Sentences with phrase «good ride characteristics»

Design goals for the Insight's chassis centered around achieving sporty and responsive handling, good ride characteristics and world - class safety, all while contributing to the overall goal of reaching the highest fuel efficiency possible.

Not exact matches

Even with the run - flats, the LC 500 displayed a nice balance of good ride and handling characteristics.

The entry - level Lincoln stacks up best against the Lexus, which boasts similarly cushy ride and handling characteristics that do nothing to feign sportiness.

In the Countryman's credit, the ride is also good - there's an underlying firmness (definitely a Mini characteristic) but it's also supple over all but the harshest of bumps.

If judged on its driving characteristics, the C70's smooth — if a bit anemic — five - cylinder engine; forgiving ride; and light, direct steering make it a good alternative to some of its pricier competitors.

(569 N • m) of torque • SRT performance: 0 - 60 mph in the low five - second range, 0 -100-0 in under 17 seconds, 60 - 0 mph in approximately 110 feet • Benchmark braking • World - class ride and handling characteristics across a dynamic range • Functional, performance - oriented exterior design and race - inspired interior appointments • Benchmark performance at the best price PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2008 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat INTERIOR • Available Side - curtain Air Bags • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV ™ • Available SRT - engineered KICKER ® premium surround sound system • New instrument panel cluster • New center console • SRT - exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front - and rear - door map pockets • Dark Slate Gray interior color • Agate - color accent stitching • Carbon - fiber - like pattern door handles and carbon - fiber - like leather - trim steering wheel POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS • New optional 20 - inch aluminum wheel PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Surf Blue Pearl Coat 2007 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: TorRed INTERIOR • Optional Rear Seat Video system, including KICKER ® Mobile Surround Sound PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Detonator Yellow exterior color • SRT Track Experience — Standard 2006 MODEL YEAR New high - performance version of the Dodge Charger with new 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine EXTERIOR • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red • New front fascia with integrated brake duct inlets • Insert in rear fascia • New rear spoiler • Body - color mirrors and door handles (carryover base car) • «SRT8» exterior badge (deck lid) • Mesh grille insert with «SRT» badge • Brake duct system in front belly pan • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips • New hood with scoop, bezel and underhood duct • New hood silencer pad INTERIOR • Colors: Dark Slate / Light Slate Gray • Sport front seats with matching trim on rear seats • Red accent stitching • Carbon fiber leather on steering wheel upper • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C) • Satin Silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C) • «SRT8» badge below right - hand air conditioning outlet duct • Satin Silver color for center stack bezel POWERTRAIN • 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine (425 horsepower / 420 lb. - ft.)

The curvaceous CX - 9 gets kudos for its ride and handling characteristics, which are especially good for an SUV with three rows of seats.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

Pros Well - designed and built cabin, loads of features for the price, excellent ride and handling characteristics

And in his quest to replace his Lincoln, it hasn't helped that David's brother drives a BMW X5, a luxury SUV he admires for its sophisticated ride and handling characteristics; however, being the «frugal accountant» that he is, David's only given himself a monthly new vehicle budget that works out to a $ 55,000 purchase price — tens of thousands less than well - equipped luxury SUVs like the Bimmer.

These attributes are ride and handling characteristics that perform well on both the street and the track, outstanding acceleration and braking performance and styling that matches the performance attributes of the vehicles.

Improved dynamic performance and increased ride comfort at all speeds, as well as optimized turn - in and stable load transfer characteristics.

The ride and handling characteristics of the 2018 Audi Q5 favour comfort over everything else and that should bode well for most buyers.

«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.

While it may be fairly handsome to look at, it's let down by a lacklustre range of engines - particularly the four - cylinder diesel - as well as an inconsistent ride and questionable handling characteristics.

New amplitude - reactive dampers front and rear help the lightweight front strut suspension and rear multi-link setup retain the Accord's comfortable ride and good handling characteristics.

I liked the smooth ride, comfortable seating, good handling characteristics and, as a bonus, the audio system is very nice.

The 2019 S60 will be built on the new platform developed by Volvo which reduces weight further and also provides better ride and handling characteristics.

The all - new GLC is a significant leap forward from its GLK predecessor — larger, more solid and robust, with better ride and handling characteristics.

The suspension has also been re-tuned for better ride and handling characteristics.

Thanks to its rigid frame, coil - over-shock front suspension and rack - and - pinion steering, and advanced construction techniques, the full - size 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup offers decidedly better ride and handling characteristics than Silverados past.

As standard, the system takes into account the engine characteristics, steering, S tronic transmission and quattro drive system as well as optional extras such as Audi magnetic ride, the exhaust flaps and dynamic steering.

Combined with this full - size SUV's good ride quality and commendable noise, vibration and harshness characteristics, you've got the recipe for one monster vacationwagon.

Not only is it the better car when it comes to handling characteristics, it also rides much better thanks to its larger wheels and tyres and of course, its superior chassis tune.

With the AMG RIDE CONTROL sport suspension, the customer can vary characteristics in three stages between maximum sporting performance and good long - distance comfort.

As with higher - end NP300 Navara models, it features a five - link rear suspension that contributes to better ride comfort and handling characteristics than the more conventional leaf spring configuration.

When combined with the enhanced powertrain systems, the 2500HD pickups boast greater towing and payload capacity as well as improved ride and handling characteristics.

The development engineers have defined the characteristics of the New Generation i30; precise, natural and connected steering; agile, responsive and predictable handling; a dynamic ride without compromising comfort with good body control.

The Mirai driving experience is very similar to driving a plug - in electric car — very quiet, good throttle response and very good ride and handling characteristics, thanks to the low center of gravity and attention to the suspension.

The suspension of the new Grand i10 has been tweaked a little and is coupled with good NVH characteristics, offering you a well damped and quiet ride.

The new 911 GT3 RS shows its close connection to motorsport also through the dynamic looks of the car borne out in particular by its low ride height, the new, extra-large carbon - fibre rear wing with its specifically designed wing supports made of aluminium, the characteristic dual tailpipes on the extra-light titanium sports exhaust, as well as special front and rear parts exclusive to this model.

The Good The 2017 BMW M760i mixes a powerful engine with extraordinarily comfortable ride characteristics, including a system that examines the road ahead and adjusts the suspension.

While this is sure to have lead to a stronger structure, better ride and handling characteristics are easily apparent.

These waves all have their own characteristics; Beachbreaks tend to be common, with consistent waves and nice sand bottoms, pointbreaks can offer perfectly shaped waves and the longest rides of any kind of wave, and reefbreaks are where advanced surfers go in search of the best barrels.

Although folding bicycles may be the best bikes for living in a city, their unique design characteristics make them great for many types of riding.

Characteristics of the top estates include good security, activities like golf and horse riding, facilities like shops and children playgrounds, well designed houses of high quality, the spacing of houses, views including scenery and wildlife, the appeal to wealthy buyers and the resale and price growth potential.