Sentences with phrase «highway speeds around»

[And, by the way, in practice I find that the Prius highway mileage is just about as good as the city mileage if you keep your highway speeds around 60 or so.

Completed a 5000 mile trip in May and averaged 26.5 mpg using air 90 % of the time and highway speeds around 80mph.

Not exact matches

These features include a drop - down front wind spoiler and grille and wheel shutters that automatically engage at highway speeds to improve airflow around the vehicle.

David Bowie's «Heroes» comes on the radio, and as they fly through a tunnel on the highways around Pittsburgh, Sam climbs into the back of the pickup, stands up, and raises her arms, with the music and the wind and the speed all combining for that particular teenage euphoria at the endless possibilities of the world.

In any case, Jonathan is soon outshone by his burgundy convertible, which takes center stage when the film shifts into high gear — a warp - speed car chase around Dubai's sweeping highways.

The electric powertrain ran out around 25 miles into the journey, not unexpected at highway speeds, but the car will still run in electric mode with the engine providing battery power instead of actual propulsive force if need be.

Otherwise, the direct - injected 2.0 - liter Skyactiv four - cylinder felt peppy around town and had enough power for getting up to speed on the highway.

Noise levels, while acceptable around town, start to get a little too shouty at highway speeds, though it's easy to drown out the din with the optional 710 - watt Rockford - Fosgate sound system.

I gave up on this A / C system and suffered slow - moving, 45 minute commutes home in 95 + degree weather, with an outlet temperature of around 65 degrees, until I could finally hit highway speeds.

File this one under pleasant non-surprises: thanks to some calculations by the Highway Loss Data Institute, it has been proven that cars with active collision avoidance systems do actually avoid low - speed collisions by around 25 percent.

The variable - speed steering gives Titan XD good feel both around town and on the highway.

The trim around the outside of the windshield started coming loose when I drive at highway speeds.

The 2.0 T has enough low - end grunt to sprint around town — one of the reasons we have previously loved this engine in its GTI application — and plenty of power at highway speeds.

This car, with more power to accelerate at speed, is (marginally) better on the open highway than the «normal» Mini, but around town the torque steer is ridiculous — and since you're shifting, the wrestling with the wheel is invariably one - handed.

In the back, I was thrown around on a twist and then a turn while the driver got up to speed approaching a highway on - ramp.

When manufacturers determine the gearing of the transmission, they want the vehicle to be at peak efficiency around 60mph (since most highways have a speed limit of 55 or 65).

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Black S RWD 7 - Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 2.5 L H4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V ULEV II 350hp 26/20 Highway / City MPG Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards Reviews: * New turbocharged engines deliver impressive amounts of power and fuel efficiency; PDK automatic is still the best automatic transmission in the business; feels incredibly precise and nimble when going around turns; soft top opens in just 10 seconds.

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Silver S RWD 7 - Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 2.5 L H4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V ULEV II 350hp 26/20 Highway / City MPG Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards Reviews: * New turbocharged engines deliver impressive amounts of power and fuel efficiency; PDK automatic is still the best automatic transmission in the business; feels incredibly precise and nimble when going around turns; soft top opens in just 10 seconds.

The Specs Type of vehicle All - wheel - drive, mid-sized SUV Engine 230 - hp 2.5 L DOHC supercharged four - cylinder with electric motor Power 250 net hp; 243 lb - ft of torque Transmission Continuously variable Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P235 / 55R20 (optional) Price (base / as tested) $ 53,950 / $ 62,950 Destination charge $ 1,995 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 7.6 city, 6.9 highway Standard features Auto on / off bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, eight - way power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, cruise control, dual - zone automatic climate control, rear - zone climate control, 60 / 40 - split folding second - row bench seat, 50 / 50 - split folding third - row seat, power door locks, windows and mirrors, push - button start, speed - sensitive windshield wipers, Bose premium audio system with satellite radio and 13 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, rear - view monitor, hard - drive navigation system, Infiniti Connection telematics system, around - view monitor with moving object detection and front and rear sonar system Options Technology package ($ 3,500), includes backup collision intervention, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning; Deluxe Touring package ($ 3,200), includes 20 - inch aluminum wheels, Bose surround - sound audio system with 15 speakers, panoramic sunroof; Theatre package ($ 2,300), includes dual seven - inch colour monitors and two wireless headphones

Blue Pearl 2016 Subaru WRX Limited 4D Sedan 2.0 L DOHC Intercooled Turbocharged 6 - Speed Manual AWD 27/20 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2016 KBB.com Best Resale Value Awards * 2016 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Both the WRX and STI offer impressively quick acceleration; superb handling abilities and steering responses when going around turns; enhanced traction provided by standard all - wheel drive; many premium safety equipment options available.

Reviews: * Comfortable and composed ride on rough roads; interior genuinely luxurious and very quiet at highway speeds; surprisingly adept at going around turns; good fuel economy from a strong V6 engine.

of torque Transmission Single - speed reduction gear Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS and regenerative braking Tires P205 / 55R16 Price: base / as tested $ 31,798 / $ 38,548 (plus up to $ 8,500 in government incentives) Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 1.9 city, 2.3 highway (litres equivalent) Standard features Bluetooth, heated front and rear seats, rear - view monitor, smart key with push - button start, heated and power side mirrors, cruise control, steering wheel - mounted controls, heated leather steering wheel, AM / FM / CD audio system with iPod compatibility and USB input, 60/40 split - folding rear seat, portable trickle charger, 16 - inch steel wheels, power locks and windows, six airbags, and more Options Navigation, fog lights, 16 - inch aluminum wheels or 17 - inch aluminum wheels, around - view monitor, quick - charge port, leather seats, Homelink, premium audio, and more

Black 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4WD 9 - Speed 948TE Automatic 2.4 L I4 MultiAir 29/21 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Lots of character with a classic Jeep look; agile handling when going around turns; plenty of easy - to - use technology features; best - in - class off - road capability with Trailhawk model.

It will be fine for basic errands around the city or for lazy highway commutes, but we had to regularly mash the pedal to pass slower traffic or get up to speed on short freeway onramps.

Crystal Metallic 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4WD 9 - Speed 948TE Automatic 2.4 L I4 MultiAir 29/21 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Lots of character with a classic Jeep look; agile handling when going around turns; plenty of easy - to - use technology features; best - in - class off - road capability with Trailhawk model.

The extra gear, over the standard car's four - speed, makes a huge difference in highway driving and cruising around.

Driven at normal speeds and in an adult manner, the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4X4 is wonderful around town and on the highway.

The show car, which weighs around 1,600 kg (3527.40 lb) without the driver, launches from a standstill to highway speed (62.14 mph) in 4.6 seconds, and its forward acceleration does not quit until it is electronically limited at 250 km / h (155.34 mph).

Sticking with the Leather group nets you a relaxed suspension and a 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine, which generates 180 horsepower and 171 lb - ft of torque (matched with a six - speed automatic transmission), and fuel economy is listed as 21 - mpg around town and 30 - mpg on the highway.

This motor is linked to a six - speed automatic transmission, and fuel economy for the Limited are listed as 23 - mpg around town and 35 - mpg during highway cruising.

At low speeds, you do feel every bump that comes your way and it just knocks you around, but the ride is supremely better when you pick up speed and in a straight - line like say the highway or expressway it crosses that 3 - digit figure with sheer ease and you won't feel a thing.

For example, there's the adaptive power steering that is so light that it can be steered around a parking lot with just one finger, but firms up as you gain speed so it doesn't feel ponderous and twitchy on the highway.

Awards * 2017 10 Most Awarded Cars * 2017 10 Best SUVs Under $ 25,000 * 2017 10 Best All - Wheel - Drive Vehicles Under $ 25,000 * 2017 12 Best Family Cars * 2017 Best Buy Awards * 2017 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews * Rides smoothly over bumps quiet interior at highway speeds spacious seating front and rear attractive dashboard layout with many appealing features feels nimble around turns.

There's standard crosswind assist which helps keep the SUV from being blown around at highway speeds, a forward collision prevention system that can automatically brake and keyless entry as well as start.

2017 Ford Focus SE Black FWD 6 - Speed Automatic with Powershift 2.0 L 4 - Cylinder DGI Turbocharged DOHC 38/26 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2017 Brand Image Awards * 2017 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Rides comfortably for a small car, feels sporty and secure when going around turns, interior is quiet at highway speeds, lots of available upscale and high - tech oHighway / City MPG Awards: * 2017 Brand Image Awards * 2017 10 Most Awarded Brands Reviews: * Rides comfortably for a small car, feels sporty and secure when going around turns, interior is quiet at highway speeds, lots of available upscale and high - tech ohighway speeds, lots of available upscale and high - tech options.

Transmission: The four - speed automatic transmission was fine for highway cruising but hunted back and forth between gears at around - town speeds.

Good for towing up to 2,000 pounds, the 2.5 is perfectly happy tooting around town and while highway cruising, the six speed shifting well and without confusion when worked, especially so in «Sport» mode.

Playing with the various drive modes, I find Strada a bit too docile and best for highway cruising or pottering around at low speeds but what it does highlight is that the Urus is by far the most user - friendly, Lamborghini ever made.

granite crystal metallic clearcoat 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4D Sport Utility 2.4 L I4 MultiAir 9 - Speed 948TE Automatic 4WD 29/21 Highway / City MPG Reviews: * Lots of character with a classic Jeep look; agile handling when going around turns; plenty of easy - to - use technology features; best - in - class off - road capability with Trailhawk model.

With an electrically variable transmission (featuring the best characteristics of an automatic transmission and hybrid drive) and two different hybrid modes of operation, the drive system dramatically improves fuel economy around town and at highway speeds.

The steering has a reassuring weightiness to its effort level at highway speeds, and it feels precise when you're driving around turns.

There's plenty of poke both around town and at highway speeds.

Combined with a nine - speed automatic, that pushes the 450 AMG to highway speed in around five seconds.

The dome light even works!The heater works and is operated by a switch mounted to the bottom edge of the dash just below the ignition switch.It has an older radio that still works.Drivetrain: The engine is a very good running 350 with an Edelbrock aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold, electric choke 750cfm Edelbrock carburetor, a pair of new chrome valve covers and air cleaner, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds running through dual exhaust and has a great sound.The transmission is the original 4 speed manual that shifts good, the clutch feels good and doesn't slip and engages easily.The rear end is the factory 12 bolt and the front axle is a Dana 44 with 3.07 gears front and rear so it will cruise down the highway with ease.Suspension: There appears to be around a 3» lift block on the rear and around a 2 - 3» body lift.It has a full set of Rancho shocks front and rear, as well as Rancho steering stabilizer shocks on the front axle.The power steering feels nice and tight and steering feel is very nice.The power brakes work great and stop the truck well.

Reviews: * Rides smoothly over bumps; quiet interior at highway speeds; spacious seating front and rear; attractive dashboard layout with many appealing features; feels nimble around turns.

Even when accelerating mildly to keep pace at highway speeds the mpg gauge hangs around 40mpg.

Black 2017 Ford Fiesta Titanium FWD 6 - Speed Automatic 1.6 L I4 Ti - VCT 37/27 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2017 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands * 2017 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Sporty handling when going around turns; well - appointed interior with advanced technology options; peppy and fuel - efficient EcoBoost engine; ST model's zesty performance.

Because Powershift has six gear ratios, it means the engine can run at lower revs at freeway speeds; this could mean we may see around 40 mpg highway rating with the EPA 2008 test, a major achievement by any standard.

A state - of - the - art setup that brought Continental to a quick, in - control halt at both around - town and highway speeds.

31/21 Highway / City MPGAwards: * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick with optional front crash preventionReviews: * Comfortable and composed ride on rough roads; interior genuinely luxurious and very quiet at highway speeds; surprisingly adept at going around turns; good fuel economy from a strong V6 Highway / City MPGAwards: * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick with optional front crash preventionReviews: * Comfortable and composed ride on rough roads; interior genuinely luxurious and very quiet at highway speeds; surprisingly adept at going around turns; good fuel economy from a strong V6 highway speeds; surprisingly adept at going around turns; good fuel economy from a strong V6 engine.