Sentences with phrase «from stoplights»

This seems like a bad deal on paper, yet we liked this 2.0 T engine's notably quicker, quieter response while accelerating away from stoplights in metro driving, and the engine made great use of the 2.0 T's six - speed automatic with its shift paddles on the steering wheel and a set up of shorter ratios in first through fourth gears for quicker acceleration.

In combination with the smooth, quick - shifting dual - clutch transmission, the smaller, torquier engine actually makes the Eco model feel peppier than the standard car, both when accelerating from a stoplight and while passing or merging at highway speeds.

This 2.0 - liter four - cylinder engine with its twin - scroll turbocharger has been revised for much improved response at low rpm, so the car surges away from a stoplight with more authority than before.

Niro's hybrid powertrain is notable for its smooth transitions, launching from stoplights from electric stop / start - mode to EV mode, then going full internal - combustion power when giving it full throttle.

Really, though, does it matter much to the average, sensible driver who doesn't want to race from stoplight to stoplight?

It sprinted from stoplight to stoplight and did so with bravado.

Those who want a better sense of acceleration from stoplights and on freeway on - and offramps will be happier with the standard 5 - speed manual transmission than the optional 4 - speed automatic.

It accelerates well from stoplights and out of low - speed corners.

The tires chirp despite the car having all - wheel drive as we blast away from a stoplight on Woodward Avenue.

If going from stoplight to stoplight the diesel delivers a 0 - 60 time of under seven seconds.

The naturally aspirated V8 pulls smooth from stoplight to redline, and really exemplifies the «no replacement for displacement» adage.

Pulling away quickly from stoplights, accelerating onto an interstate or passing slower vehicles is usually smooth and trauma - free.

Dozens of companies will need to work together to make sure you can travel from one point in a city to another (safely and securely), feeding data from the stoplights, handling the commerce between apps, and even communicating your location with a future car traffic control center.

And the Bentley's steamship force, with bowels - deep thrust to a mere 4,500 - rpm redline, elicits chuckles anywhere from a stoplight to its 190 - mph peak.

On the street, it can stomp just about anything from a stoplight.

I've noticed a weird behavior: under normal acceleration (e.g. from a stoplight) the transmission very quickly changes into 4th (at...

Your right foot will never stress, even if you want to peel out from stoplights like a crazed teenager.

The Quattro combined surer grip from its 18 - inch wheels (19s are available) with the lovable 2.0 - liter engine, which rockets the A3 from stoplight to 60 mph in about 5.8 seconds.

Standard all - wheel drive removes all the drama from a stoplight sprint and the overall refinement is right in line with that of the A7.

The 500e dashes from stoplights with such confidence that even hard - hearted internal - combustion devotees will find themselves recalibrating their perceptions after a test drive.

One wouldn't take a refrigerator to an autocross, or drag - race a washing machine from a stoplight.

This means that smooth getaways from a stoplight aren't easy to accomplish, much as with cars that have dual - clutch transmissions.

Even from a stoplight, this base Cayman will ditch not just an Audi TT but also a BMW 4 Series, V - 6 Mustang and a Camaro before delivering a final ass kicking on the curves.

Buyers seeking a rounded, jack - of - all - trades car that possesses a duality of character like the VW GTI won't be interested; the Cooper hardtop, particularly in JCW form, just wants to party from stoplight to stoplight.

Using the transmission's automatic mode, the fact of the 651 horses did not create a problem when I had to match the 10 mph of the traffic ahead, or set off from a stoplight while surrounded by buses and box trucks.

It doesn't matter if you're looking for a quick start from a stoplight or an extra boost for passing in heavy highway traffic, the Lincoln MKX delivers.

Based on your choice of settings, you could move slowly from the stoplight for optimum mileage or dart away when the light turns green to ensure that you lead the pack down the roadway.

No surprise there's more than enough power to blend in seamlessly with expressway traffic or slingshot away in a brisk manner from a stoplight.

Discovery moves away from stoplights fairly briskly, struggles a bit between 40 mph and 60 mph and settles in nicely at 65 mph for a smooth, quiet ride.

Compared to many SUVs, even much larger ones, the Terrain feels a mite lethargic pulling away from stoplights unless you plant your foot firmly on the skinny pedal.

The latter kicks in from just 1,250 revs — not far off idle — so the Cooper pulls away from stoplights cleanly and willingly with its six - speed manual gearbox.

The TT doesn't move away from stoplights very quickly.

If you race a Mazda CX - 3 from a stoplight you just might lose to a vehicle looking a lot like the Q3 and costing about 15 - grand less.

The Maxima can tear away from a stoplight fast enough to snap your head against the seat.

That torque might not fling the car forward from every stoplight (the engine feels a lot like a regular turbo - gas engine, at least to me) but there's plenty of oomph to get the car going.

But punch the right pedal from a stoplight, and — wait for it — there's some lag before the boost hits around 2200 rpm.

It's a flexible engine that's happy to cruise at 75 mph yet content staying in town, gliding from stoplight to stoplight.

The quiet, smooth - running V - 8, which makes a stump - pulling 300 - pound - feet of torque, launches the vehicle from a stoplight or up the ramp to the interstate with vigor.

If want economy, you probably want the diesel which feels fast pulling away from stoplights just not all the way to 60 mph.

The power plant is lively and spirited; you can zip from a stoplight or slip neatly into a passing lane.

If you're not paying attention and you stomp on the gas from the stoplight, the steering wheel will snap a little when the boost builds.

In 1995, around 50 drunken Santas took on San Francisco purloining holiday decorations, mooning tourists from cable cars, invading parades, and hanging one unfortunate Santas from a stoplight post.

Aside from stoplights, obeying speed limits is a must in order not to be classified as a reckless and aggressive driver.

If you want a sinister - sounding V8 that's capable of laughter - inducing launches from every stoplight, you'll likely gravitate toward the Mercedes.

Shoppers looking to stay in the Toyota family for their compact crossover purchase will be charmed by its offbeat design and practicality as long as they don't expect to get away from stoplights in a hurry.

The howling, growling exhaust lets others know that they most likely wouldn't stand a chance in a race from a stoplight.