Sentences with phrase «moderate acceleration»

During moderate acceleration or when front wheel slip is detected in dry conditions, up to 40 % of engine torque is transferred to the rear wheels.

In two - wheel - drive mode, the right rear tire has a tendency to break loose under moderate acceleration when negotiating a sharp turn.

It's an easily believable figure given just how powerful the car feels under even moderate acceleration.

I have noticed that my best mileage comes from getting up to speed with moderate acceleration and then using a feather touch in the accelerator.

The IPCC most - likely future projected moderate acceleration of sea - level rise in a warming world, but still a slow rate of change compared to the fastest rates we can envision.

The top - spec, 4.0 - liter V - 6 and six - speed automatic proved plenty quick — 0 to 60 mph took 8.2 seconds — but few drivers felt compelled to try even moderate acceleration thanks to unexpected wheel spin and excessive torque steer, which are further evidence of an outdated, overly soft suspension.

However, the suspension system does have one peculiar trait: The rear of the M30 tends to squat upon moderate acceleration.

In moderate acceleration it still operates steplessly but keeps the engine speed low enough not to be bothersome; and when you're gunning it, the CVT mimics the stepped shifts of a conventional six - speed automatic.

With the 184 - horsepower 2.4 liter engine, the Jeep offers moderate acceleration and keeps up with traffic easily enough, but provides little to distinguish it from the competition from Hyundai, Honda or Toyota.

Even under moderate acceleration through a corner, the back end feels like it wants to let go, with flashing traction control lights on the dashboard letting you know why the nose is still pointing in the right direction.

The v6 is sensitive in that it requires only moderate acceleration.

Four - cylinder Highlanders are only available with front - wheel drive, and the tires spun easily on cold, damp roads during moderate acceleration.

Substantial engine noise creeps into the cabin at motorway speeds or even under moderate acceleration, although neither wind nor road noise are much of a problem.

However, this engine does rely heavily on its turbocharger for even moderate acceleration.

I did like the mechanical induction noise at of the 1.4 - liter at idle and the slight whistle of the turbocharger under moderate acceleration, but the four - banger just doesn't sound great when it's working hard — and in a vehicle this big, it's always working hard.

During moderate acceleration, up to 40 % of torque goes to the rear wheels to put extra energy into your takeoffs.

There is a light, almost effortless feel to the Yaris in steering and during moderate acceleration.

The trouble comes when you attempt anything more than moderate acceleration, as the CVT gearbox is slow to respond, feels like it saps power, and worse, leaves the engine droning in the background.

It can be sluggish at times and I can tell when the computer in the vehicle is moderating the acceleration or speed.

There is a light, almost effortless feel to the Yaris in steering and during moderate acceleration; however, the engine seems strained when asked to deliver more.

Under even moderate acceleration, it let loose an enjoyable growl.

The default Normal or ECO programs is what you'll use for grocery getting, emphasizing smooth shifts, moderate acceleration, and getting as close to the estimated 16 city and 25 highway mpg.

In the Wii version, Donkey Kong is a power type, having high speed and power and moderate acceleration and skill.