We think the big sedan is actually nicer
handling than its coupe sibling, however.
Not exact matches
Based on the pattern set by its predecessor, the BMW 1 - Series M
coupe, the smaller M2 will likely exhibit both better agility and
handling prowess
than a standard M235i, as well as additional outright speed.
In this form, the Altima
coupe isn't a bad choice, with styling cool enough to drive on a date, decent steering and
handling, and Japanese reliability all for less
than $ 24,000.
Yet more electronic gizmos and the latest iteration of iDrive aside, the 435i drives more
than ever like the satisfying sports
coupe that it always has been, with pitch - perfect ride - and -
handling balance.
The v6 camaro starts at $ 28095, the v6 mustang is discontinued (has a very similar power to weight ratio as the 86), and the genesis
coupe, though it costs only slightly more
than the 86, is heavy, ugly, and
handles like crap.
Interestingly, I think the 550i
handles much more nimbly
than its
coupe counterpart.
True, the new car was far better
than the Chevy Cavalier it replaced, and a later front - wheel - drive Cobalt SS
coupe actually
handled better
than the Solstice, but in the end, to call the Cobalt «mediocre» in a review was to be kind.
More information about the 2011 Nissan Altima: Whether as a
coupe or sedan, the Altima feels quite sporty, with better steering and
handling than most other mid-size sedans.
While no one will find the C70 offers the precise
handling and exhilarating performance of some of its top competitors, it does a more -
than - creditable job of finding the right balance between ride and
handling for most luxury
coupe - convertible drivers.
If you're more about a posh ride
than razor - sharp
handling, the Mercedes - Benz C250
coupe might be your cup of tea.
Despite being much heavier
than the
coupe, the drop top still
handles and performs well.
Throughout the years, the vehicle has been used to test the merits of such systems as anti-lock brakes, double - wishbone suspension, variable valve timing and four - wheel steering before Honda passed the technology on to other members of the family.As such, Prelude was never meant to be a volume car, which is obvious when one considers that its history has been marked by bland styling, cramped cabin room, less
than sizzling performance and
handling more characteristic of a Cadillac Fleetwood
than a sports
coupe.
Perhaps more pointedly for those who won't settle for anything less
than an overtly
coupe - like body shape to their SUV, the BMW X6 has a substantial edge on performance and efficiency, has even more incisive
handling and costs roughly the same after you've added some extras that the GLE gets thrown in.
Believe it or not, this sedan (and handsome
coupe) actually steers and
handles better
than its Teutonic target.
Despite the car weighing slightly more
than the BMW 4 Series
coupe thanks to the extra two doors, it still
handles very well.
The HR - V is more compact and svelte
than the Honda CR - V, its bigger brother, with a sloping roofline, and
handles for the rear doors that sit seamlessly in the door pillars to give the HR - V some
coupe style.
The 2015 Honda Civic Si is a popular sport compact - which can be had in both
coupe and sedan form - that continues to offer an appealing mix of nimble
handling, a rev - happy drivetrain and a snappier look
than the standard Civic.
On the road, the
coupe's big 17 - inch tires and wheels help the
handling, and the ride is better
than you'd expect.
The question of whether or not Porsche's pricier boxer - in - the - boot sports
coupe actually
handles better
than its mid-engined kid brother goes back to 1996's original Boxster.
The slippery conditions pretty much mitigated the Jaguar's approximately 100 - horsepower advantage over the German
coupe, but even with a light foot and more
than a few extra pounds to carry around every bend, the big Jaguar was able to hang fairly close to the rear bumper of the car that is easily the gold standard for vehicle
handling.
I set off in a GranTurismo MC
coupe because
coupes always
handle better
than convertibles, and because the MC is sportier
than the Sport model.
The BMW 435i xDrive's all - wheel drive system is likewise tuned to deliver better
than average
handling in addition to outstanding grip in foul weather, and it is ideally suited to harness the 300 horsepower and 300 lb - ft of torque produced by the
coupe's 3.0 - liter turbocharged engine.
It is one of the best -
handling sports
coupes available for less
than $ 20,000.