Lane - keeping and traffic jam assist systems work together to steer the M550i without any input from the driver, and while this tech doesn't work on winding back roads, it's great
for long stretches of highway with extensive, sweeping turns.
While «60s muscle is ideal
for long stretches of highway routes, our favorites are the buzzy little European coupes that were purpose built for running races on old farm roads.
Not exact matches
At Coalinga, I head west on
Highway 198, which features a
long stretch of rising and descending switchbacks, with a handful
of long straights
for carbon - clearing blasts at exorbitant speeds.
There's also a Driver's Assistance Package that offers semi-automated driving
for speeds up to 130 mph that's super fun to use on
long stretches of less engaging
highway.
When
long stretches of highway become tight, serpentine passes, the GLC's all - wheel drive system and electronic differential intelligently apply power
for tremendous traction.
So, if you're not the type to plug in at home, at work and while out running errands, or if most
of your miles are logged on
long highway stretches, your fuel economy will likely hover in that 27 - mpg range, which, to my mind, is hardly worth the extra expense, complexity and weight
for the single - digit mpg boost over the non-hybrid Cooper S.
For example, lane departure mitigation is great on
long stretches of highway when fighting road fatigue; but it can be unnerving when it occasionally fights you on an intention decision to change lines.
When AWD isn't required (on
long stretches of highway,
for example), RAV4 can achieve better fuel economy thanks to the Rear Driveline Disconnect system.
Inside the cabin is comfortable, ready
for hard track days or
long stretches of highway.
Though this may be expected from a vehicle at this price point, the fact we're pointing it out as being a tad excessive by class standards means you should prepare
for a fairly noisy journey if you ever take the Honda Fit out on
longer journeys or out on open
stretches of road like
highways.
Long stretches of straight
highways designed
for high - powered cars gives way to rolling hills and twisting climbs where agility rules supreme, creating an immensely pleasurable driving experience.
Sometimes people vastly underestimate just how many different types
of distractions they'll need from the
long stretch of open
highway in front
of them, and the result can make
for an irritable and annoyed driver (or their passengers.)
Highway hypnosis, or white line fever, is a state
of mind that can occur when driving on the open road
for long stretches of time.