Sentences with phrase «lack of safety features»

When ANCAP announced its four - star rating for the GS in January — thanks in part due to its lack of safety features like autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane support systems, second - row seat belt reminders or a driver's knee airbag — it said it was «working with MG» in China to improve the car's safety equipment and therefore safety rating.

Initially, General Motors defended the lack of safety features in the low priced cars to make them more affordable for low income customers.

Not exact matches

The budget friendly Roundabout still has high marks when it comes to safety but lacks some of the more convenient features.

-- who is the executor of Walker's estate — claims that the Porsche Carrera GT lacked certain safety features that could have saved the lives of Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas, who was driving at the time of the 2013 accident.

We really love the chain break and low kickback chain that comes on this saw because it provides extra safety to make up for the lack of a slow - start feature.

Another safety feature of LED lighting is the lack of glass in many fixtures.

Value in Its Class The Navigator's base price includes a lot of premium features as standard equipment, but there are also some curious omissions, like the lack of an optional heated steering wheel and certain advanced safety features.

The CR - V also lacks many of the latest high - tech safety features, at least some of which can be had on all the other cars here.

But its aging and bland design, lack of high - tech safety features found on many competitors» vehicles, so - so interior and relatively uninspired handling are serious detractions.

And double whammy, not only we pay 3x the global prices of cars, our cars are stripped down so bad, it hardly lacks any safety features.

The existing model, even with top trim lacks several modern safety features which are found in most of the rivals.

We mean that literally: The dash is identical, and it offers many of the same tech and safety features, but in a package lacking the larger rear seat, available third row, and bigger cargo space of its bigger brother.

The Q3's lack of active safety features is its biggest ding.

It is lacking in the new safety features of the newer cars.

What the 2016 ILX may lack in test - track speed, it makes up with pleasing road manners plus levels of standard or available safety and connectivity features that really do seem to be, as Acura claims unheard - of at the price.

It also lacks some of the Toyota's extra safety features, including rear side airbags and automatic high beams.

One dealbreaker for the base LX trim, which is priced at about $ 25,000 with the safety features package, is the lack of a 60 / 40 - split rear seatback, which we consider must - have because of the cargo - carrying versatility it provides.

The lack of active safety features coupled with a score of «Acceptable» on the small frontal overlap crash test in 2015, means this 2016 Q50 test vehicle is not an IIHS Top Safetysafety features coupled with a score of «Acceptable» on the small frontal overlap crash test in 2015, means this 2016 Q50 test vehicle is not an IIHS Top SafetySafety Pick.

Adding these safety features would have cost another $ 3,170, and my test vehicle's lack of this equipment is the main reason I call into question the ES 350's value equation.

Notable drawbacks include a lack of power from the base engine (the upgraded 2.4 - liter engine is only marginally better), lifeless steering and handling, a lack of interior and cargo space, a shortage of advanced safety features, a loud cabin and a price that doesn't justify tolerating these issues.

Despite its lack of advanced safety features other than ABS, ESC, and traction control, the NHTSA backs the Frontier up with a decent 4 - star safety rating while the IIHS rates it as «good».

Chevrolet's decision to replace its aged Colorado is a smart one, as the vehicle was a half step behind most of its rivals lacking the safety features, engines and other useful equipments found at pickups like the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger or Nissan Frontier.

Lack of stability The Escape Hybrid carries the usual roster of safety and security features.

With state - of - the - art assistance systems, with enhanced safety and comfort features, the G will now offer a superb handling on the tarmac as well, something that the monster has been lacking in favor of rough terrain performance.

Our test vehicle had a price tag north of $ 46,000, and while it came with blind spot warning, it lacked forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, active cruise control, and a host of other active safety features offered at a much lower price on the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Volkswagen Atlas and others.

The starting price of the 2017 Chevy Malibu is $ 22,555, and for that you'll get yourself a nice looking and driving car that'll be a little lacking in power and safety features.

Lacking the latest driver - assist and safety features, the Navigator feels dated compared to competing luxury SUV models like the Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes - Benz GLS - Class, both of which handily outclass the big Lincoln.

To get all the safety tech you want, you need to buy the costliest of the three Rogue trim lines, and even then the Rogue lacks the adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance features of the well - regarded but less luxurious Subaru Forester crossover.

Volvo's all - new second - generation S80 flagship sedan offers everything fans of European cars expect, plus a couple of key safety features - Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) and Blind Spot Information system (BLIS)- that some competitors lack.

You will also likely have all of the advanced safety features like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning, which older used cars will probably lack.

Based on factors such as cost, top speed, safety features (or lack thereof), desirability among car thieves, etc, this number will greatly influence what rate they offer to the driver of the car.

A vehicle lacking the most up to date safety features will not get as good of rates either and can have a negative impact on Maryland vehicle insurance quotes.

On top of that, certain factors such as lack of modern safety features or having high mileage can significantly increase your collision coverage premiums.

If your older vehicle is lacking in the safety feature department, for the well - being of you and your passengers, you must think seriously about shopping for a newer one.

The latter model is not only a lot roomier but also adds the sort of luxury features it long lacked, including new entertainment technology and built - in Wi - Fi, as well as more advanced safety gear.