Sentences with phrase «in ride quality»

Although the suspension and frame are slightly modified, the fine - tuning has made a noticeable improvement in ride quality, especially when driving empty.

I don't know how this fine - tuning is carried out, because I could never discern any noticeable differences in the ride quality, regardless of road conditions.

, better straight - line stability, and improved steering feel, all with improved agility in the corners, minus the compromise in ride quality.

And while there is a little bit of trade - off in ride quality, there's just about enough compliance for it to remain comfortable on a long journey.

This results in a ride quality which is mostly excellent but tends to get a bit harsh over really bad roads.

For one, the 18 - inch wheel and tire package yielded a real degradation in ride quality on our road loop.

This has meant the use of 17 - inch wheels and a marginal deterioration in ride quality and yet, it is leagues ahead of its competition.

This lower profile also pays a noticeable dividend in ride quality over tall, hobby horse SUV's.

This one's better in ride quality, though not great, and the gas mileage is about the same.

Experience has shown that some of these tires are inferior in ride quality and longevity.

But make no mistake — this is still a sporty option, and it shows in the ride quality.

Equally important is an overall improvement in ride quality; this car feels supple and composed on the road, like a fine European sedan.

There's absolutely no difference in ride quality and handling between the two under similar pressure.

But they are also often a compromise in ride quality and comfort, and are often not as portable as one would like.

We tried them briefly on another test vehicle and didn't like the deterioration in ride quality.

Driving Dynamics — Underpinned by the Mercedes Rear Architecture (MRA) platform, the new C - Class isn't as accomplished in the ride quality department as its predecessor.

Truth be told, there's not a huge difference in ride quality between «comfort,» «normal,» and «track» modes, but that's all right: here's a car that's less punishing than you'd expect on public roads, even with the system on its most aggressive setting.

Any CX - 5 feels sportier than its main rivals, with little penalty in ride quality or overall practicality.

Compared to other models in its class, the Range Rover Sport doesn't make as much of a sacrifice in ride quality for handling and off - road prowess, while its feature set and luxurious cabin appointments are a step above some in the same price range.

Driving the 2013 Honda Accord is hardly the dynamic revelation that this model was when the Accord was about the size of today's Honda Civic, yet its maker has made big strides in ride quality for 2013.

The 7 - series also reminds me why we constantly tout European suspension tuning as the gold standard — excellent body control no tradeoff in ride quality, even when the nav system took me over some of Detroit's worst roads.

BMW has always had a hard time with true luxury, as the company is more sport - focused and this is reflected in the ride quality of the 750Li.

There was a paradigm shift in the ride quality, it became better, and the experience for the pillion rider was improved as well.

The chassis feels lively as you push it through a set of tight switchbacks, yet it is compliant in its ride quality when just ambling along.

Driving Dynamics — The improvement in the ride quality on the Edition 1 variant gets carried over on the A200 CDI so you get a softer suspension set - up which is more apt for Indian roads.

Compared with the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, and even Hyundai's own Elantra sedan, the Touring lags in ride quality, interior style, and cabin quietness.

The difference is mostly in ride quality, with sport mode more faithfully transmitting road surface irregularities while the tour mode smothers smaller disturbances.

Where the old car always felt outshined in outright handling by a and in ride quality by the Jaguar XKR, the new car is an improvement in both areas.

The land rolled enough to give us a taste of the five - links in front and rear, but glassy - smooth King County pavement prevented our discovering any flaws in ride quality.

The Ford feels more eager on the street, but obviously loses in the ride quality department with the live rear axle.

Materials aren't up to BMW standards, much less Mercedes or Audi, but the tradeoff comes in ride quality.

It's leagues above my friends 08 Cobalt in ride quality and noise control.

Test - driving shoppers will likely note a nice balance between sporty tautness and overall comfort in the ride quality department.

You can dial in the ride quality using the MMI controller.

Given the massive difference in ride quality compared to the standard steel springs and the marginal cost delta, air suspension is a must - have.

The Veloster comes standard with big P215 / 45 - HR 17 - inch tires and alloy wheels, and a comparatively stiff suspension that aids handling at a slight expense in ride quality.

Ray: There is some marginal improvement in handling, braking, mileage and tire life at higher tire pressures, but in our opinion, they don't outweigh the significant reduction in ride quality.

The Fiesta's European influence makes itself felt in the ride quality, which comes across as a bit hard.

It feels more like the than the Z06 in ride quality and in its lack of oversteer.

Though lighter than before, the weight of the FCEV is evident in the ride quality.

The wider tuning range allowed engineers to dramatically increase the damper stiffness on the Camaro Z / 28 without a significant change in ride quality.

We have lived with the A-Class earlier as it was part of our long term fleet and our glad to say that the baby Benz is now a more complete vehicle, the added output from the engine, improvements in ride quality along with the increase in equipment goes a long way in making the A-Class appeal as much to the head as it does to the heart.

The European Commodore's advantages in ride quality are also clear, with local Holden input helping the ZB deliver much better small and big bump absorption than both the Camry and Mazda.

The Colorado handily edges the Tacoma in ride quality, with the Ridgeline pulling even further ahead, but those going instead with the TRD Off - Road package will find a softer, though less - responsive, ride.