Sentences with phrase «improvements over its predecessor»

Farley has posted six - figure fundraising numbers — a vast improvement over her predecessor, two - time statewide loser Wendy Long, who needed the state party's help two years ago to retire campaign debt left over from her 46 - point shellacking in 2012.

Maybe it was just as cheesy, maybe the effects weren't as stunning, but at least there was chemistry with the cast, a coherent plot, and the goofball jokes were an expected part of the package and well - executed - a huge improvement over its predecessor.

Critics Consensus: The franchise is showing its age, but Scream 4 is undeniably an improvement over its predecessor, with just enough meta humor and clever kills.

Critic Consensus: The franchise is showing its age, but Scream 4 is undeniably an improvement over its predecessor, with just enough meta humor and clever kills.

If you were a fan of the original and just want more of that, you'll feel right at home here, but if you were looking for major improvements over its predecessor, you may be left disappointed.

«Episode II: Attack of the Clones» A slight improvement over its predecessor, in the same way that a stubbed toe hurts less than a migraine.

Though a modest improvement over its predecessor, this is essentially two hours of Tom Hanks playing tour guide as the Vatican descends into chaos.

Buoyed by the absence of Megan Fox and the additions of Rosie Huntington - Whiteley, John Malkovich, and Frances McDormand, the third Transformers film is an improvement over its predecessor.

Back in September, Dave had the chance to try out Ni No Kuni II Revenant Kingdom, noting how the game is a definite improvement over its predecessor in pretty much every way.

As we've argued since 2010, Common Core standards are vast improvements over their predecessors in the great majority of states.

«Rio makes significant improvements over its predecessor in design, technology, and passenger comfort, resulting in an even better value proposition, while raising the bar in the small car segment.»

It's an improvement over its predecessor, the M135i, but it still lacks the body control at the rear axle to make it truly great.

Not only is the 2011 S60 a vast improvement over its predecessor, it's also now a true rival for cars like the Audi A4, Mercedes - Benz C - Class, and Acura TL, even if it lacks the keen edge of the BMW 3 - Series (what car doesn't?).

Boring sales stats aside, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid hosts a number of improvements over its predecessor.

It is, on paper at least, a drastic improvement over its predecessor.

The reviews are in, and the 2016 Honda Civic sedan is a big improvement over its predecessor.

But it's a big improvement over its predecessor and a bold move in the right direction.

The new interior's improvement over its predecessor can not be overstated.

While the 2019 model does have a few shortcomings and faces steep competition it is an improvement over the predecessor.

«This fourth - generation Rio makes significant improvements over its predecessor in design, technology and passenger comfort, and our latest Hispanic Motor Press Foundation award is a testament to Kia's unbeatable combination of quality, reliability and value,» said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, Kia Motors America.

In every on - and - off - road discipline, the newest Jeep is an improvement over its predecessor.

This version of PASM delivers a noticeably large improvement over its predecessor.

The Hyundai Elantra is a vast improvement over its predecessor.

In basic terms the new Passat represents a steady improvement over its predecessor.

Under development since summer 2015, when the FIA released the new regulations for the World Rally Car class, the 2017 Polo R WRC is previewed as a significant improvement over its predecessor.

The 2016 Ford Edge is a vast improvement over its predecessor..

Thanks to this upsizing, the 2014 CTS is now a true midsize sedan, an improvement over its predecessor, which was too big to feel as sporty as competitors» compact offerings but not nearly as roomy as traditional midsize entries.

The sixth - generation Maserati Quattroporte arrived in 2013 as a significant improvement over its predecessor, which was sold for around a decade with minor updates.

The flagship bike features a slew of improvements over its predecessor.

Whilst it's certainly a good car (on top of being an undeniably sizeable improvement over its predecessor), the Lincoln MKX doesn't quite have the sheen of the more expensive and overall less compromising vehicles in this segment.

An improvement over its predecessor in almost every area (minus the lack of a seven - seat option), the J11 Nissan Qashqai is a worthy successor, offering a roomier interior, better fuel efficiency (particularly with the diesel engines), and a smooth ride.

On the road, the ix35 Series II shows a marked improvement over its predecessor, in both handling and overall dynamics.

On top of being a considerable improvement over its predecessor, the Toyota RAV4 is also a very likeable compact SUV.

«This fourth - generation Rio makes significant improvements over its predecessor in design, technology and passenger comfort, resulting in an even better value proposition, while raising the bar in the small - car segment,» said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, KMA.

The new Range Rover Sport is a massive improvement over its predecessor.

While Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption information has yet to be confirmed, in the EU test cycle the new ActiveHybrid 7 yields efficiency gains of 14 percent over the new 740Li which itself sees an impressive improvement over its predecessor.

«This fourth - generation Rio makes significant improvements over its predecessor in design, technology and passenger comfort, resulting in an even better value proposition for our customers, while raising the bar in the small - car segment.»

Introduced in 2014, the third - generation 2015 Smart ForTwo arrived with massive improvements over its predecessor.

The third - gen car brought many improvements over its predecessor, being significantly lighter and incorporating more technology.

In profile, this is a good looking car and a large improvement over the predecessor.

«This fourth - generation Rio makes significant improvements over its predecessor in design, technology and passenger comfort, resulting in an even better value proposition, while raising the bar in the small - car segment.»

In the 320i, this new hi - tech engine offers an equally impressive improvement over its predecessor in all areas with power and torque increased by 20kW and 70Nm to 135kW / 270Nm; fuel consumption has been cut by 21 per cent to 6.0 l / 100 km and CO2 emissions reduced by 35g / km to 141 g / km; while shaving 2.2 seconds off the 0 - 100 km / h time of 7.6 seconds.

Visually, the Impreza is a major improvement over its predecessor but still doesn't have much presence.

But it's at the rear that the Q7 is a marked improvement over its predecessor.

In the same way that even the most hapless handyman could improve on a room previously decorated by the simple expedient of dropping a live hand grenade into an open tin of paint and retiring to a safe distance, you would justifiably expect this second - generation Mini Countryman to represent a considerable improvement over its predecessor.

The 2018 Ford Expedition is a wholesale improvement over its predecessor, offering fresh styling, an upscale interior, modern mechanicals, and thoroughly updated luxury and convenience features.

The best part is the high - speed stability, which is a huge improvement over the predecessor.

The iPad mini is still available to buy but you shouldn't confuse it with the new iPad mini 2 Retina which looks exactly the same but is more expensive and has some significant improvements over its predecessor.

The Kindle Fire HD is a tremendous improvement over its predecessor, and has a sharp, pleasing display.

This device might resemble some already released devices, but it is a significant improvement over its predecessors, at least as far as internals are concerned.