Sentences with phrase «hefty curb weights»

When it comes to fuel economy, nobody is a winner, thanks to hefty curb weights and larger engines.

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On the road, the V - 6 Camaro is surprisingly nimble and light on its feet, especially given its rather hefty curb weight.

A hefty curb weight and a slightly cramped third row are the only real downsides; the Hybrid's 3.3 - liter V - 6 and standard all - wheel - drive system won't win any awards for involvement, but they're more than up to the task at hand.

The hefty curb weight and generic Italian looks aren't a plus, but the 90 - degree, eight - valve V - twin is torquey and linear, and the stiff trellis frame and 43 - millimeter inverted front fork make reasonable work of corners.

It's a smooth setup that Toyota has perfected over the years, and fuel economy remains right around 30 mpg, which is impressive considering the hybrid model's hefty curb weight of 4,600 - 4,700 pounds — about 350 pounds more than the RX 350.

That's the true power of wealth, especially considering the car's hefty curb weight of 5451 pounds.

The V -8-powered S4's hefty curb weight, cushy suspension, nose - heavy disposition, and numb steering handicap it so much that the darty, apex - hungry Evolution simply seems to have come from another world.

- traction and stability systems fairly eager to cut in - nine speed auto can't deliver truly fast swift shifts - hefty curb weight - Lack of stiffness - smell of hot brakes - Shimmying over rough surfaces.

The top end GLC 63 S version boasts quick, direct and well weighted steering, but it's still not as precise as the Porsche Macan, and it isn't aided by the GLC Coupe's rather hefty curb weight.

Wes called it on the snow capabilities of the GT Speed, too: Thanks to its hefty curb weight and AWD system, this big luxury coupe is completely at home in winter weather, the only potential limitation being ground clearance.

A combination of that comfort - oriented outlook and the car's hefty curb weight (at 3,737 lbs, even the lightest RC variant is almost 300 lbs heavier than a like - for - like BMW 4 Series) means this Lexus doesn't like being hustled aggressively or driven hard at speed — chuck the Lexus into the bends, and you'll quickly discover the RC struggles with hiding its sheer bulk.

As such, the 2016 Chevy Malibu aims to bring refinement to the Malibu nameplate while addressing specific issues widely recognized as the weak points of its predecessor, namely the small amount of rear - seat legroom and (rather - unnecessarily) hefty curb weight.

The 2016 Chrysler 300C V8 is another fullsize sedan that manages to perform far past what its hefty curb weight would suggest thanks to the engineering of its muscular drivetrain.

The downside to this power and the Sequoia's hefty curb weight is fuel economy.

Chalk it up to either this author's addiction to horsepower or the Trailhawk's hefty curb weight, but the base 3.6 - liter V6 — while capable of doing the job — feels a bit strained at times out on the road.

A 12 - cylinder engine displacing 6.0 - liters produces a healthy 626 horsepower and 695 lb - ft of torque, and combined with all - wheel drive and an eight - speed automatic transmission the Continental GT Speed is able to shrug off its hefty curb weight and rocket down the road like a low - flying British land missile.

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Customers can further reduce the car's hefty 5,027 - pound curb weight by opting for the optional titanium exhaust system and the car comes with a new carbon - fiber splitter, diffuser, side sills, engine cover, and hood.

But base curb weight for a standard - wheelbase four - wheel drive model like our test vehicle is still a hefty 5,855 pounds.

The battery pack and electric motor bump the Countryman's curb weight up to a hefty 3,900 pounds, which you can really feel when cornering and braking.

The vehicle's curb weight will still be quite hefty, though, tipping the scales at 3,266 kilograms (7,200 lbs).

Total curb weight on the new car is a hefty 4,411 pounds.

The changes to the driveline bring an additional 254 lb in curb weight over the old Panamera Hybrid, bumping it up to a hefty 4,619 lb — 717 lb more than the entry - level Panamera and 55 lb more than the new top - of - the - line Panamera Turbo Executive, which gains 5.9 inches to its wheelbase over other Panamera models at 120.9 inches.