I believe
increased vehicle height contributes to more wind problems.
Not exact matches
There will be various other reasons for the improvement too such as the
height of the
vehicle will have been reduced, the pre-load on the springs and dampers will have been
increased and possibly if the gear was in the boot, the weight distribution of the
vehicle will have been centralised as you've effectively counteracted the weight of the engine and gearbox up front.
Its raised running gear and practical roof railing fitted as standard have
increased the
height of the CrossPolo considerably: the running gear and tyres contribute to an added
height of 32 millimetres; its
height to the top of the aluminium roof railing is 70 millimetres above other
vehicles in the range.
At the same time, growing sales of SUVs and pickups have exacerbated
height mismatches among passenger
vehicles, thereby
increasing the risks to occupants of many
vehicles struck in the side.
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Ironically, rival automakers such as Ford and Hyundai
increased the quality and feature content of their compact
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heights in the United States.
At 3,982 millimetres (MINI Cooper S 5 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door are 4 005 millimetres), overall length extended by 161 millimetres compared with new MINI; equal
vehicle width of 1,727 millimetres,
height increased by 11 millimetres to 1,425 millimetres; characteristic brand styling with design features such as hexagonal radiator grille, headlamps and rear lights with wide chrome surround, side turn indicator element and black body bordering from the new MINI; additional exterior paint finishes: roof and exterior mirror caps in contrasting colour on request.
If the 1,724 mm - long
vehicle interior is loaded up to roof
height and all the way to the backs of the front seats, the capacity
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This system was capable of adjusting the shock valving for better ride comfort and handling, and altering the
vehicle's ride
height for
increased ground clearance when driving on rough terrain.
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Vehicle length
increased by 98 millimetres, width by 44 millimetres,
height by 7 millimetres, also longer wheelbase (+ 28 millimetres) and larger track width (front + 42 millimetres, rear + 34 millimetres) as compared to the predecessor model (differential figures relate to MINI Cooper); optimised spatial comfort on all four seats; new seat design with larger adjustment range at front and longer seat surface at rear (+ 23 millimetres); more shoulder room and foot space as well as
increased comfort for rear passengers; luggage compartment volume
increased by 51 litres to 211 litres; rear backrest foldable with 60: 40 split; optional storage package including luggage compartment floor which can be locked into place at varying points.
Although there is a 7 mm
increase in the front headroom, the overall
height of the
vehicle was reduced by 5 mm for aerodynamic efficiency.
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I enjoy the
increased height that this
vehicle provides, and it is great for driving in different weather conditions, especially in the winter snow.
The range of steering column adjustment has been
increased from the current
vehicle, while the hood, cowl, and dashboard
height have all been lowered for enhanced outward visibility.
Designed as an off - road
vehicle, the concept is equipped with an aggressive exterior that is accentuated with plastic body cladding, a 30 mm
increased ride
height and 17 - inch alloy wheels shod with off - road tires.
Side airbags are standard in more cars: Growing sales of SUVs and pickup trucks have exacerbated
height mismatches among passenger
vehicles, and these mismatches
increase the risk of serious head injuries among occupants of side - struck
vehicles.
The best things about this
vehicle are the
increased visibility (especially while turning), and the added
height of the
vehicle.
The overall length has
increased by 26 mm to 4,638 mm, width has
increased by 43 mm to 1,825 mm and
height has decreased by 16 mm to 1,362 mm — and these dimensions all combine to enhance the
vehicle's sportier credentials.
This version of the Golf Sportwagen features all - wheel drive and a slight
increase in ride
height, which incrementally improves the
vehicle's capability off - road.
The previous generation Legacy wagon had an optional air suspension, which allowed the driver to temporarily
increase the
vehicle's ground clearance, however the permanent
increased ride
height used on the Outback proved to be more practical.
As the speed
increases, ABC also lowers the
vehicle below the static ride
height (maxing out at about 0.5 inch at about 80 mph) to reduce wind resistance for better fuel economy and reduced noise and lower the center of gravity for better high - speed stability.
The car is 4,439 mm long and is by 36 mm shorter than its predecessor, while the width of the
vehicle is
increased by 21 mm (1,821 mm) and
height by 53 mm (1,598 mm).
By combining this with the Camry's longer
increased dimensions in width and length, the lower
height provides the
vehicle a more energetic and robust posture.
Most likely, the
increased severity of injuries to truckers results from the
vehicle's massive weight and great
height that make it more challenging to maneuver in an accident.