Sentences with phrase «higher ride height»

Active trim gets an 18 mm higher ride height and is available in three trim levels.

It's got higher ride height, all - weather floor mats, lower body guards and a ton of other special features.

Active models have an 18 mm higher ride height, but while it is noticeable, it's only a subtle difference.

Mortality reductions also were substantial when the striking vehicles were pickups or SUVs, suggesting that head - protecting side airbags are addressing some of the problems of incompatibility when passenger cars are struck in the side by vehicles with higher ride heights.

Though the QX30 has extra body cladding and a slightly higher ride height so that it can be marketed as a crossover, it's otherwise nearly identical to the Q30 hatchback mechanically.

The built - in step in the tailgate may look like a gimmick, but it is functional — and it makes a lot of sense with the significantly higher ride height of a heavy - duty pickup.

The car uses an air suspension, marking the first time that Jeep has taken a vehicle with air suspension to Moab, and it has been reprogrammed for a 1 - inch higher ride height.

A significantly higher ride height is obvious in these photos of the test mule, though we're a bit confused as to why it has a large rear spoiler planted on the trunklid.

The thing is, both models are nearly identical with the QX30 sporting extra body cladding and a slightly higher ride height so it could be marketed as a crossover.

The Subaru's higher ride height made easy work of the road as the suspension loaded up predictably every time.

Further crossovers with Mustang design cues and front - drive chassis are a strong possibility because they combine «the best attributes of cars and utilities, such as high ride height, space and versatility».

The Sprinter 4 × 4 outwardly doesn't look much different than a standard Sprinter, other than a noticeably higher ride height, four inches in front and three inches in the back.

The X6's high ride height combines with a low roofline to make getting in and out a contortionist's act, even for front occupants.

The model pictured here is the Trailhawk version, which means higher ride height, bright colours and some very black wheels.

The Pilot's slim windshield pillars and high ride height provide the driver and front passenger a commanding view of the road, even more so than in key competitors.

As a person who dislikes the annoyingly high ride height and awkward proportions of some crossovers, I'm quite excited to put the Pacifica through its paces over the next year.

The CR - V's slightly higher ride height allows it to retain the Civic's flat floor, even in all - wheel - drive trim.

The overall appearance of the new 2015 Mercedes - Benz 4X4 Sprinter Coming Soon near Chicago will remain the same except for a small 4 × 4 badge on the rear door and a slightly higher ride height hoisting up the front - end end about 4 inches and the rear end up about 3 inches.

Trailhawk is Jeep - speak for «most off - road capable» trim level, and in the Renegade it includes the Active Drive Low system and Rock mode plus 0.8 - inch higher ride height; skid plates with red front and rear tow hooks; unique fascias providing approach, breakover, and departure angles of 30.5, 25.7 and 34.3 degrees; 17 - inch all - terrain tires; up to 8.1 inches of wheel articulation; hill - descent control; and up to 19 inches of water fording.

The forthcoming CX430, which will take its styling cues from the Mustang — if not its powertrain configuration — could be seen as Ford's attempt to bridge the «white space» between cars and crossovers, combining «the best attributes of cars and utilities, such as high ride height, space and versatility,» as the company said last month.

Instead, what we will get is a redesigned version of the Audi Allroad, which is essentially an A4 Avant with a slightly higher ride height and some extra body cladding.

Nose to nose under spring skies a few things jump out, chiefly the Scirocco's higher ride height and the Golf's more overt sportiness.

There are only mild changes for the Raptor, including new suspension springs with a higher ride height, a unique racing tuning for the Fox Racing shock absorbers, a roll cage, and safety gear like LED light bars, a racing fuel cell, and GPS data loggers.

Front - wheel drive is the only option for the 2018 Accord, says American Honda's regulatory, legal, and technology communications manager Chris Martin, because customers who want all - wheel drive also tend to want the higher ride height and ground clearance of a crossover — and Honda makes plenty of those already.

The QX30 AWD adopts the global QX30's higher ride height and extra body cladding, and comes with all - wheel drive.

As a result, there will be three versions of the 2017 Infiniti QX30 in the U.S.: Two front - wheel - drive models, matching the Q30 sold overseas; plus one all - wheel - drive version with a higher ride height that aligns with the global QX30.

The red - accented wheels are also different than the Impreza concepts, and the XV looks to have a higher ride height and a skid plate under the front grille.

They can carry more equipment, and they are often easier to enter and exit due to their higher ride height.

C - HR Chief Engineer Hiro Koba says despite the concept's high ride height he focused on creating an urban driver with steering as precise as that of the cars he races on weekends.

In return they'll get a sportier take on the ever - luxurious Mercedes - Benz style, while delivering the higher ride height and purposeful look that are so in vogue.

Despite its higher ride height and off - road Nitto Terra Grappler tires, there's nothing unpleasant about driving this 4Runner on pavement.

This is exacerbated by the Stelvio's high ride height and slight roll, because although the body stays flat as you turn in, it gently tips to the side at the apex of a corner and takes a little time to fully right itself.

«The high ride height of the trailer combined with its positioning across the road and the extremely rare circumstances of the impact caused the Model S to pass under the trailer, with the bottom of the trailer impacting the windshield of the Model S. Had the Model S impacted the front or rear of the trailer, even at high speed, its advanced crash safety system would likely have prevented serious injury as it has in numerous other similar incidents.»

But we had a chance to do just that, in a GLK250 equipped with a special package consisting of hill descent control, an off - road mode for the throttle mapping and shift points, a slightly higher ride height, and underbody skid plates.

It was the only vehicle to offer the higher ride height of an SUV, but with a much smaller footprint.

It was the only vehicle to offer the higher ride height of an SUV, but with a much smaller... Read more

(Blame the poor aerodynamics of the model's upright, off - roadish fascia and higher ride height, plus the parasitic losses and 99 - pound heft of the all - wheel - drive system.)

All - wheel - drive models get a unique front fascia with more clearance for better approach angles, as well as a 0.4 - inch - higher ride height.

But, compromises must be made when you're creating a practical family car with boot space, all - wheel drive, and a high ride height.

Vehicles with four - wheel drive have a higher ride height, which increases approach, departure and breakover angles (20 ° / 28 ° / 19 ° respectively, versus 14 ° / 22 ° / 14 ° in conventional rear - wheel - drive models).

It can tame some of the toughest terrain around, but it's also a bit trickier to drive around town due to its wide body and higher ride height.

Handling behavior is what you expect for a vehicle with such a high ride height feeling a little tipsy around corners, but for the most part the suspension gives way to an acceptable amount of lean and delivers a decently damped ride.

The Premium Edition comes with 18 - inch alloy wheels, LED fog lamps, heated mirrors and a slightly higher ride height, while the Sport Edition is a little lower than the base model, with 19 - inch wheels, a different front bumper and a gloss - black grille.

It's not exactly the most adept handler though; with that high ride height; and there is noticeable body roll and a slight bit of floppiness in direction changes — but the Splash remains stuck on track like cling wrap to itself in a way that inspires confidence in such a small vehicle.

Want something just as luxurious but with a higher ride height?

Essentially, it is — albeit with a higher ride height, larger wheels and what appears to be a slightly widened track.

The desire for a slightly higher ride height to aid ingress; available all - wheel drive; a flexible cargo area; and slightly rugged styling caused utility vehicles to outsell cars by a nearly 20 - percent margin in 2016.

Unlike many of its rivals, the Suzuki Vitara rides on a platform built for crossover purposes — not a compact hatchback jacked up a few inches to give it the high ride height of a crossover.

In no surprise, the rear solid axle - equipped Lexus proved flexier on our simulated RTI test, scoring a 435, while the adjustable air suspension - equipped Grand managed a 302 in the standard ride height configuration, and a 265 in the highest ride height setting.