear Window, privacy tint and defrost, Power - Adjustable Pedals, 8» Productivity Screen, Voice - Activated Touchscreen Navigation System, pinch - to - zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service is not available
in Alaska or Hawaii, SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by Sirius XM, WHEELS: 17» CAST ALUMINUM same spare (STD), TRANSMISSION: ELECTRONIC 10 - SPEED AUTOMATIC terrain management modes:
normal / baja / rock crawl / sport / mud - sand / wet - snow and tow - haul mode (STD), TWIN PANEL MOONROOF.EXPERTS RAVE «The brake pedal
feels reassuringly firm and easy to modulate
in everyday
driving, and the brakes
feel just as capable when the bed is loaded with cargo.»
JD Power reviewed the CT6 thusly: «
Normal, Sport, and Snow / Ice
driving modes adjust the car's response, but even
in Normal mode the CT6
feels too taut and stiff.
The new wheel
felt good
in my grip and features a thumbable
Drive Select button for quick toggle between
Normal and Sport operation.
Driving along at 20 mph and switching between the
normal and Eco modes is like day and night; you can really
feel the vehicle resist speed when going into Eco and then almost lurch forward as it rolls more freely and accelerates more readily
in normal mode.
Steering under
normal and spirited
driving has an excellent on - center
feel the thick - rimmed tiller has just the right weighty
feel under turn -
in and the car stays flat through hard sweepers.
In the top - spec 2.0 - litre petrol with auto gearbox and four - wheel drive, we'd set the drive mode to Sport — the combination of engine, DSG gearbox and 4motion four - wheel drive means acceleration can feel a little hesitant in normal mod
In the top - spec 2.0 - litre petrol with auto gearbox and four - wheel
drive, we'd set the
drive mode to Sport — the combination of engine, DSG gearbox and 4motion four - wheel
drive means acceleration can
feel a little hesitant
in normal mod
in normal mode.
With so much torque, it
feels perfectly acceptable
in normal driving and cruises
in a relaxed manner once up to speed.
In both
normal and Eco
drive modes, the display shows everything you would see on a typical car's analog instrument cluster, so that I didn't
feel Kia was exploiting this type of display fully.
With the instrument cluster showing a bluish cast, indicating I was
in normal drive mode, the Equus
felt like a luxury cruiser.
There's plenty of tire underneath the fenders of both cars, and
in normal driving the chassis never
feel overwhelmed, but when you dial up the aggression, both cars» luxury predispositions glare through.
It
feels quick, once you've set the
drive mode dial to Sport, since the transmission shifts a bit sluggishly
in the other choices of
Normal or Eco.
We
drove the vehicle for a while,
in normal city
driving and on the highway, the Outback
feels stable and secure.
The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug -
in Hybrid gives you
Normal, ECON and Sport modes to customize the
feel of your ride, and a new HV Mode that lets you utilize both the gas engine and the electric motor while
driving to recharge your battery — then, swap back to electric for fuel - free cruising.
It doesn't
feel at all like a front wheel
drive car
in normal or aggressive
driving on public roads.
It's also worth remembering that the four - wheel -
drive system makes the car
feel more stable
in normal conditions and limits the chances of an accident
in extreme weather.
The Camry has a reputation of having a bland appeal, but the Camry XSE is as good looking as most cars
in its class,
feels no different than its peers
in normal driving, yet it is more reliable, has a better resale value, and a better reputation for durability.
In contrast, the Mini I test
drove felt kinda hippity - hoppity on the highway, even at
normal speeds.
We did
feel that
in normal Drive mode, upshifts are set a little low, occurring at about 2,300 rpm.
It
feels very much like the standard car (no bad thing)
in normal driving, and only when you're fully committed does it reveal its true traits.
The MKT appeals to a variety of family shoppers, including some who are looking for more of a performance
feel, as well as others who are merely looking for a more luxurious minivan substitute, so with a Continuously Controlled Damping and
Drive Control systems introduced last year, drivers should be able to simply tune
in the attitude they want -
Normal, Comfort or Sport.
Steering
feel is good
in Normal mode, but more effort is required
in Sport mode — and there's little reward for it
in driving satisfaction.
In normal driving, the turbocharged 3.0 - liter V6
feels confident and authoritative, and sounds strong.
It
feels virtually the same
in normal driving.
In drive, the car pushes along decently under
normal circumstances, but
feels anemic when trying to pass.
In NORMAL mode, the Civic Si's EPS delivers a smooth, natural turning and handling response, which transforms to a noticeably more direct and linear
feel when the
driving mode is set to SPORT.
Normal dials
in a balanced, slightly tighter
feel for all three systems, perfect for everyday
driving.
The result is a well - balanced
feel to the car and even the all - wheel
drive system sends most of the power to the rear wheels
in normal conditions.
Much like the permanent all - wheel -
drive system, it can send most of the engine's torque to the rear wheels if necessary, but
in normal operating conditions, it gives the E-Pace a rear - wheel bias for more of a sports - car
feel.
In normal driving, you don't really
feel the 4Motion system, because the majority of the time power is sent to the front wheels.
Unlike the larger Outlander SEL, the Eclipse Cross SEL does not
feel underpowered
in normal driving.
Much of that time we spent
in Sport mode, but that's just where the CR - Z, manual or auto,
feels most appropriate for
normal driving.
While a rear -
drive - only car is available, the grippier AWD model has tech on board that means
in normal conditions it still behaves like a rear - wheel
drive car, boosting efficiency but also giving the F - Pace a typically Jaguar
feeling from behind the wheel.
The entire A5 lineup gets Audi's Quattro all - wheel
drive system, which sends 60 percent of power to the rear wheels under
normal driving, to give these models more of a performance character and a more balanced
feel in tight corners.
Leave the
drive mode
in normal and the Avalon settles into a much more natural and relaxed world that
feels at home.
In Normal and Sport modes the car just goes beautifully neutral as you unwind the heavy steering and squeeze the accelerator, already
feeling more directionally poised than the four - wheel -
drive hot hatch norm and without allowing the rear axle to run riot, or imposing on you for a significant steering correction.
Sport mode gives you passing power enough to
feel confident
in normal city
driving so you are not a punching bag.
The Electric Power Steering (EPS) switches
in conjunction with the transmission's
Normal mode for everyday
driving comfort, and Sport, which adds weight for improved
feel at higher speeds.
In normal driving the new CR - V never seems to get flustered and thanks to its sturdy structure it
feels more rigid.
The Prius isn't fun to
drive in the traditional manner (though trying to achieve the best fuel economy possible can be addictive), but it
feels and
drives like a
normal car, and performance is adequate if not stellar.