In daily driving most buyers would never miss the V - 8 — plus it gets better fuel mileage and costs less.
But truth be told, in normal situations, many drivers of high - performance cars do not push them to near their
limits in daily driving.
I'm sure real - world mileage there is a difference with the 5.3 L & 6.2 L
V8 in daily driving.
More power is always nice, and is even better when it's
usable in daily driving and not gotten at the expense of low - speed response.
While the industry standard uniball does a great job of allowing the control arms of a vehicle to articulate with little bind, they do have an inherent weakness that leaves more to be desired when
used in a daily driven application - exposure to the elements.
«I've never encountered a car that can be so
docile in daily driving, so calm during long cruises, and so raw at full throttle,» observed Web producer Evan McCausland.
The Veloster also has confident handling that's just as happy
in daily driving as it is in eager thrill - seeking on the weekends.
The Cupra 280 - engined car is least economical of all, but still respectably frugal given the potential performance: you might not match the official economy figure of 39.8
mpg in daily driving, but a figure in the 30s should be achievable.
The new BMW M5 is a high - performance sports car whose exceptional dynamic potential is geared squarely towards the demands of track use while — at the same time - sets a new benchmark
in daily driving with its touring comfort and innovative equipment features.
The Focus RS and ST get confining sport seats that work perfectly in hard - charging maneuvers, but their extremely snug fit and lack of adjustments (relative to the base seats) mean they're not as
comfortable in daily driving.
The camera mirror is a little funky to use
in daily driving given that it requires refocusing your eyes on the screen every time you use it, but if you have a big load of cargo or a car full of kids, it allows you to see very clearly what's behind you without having to try and look around passengers or stuff.
The 2016 Kia Optima's revised chassis setup is much more
composed in daily driving than its predecessor, but, like the powertrain, it doesn't encourage you to drive with any sort of gusto.
Inside, there is more than enough comfort for long stints behind the wheel; and the Stinger reacts calm and
serene in daily driving, only betraying its performance potential when you ask for it.
The IS300's has good weighting and nice
progressivity in daily driving, but as you approach the cornering limits, the lack of steering feel becomes an issue.
Having
comfort in your daily drive is everything, and if you're ready to experience an upscale interior, the Charger offers plenty of cabin space for passengers and high - grade fabrics such as the Nappa leather trim which boasts plush comfort.
Despite having substantially more off - road and towing capability than rivals from Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes - Benz, the Discovery doesn't necessarily weigh more, nor does it feel more
ponderous in daily driving.
The SRT conversion makes the Grand Cherokee one of the most entertaining models out of Auburn Hills, with all the track attitude and road muscle of the Viper but far fewer
tradeoffs in daily driving.
Honda said that decision was to offer more torque, which is understandable because more torque definitely
helps in daily driving and prevents you from having to wind things up that much.
Our perfect 2018 Jeep Wrangler doesn't come cheap, but we'd argue the upfront cost is
repaid in daily driving convenience and weekend fun.
If anything, it shows just how much fuel the ability decoupling rear axle can
save in daily driving conditions.
There's an extra wrinkle that's been added to the Hyundai's AWD system, however, that accentuates its
utility in daily driving, and that's the Active Cornering Control feature.
The sleek, street - performance HFP kit provides a fun - to - drive experience that anyone can
enjoy in daily driving.
Predictable
handling in daily driving was obviously the goal, as the Golf R displayed none of the tail - happiness for which Ford's front - drive Focus ST is known.
It aims to match the 2020 limits two years early in terms of keeping NOx
emissions in daily driving by ordinary people within 1.5 times that of the test figures.
When you're on track, you'll switch to Race, but if you're out shopping downtown, then you can easily transform the
RS in a daily driving car, by selecting the Normal mode.
A couple of years ago, I preferred the Mitsubishi Evo over the Subaru WRX STi,
because in daily driving, the Mitsubishi seemed calmer, less frantic.
A Model T. Okay, so you might need a little coaching, but if you master a manual transmission and a clutch
pedal in your daily driving, you're infinitely better prepared to drive nearly anything with an internal combustion engine and tires.
Why run around with a 960 - pound, 238 - mile battery (on the Bolt) when facts and figures show nobody goes that
far in daily driving, Hyundai asks.
For most petrolhead that are mortal like us, its real - world performance is more accessible
especially in daily drive compared to other Rwd sportscar with NA engines.
The stiffer spring and damper rates were apparent, with the car leaning less than a standard Elantra, but a road - loop spin proved that it wasn't so stiff as to be
annoying in daily driving.
Because there are
situations in daily driving in which the gas engine in a Toyota hybrid is completely shut down, air - conditioning and power - steering systems are driven electrically, rather than by the engine.
Insurers believe the skills acquired from such a course will aid
greatly in daily driving, and therefore create less of an insurance risk.
While a ticket here or there for a minor traffic infraction may not seem as though it matters much, an accumulation of points or tickets on your driver's license record will give an insurer the impression that you tend to take unnecessary
risks in your daily driving habits.
McLaren has become one of the most enthusiastic practitioners of automotive technology that makes a high - end sports car be so
docile in daily driving that you don't also need a luxury sedan for your Monday - to - Friday commuter car.