With its stunning looks, the 2015 Mercedes - Benz S550 Coupe sets a new bar for driving comfort, yet can also
handle twisty roads with confidence and power.
The Bottom Line With its stunning looks, the 2015 Mercedes - Benz S550 Coupe sets a new bar for driving comfort, yet can also
handle twisty roads with confidence and power.
It's a comfortable premium car that can
handle twisty roads with ease, but it is not as sharp as German rivals.
Regardless, the V - CT provides more than enough passing speed and the vehicle
handles twisty roads better than expected.
The Maxima
handles twisty roads quite well for a big sedan designed with daily drivability in mind.
Not exact matches
Nothing about the steering,
handling, or acceleration makes you want to find a
twisty mountain
road.
The Focus is one of the most enjoyable of these cars to drive on
twisty rural
roads, as the chassis clings to the pavement through the bends with a
handling balance that is decidedly European.
After all, the utilitarian segment is known better for its ability to
handle the demands of everyday life than the demands of a
twisty canyon
road.
> Ride and
handling - Ride has improved over the previous Mini, but it's still as nimble on a
twisty road.
Whether it be the straights of I - 495, or the
twisty farm B -
roads of the Hamptons, the Porsche 928 is a showcase of Zuffenhausen's ability to dial in ride and
handling composure.
True, it won't be confused with the A3 on a
twisty road or a track, but around town, I thought the power was ample, and the
handling better than expected.
The six - speed automatic generally
handled itself well even on
twisty, hilly
roads offering just occasional bumpy shifts.
Over some
twisty roads on the hilly country near Big Eddy National Park, the LaCrosse
handled itself with considerable poise.
Hyundai has created a comfortable car rather than a dynamic one, so with that point in mind, the IONIQ Plug - In
handles town and motorways better than a
twisty B -
road.
We then convoyed to the desert via winding paved
roads and, along the way, gathered data on how the trucks
handled in the
twisty environment.
With that said, if you take a
road you know well this compact crossover ought to
handle with remarkable ease, and in Sport mode can tackle the
twisties with tenacity.
The GS 350 delivers very neutral
handling and feels exceptionally well balanced when executing turns or hustling through the
twisty sections of your favourite back
road at speed.
Judges noted the solid feel of the truck and the fact that the coil - over-shock front suspension and electrically - assisted power rack - and - pinion steering helped it
handle very well on
twisty roads.
Magnetic Ride Control (with StabiliTrak and Brake Assist) Using magnetically charged particles suspended in a synthetic fluid, the Lucerne's shocks continually adjust to varying
road surfaces and driving conditions, this remarkable feature responds far faster than conventional valve - damping systems to provide the rare combination of exceptional
twisty -
road handling and silky smooth highway ride.
The Miata challenges the driver to find
twisty roads so it can reward him with precise
handling.
We then convoy to the desert via winding paved
roads and along the way gather data on how the vehicles
handle the
twisty environment.
Instead, the S90 majors on ride comfort and making motorway driving a relaxing experience, rather than offering razor - sharp
handling on
twisty roads.
Although I still felt its bulk, the Range Rover Sport let me push it hard on
twisty mountain
roads, and I only rarely came close to the limits of its traction and
handling.
Handling on
twisty mountain
roads was excellent.
The 2011 Dodge Avenger delivers agile, confident,
handling performance in all driving situations, whether it's a spirited adventure on
twisty roads or an emergency maneuver.
On Washington's
twisty two - lane
roads, we delighted in the Jetta TDI's
handling prowess.
And, it can easily
handle tight city streets or
twisty roads.
Well, the Mazda3 is a little better on a
twisty road, but to get that last nth of
handling ability, you give up the Civic's huge rear seat and trunk.
BMW engineering makes it
handle well on
twisty roads and ride comfortably on the highway.
However, also has a great chassis that
handles well on
twisty roads in the northumbrian countryside and is also capable of
handling motorways with ease.
The new package will improve the vehicle's
handling, suspension and grip, making it suitable for sporty driving on
twisty roads and ready for that weekend track fun some drivers like to enjoy.
On a
twisty road, I found either setting gave the X5 M spectacular
handling, almost living up to the track experience.
We then convoyed to the desert via winding paved
roads and along the way gathered data on how the vehicles
handled in the
twisty environment.
The nine - speed auto kicks down more regularly on
twistier roads and the extra weight can also be felt in the
handling.
The Mazda6 is widely applauded by auto reviewers for its crisp steering and agile
handling, which make it especially fun in corners and when threading through the curves of a
twisty road.
This has turned out to be the ultimate experience, great comfort on long trips you arrive refreshed, always looking for back
twisty roads for the
handling.
Handling and ride: Thanks to its sporty suspension, Mazda 3 feels lively on
twisty roads and solid on the highway.
Thanks to its low center of gravity, the Forester
handles well on
twisty mountain
roads.
It
handles crisply and is stable on
twisty roads.
I bought this vehicle as a replacement for a much beloved mini-van but found that I do not like what I call the wobblies (basically not great
handling on back
twisty roads which my area is loaded with).
Refined
Handling With a stick shift and a bit of
twisty road, the Fit is surprisingly entertaining to drive.
Those of you who like
twisty roads should consider the available F Sport suspension package; it significantly improves the
handling of this luxurious Lexus hatchback.
With incredible
handling, a high - rpm engine, and a precise six - speed manual transmission, the 2007 Honda S2000 gives you a lot of fun on
twisty mountain
roads.
The Good With incredible
handling, a high - rpm engine, and a precise six - speed manual transmission, the 2007 Honda S2000 gives you a lot of fun on
twisty mountain
roads.
Ultimately, both Focus ST bodystyles offer the same
handling characteristics that will have drivers searching out
twisty roads.
It feels fine on wider
roads, but on small,
twistier sections the size and weight work against the 740e when it comes to
handling.
Twisty canyon
roads are
handled with ease by the Dodge, though its vehicle dynamics are still overshadowed by the European and Japanese competition.
That stiffness let it
handle corners on
twisty mountain
roads well, without any wallowing around.
If you crave luxury but also want a modicum of sporty
handling to keep you entertained when the
roads turn
twisty on the way home from work, then the 2016 BMW 435i convertible is a strong choice.
With a weight of less than 3000 lbs, the Cayman sticks to the
road like thick German glue, tackling even the most aggressive of
twisty back
roads with the same impressive
handling and braking that also make it a fun track car.