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It relishes a fast corner entry, braking right to the apex — the front tyres gripping as they are being forced into the tarmac as the nose dives.

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The wider track and tyres should also help improve front - end grip, something we found lacking from the standard i3's skinny 155 section boots.

Rather than calling in the rear axle to help only when the front tyres loose grip, like the Haldex system in the SEAT and Tiguan, the Forester has a centre differential that constantly distributes torque to both axles.

Body roll is pretty well contained and feels well matched with the grip afforded by the tyres, but the 320d does that nodding - dog trick that many diesels are afflicted with: the weight of the engine seems to gradually upset the damping until the front and rear ends seem to get out of phase with each other and the car feels a bit like an unbalanced dumb - bell.

The new front end has been developed to improve grip on the front axle while the larger rear tyres have the job of trying to rein in the engine's considerable power.

It'd be even better if the RS3 had any real steering feel, but while the rack is consistent in its responses, it can feel overly light at times and you tend to fall back upon trusting the front tyres will grip on turn - in, rather than being able to feel it.

The M2 doesn't feel particularly lacking in front - end grip, but it doesn't turn - in with the same agility and the front tyres don't hold on with quite as much tenacity.

Witnessed many a shunt on track days in front or behind... normally people going out like nutters not taking a bit time to get feel for car track first (I would for example not push very till second of 6 sessions no matter how many times driven castle come, tracks are live things need to feel & judge grip levels and your tyres on the day first).

Paired with some firm suspension the C43 feels very agile on turn in but the steering doesn't transmit any feedback through the wheel and the lack of body roll makes it incredibly difficult to judge the front tyre's grip level.

Patience is the key; brake early, use the suspension's pliancy and the control you have with the middle pedal to gently trail brake into a corner and the 305 front tyres find just much grip as the bigger rears.

Although messages from the front tyres are muted, grip is so good that you can easily rely on the front end to turn in without confirmation from the steering.

Ferrari has increased the front tyre size from 255 - section to 275 - section (it runs the new Pirelli P Zero Corsa) but then claims to have mitigated the increased «oversteer on the limit» that the extra front grip could create with the new «Virtual Short Wheelbase» four - wheel steering system.

It's the grip, stability and precision that really take your breath away — you can lean harder on the brakes and the front tyres than in the other two, while the cast - iron body control remains totally unfazed by anything you throw at it.

A fundamental lack of grip means you will see the car wheelspin all the way up into third in greasy conditions, while the skinny front tyres lack proper bite on turn - in.

The steering weights up nicely with speed but never feels very lively and the front tyres squeal when pushed hard rather than the chassis indulging in any firecracker tail - led antics.The GT goes from grip to slip progressively and didn't frustrate when we stumbled upon a gloriously sinuous and deserted road.

Usually this is a sign that the front end has found truly exceptional grip and is digging in hard, but on the wet surface the front tyres are more inclined to surf and skate, making the car's manners all the more puzzling.

Go into a corner a bit faster than you should've and yes, the front tyres will scrabble for grip while going straighter than you intended.

The 185/55 13» Avon ZZS tyres might well help make the front end so communicative and progressive, but they also give the rear axle a significant amount of grip.

As you learn to trust the front tyres, the decent levels of grip mean you can make rapid progress down a country road.

It's a glassy, remote kind of sensation, which on cold, wintry roads makes it easy to over-commit on the amount of steering lock required, and therefore overload the front tyres, which clearly don't have the outright grip of the Michelin Supersports used by the Peugeot 208 GTi.

Smart still runs a staggered tyre setup to mitigate its short wheelbase and rear - engined layout - the front tyres are 185 - section to the rears» 205 — but there's more front grip than in the old model and indeed more than most traditional city cars.

Pushing harder into a corner, the car would understeer first, then, as you approached the apex, the front tyres would grip again and the rear loosen quickly.

On tricky wet / dry roads you get plenty of information from the front tyres (here mounted on optional 18in rims) about available grip, so you can turn in with confidence and commitment, which is a sure sign the chassis is a good» un.

That means, proportionally, that the front axle has less mechanical grip than the rear — or, as the Porsche engineers were quick to point out, that the rear has more grip thanks to even wider tyres than before.

But you have to be really mindful of what's ahead as the skinny front tyres don't have much grip to help slow you down and they run wide with alarming ease if you've just stepped out of something with modern levels of grip.

You're also aware of the outside rear tyre edging up to the limit of grip at exactly the same rate as the outside front.

On - the - limit cornering is not something to be toyed with, but if you can summon the courage to push you'll discover that the front tyres relinquish grip first.

By mid-corner the rear tyres are gripping again and the fronts are pushing - on, away from your chosen line and bleeding away the bulk of the forward thrust through rampant wheelspin.

The VXR8 offers better - than - expected traction and lateral grip from its Continental tyres (255/35 R20 front and 275/35 R20 rear).

But although the front tyres do most of the work and the coupe's balance is unwaveringly neutral, the front seems never to run out of grip, despite not having a limited slip diff or leaning on electronic traction control.

It is fun though — you can actually hear the front tyres scrubbing into corners, and there's a good amount of grip to place the Twizy as the wind rushes around your head.

Despite using Michelin tyres grip was low from the front - end in only moderately quick corners.

There isn't enough rear bias dialled in to rotate the rear to help out, so you're stuck with tyre - torturing front - end wash until more grip becomes available.

The difference that weighty, newly communicative electric power steering system makes on your ability to gauge the grip level under the front tyres is a big one, too.

Race - spec adjustable suspension, competition engine and transmission mounts and new 19in x 9.5 in front and 19in x 11.5 in rear centre lock wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tyres, the Vantage AMR Pro promises inspirational handling precision and exceptional levels of grip and traction.

But once some heat was introduced into the tyres, the front - end grip improved greatly, providing it with added feel and the sort of neutral cornering characteristics that we've come to expect from this track - honed 911.

While some rivals use four - wheel drive to do this, Peugeot's set - up sticks with a front - wheel - drive transmission and uses the car's traction control and special all - weather tyres to deliver extra grip.

The A1 is also better balanced than its closest rivals the Mini, as its front tyres hold their grip for longer through bends.

The front tyres do provide plenty of grip and there's enough feedback to sense what the front axle is doing so you'll rarely have to make adjustments mid-corner.

Ford says the limited - edition XR6 Sprint (just 550 examples are to roll out of the company's Campbellfield plant) was engineered to be sportier than the regular XR6 Turbo in terms of ride quality with improved balance, sharper steering responses involving less understeer, increased grip and better stopping via a Brembo brake package — all helped along with asymmetric (245/35 R19 front and 265/35 R19 rear) Pirelli P Zero tyres.

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On its 15 - inch tyres the Polo Trendline still handled neutrally on a trailing throttle and front - end grip was commendable with power applied.

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rear with clothes hook, 60/40 split folding rear seat, Adjustable lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone automatic air conditioning, Electric front seats + driver memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation, Front sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront seats + driver memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation, Front sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront centre armrest + storage, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation, Front sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation, Front sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront interior light, Front isofix attachment + airbag deactivation, Front sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront isofix attachment + airbag deactivation, Front sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront sliding armrest, Front / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront / rear door armrests, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront headrests, Individual anthracite headlining, Isofix on 2nd row outer seats, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, M Sports seats, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M3, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, ESP, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Rear child proof door locks, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Remote central locking, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, Sport exhaust system, Rear air vents in pearl chrome surround, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair system)

Selecting Sport + mode sharpens the throttle, adds weight to the steering and stiffens the dampers, but the Mercedes» front tyres start to lose grip more easily than we'd like.

Brake pad wear indicator warning light, Cruise control, Door / boot open warning light, Electric Power steering with Servotronic, Enhanced bluetooth telephone functionality with USB audio interface + voice control, Lights on warning, Oil temperature gauge, On board computer, On board diagnostics, Outside temperature display, Service interval indicator, Stop / start button, Tyre puncture warning system, Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices, BMW professional radio / CD / MP3, DAB Digital radio, Adjustable intermittent wipers, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles, Body colour door mirrors, Boot lid spoiler, Chrome kidney grille with black vertical slats, Chrome - plated exhaust tailpipes, Day running lights, Door mirror integrated indicators, Door sill finishers, Dynamic brake lights, Electric front windows + one touch + anti-pinch, Electric heated, folding and auto dimming door mirrors with memory, Follow me home headlights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlight washers, Heated rear window with automatic switch off, Heated windscreen washer jets, High gloss shadow line, Rain sensor including auto headlights activation, Shark fin roof aerial, Windscreen with grey shadeband, 12V sockets in front centre console and passenger footwell, 2 cupholders in front centre console, 2 grab handles, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 4 boot load lashing points, Anthracite headlining, Driver + passenger electric lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone climate control, Electrically adjustable front seats - driver seat with memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront windows + one touch + anti-pinch, Electric heated, folding and auto dimming door mirrors with memory, Follow me home headlights, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlight washers, Heated rear window with automatic switch off, Heated windscreen washer jets, High gloss shadow line, Rain sensor including auto headlights activation, Shark fin roof aerial, Windscreen with grey shadeband, 12V sockets in front centre console and passenger footwell, 2 cupholders in front centre console, 2 grab handles, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 4 boot load lashing points, Anthracite headlining, Driver + passenger electric lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone climate control, Electrically adjustable front seats - driver seat with memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront centre console and passenger footwell, 2 cupholders in front centre console, 2 grab handles, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 4 boot load lashing points, Anthracite headlining, Driver + passenger electric lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone climate control, Electrically adjustable front seats - driver seat with memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront centre console, 2 grab handles, 3 spoke leather steering wheel, 4 boot load lashing points, Anthracite headlining, Driver + passenger electric lumbar support, Driver / passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers, Dual zone climate control, Electrically adjustable front seats - driver seat with memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront seats - driver seat with memory, Folding front centre armrest + storage, Front and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront centre armrest + storage, Front and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront and rear door armrests, Front door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront door storage bins with bottle holder, Front interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront interior light, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syfront headrests, Integrated rear head restraints, ISOFIX child seat preparation + airbag deactivation, Leather gear knob, Leather handbrake grip, Lockable / illuminated glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi-function controls for steering wheel, Rake / reach adjustable steering wheel, Rear storage compartment in multifunction centre console with sliding cover, Storage compartment in rear doors, Toolkit located in luggage compartment, Velour floormats, Extended lights package - M Series, Media pack - Professional - M4, 3 point seatbelts on all seats, ABS / EBD, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), CBC -(Cornering brake control), Crash sensor, Driver / Front Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront Passenger airbags, Dynamic brake control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic mode, Dynamic Traction Control - DTC, Front and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront and rear head airbags, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront passenger airbag deactivation, Front seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront seat side impact airbags, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair syFront seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill start assist, Seatbelt warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Automatic drive away locking facility, Central locking including fuel filler and boot, Electronic immobiliser, Thatcham cat 1 remote alarm, Adaptive M Sports suspension, Drive Performance Control, M differential lock, M mobility system (flat - tyre repair system)

The revised mechanicals also lend themselves to fantastic grip levels, with the front tyres particularly clingy through an assortment of twists and turns through the Cape winelands where we sampled the Corsa.

«Navarra» alloy wheels 205/55 R 16 tyres Day time running lights, Rear Fog lights Side turn signal lights integrated in exterior mirrors Dual exhaust pipes Leatherette seat upholstery Leather package for steering wheel, gear shift knob, hand brake grip Front center armrest with storage box Storage compartments on headliner Rear AC vents for comfort, Driver's seat height adjustments for better drivability, Lockable and illuminated glove compartment Multi-function display 12 way electrically adjustable driver seat RCD 510 touch screen music system with CD player Aux - in & 8 speakers Cruise control Park distance with acoustic warning and display of front infotainment Climatic air conditioner Front seat with height adjustment for better visibFront center armrest with storage box Storage compartments on headliner Rear AC vents for comfort, Driver's seat height adjustments for better drivability, Lockable and illuminated glove compartment Multi-function display 12 way electrically adjustable driver seat RCD 510 touch screen music system with CD player Aux - in & 8 speakers Cruise control Park distance with acoustic warning and display of front infotainment Climatic air conditioner Front seat with height adjustment for better visibfront infotainment Climatic air conditioner Front seat with height adjustment for better visibFront seat with height adjustment for better visibility

And while pushing too hard will eventually overcome the grip of the front tyres, easing off will have things back in shape safely.

Grip is plentiful from the front tyres, and the suspension is well set - up for a mixture of driving needs, which means the Mustang will prove comfortable to use around town and on fast roads - far more so than the aforementioned Elise.

This describes what happens when the rear tyres have a less firm grip on the road than those at the front when cornering, causing the rear of the car to sway out of line and potentially cause a spin.