Sentences with phrase «more driver appeal»

The MDX is generally considered to have a little more driver appeal than many rivals.

Not exact matches

I'm sure drivers would find paying higher pump prices more appealing if they knew that Mr. Oliver was willing to cut their personal income taxes by an equivalent amount.

Owing a debt to the Zen - like simplicity and nocturnal L.A. ambience of Walter Hill's The Driver — which, in turn, took a page from Jean - Pierre Melville's Le Samouraï — the film is little more than an exercise in style, but it's dazzling and mythic, a testament to the fundamental appeal of fast cars, dangerous men, and tension that squeezes like a hand to the throat.

It's a little sharper and more rewarding than the E55 and surely kills the more sober saloon's appeal for all but the most conservative of buyers, but it's emphatically not an example of a new breed of hardcore, driver - orientated AMGs.

The Ghibli has more curb appeal, more passion, more excitement that those Teutonic standbys; it's for the driver who wants something special.

The base 2017 Infiniti Q30 and the Premium model have a suspension tune slightly geared more toward comfort, while the Sport trim level rides 0.6 inch lower and is said to have less body roll, appealing to more enthusiastic drivers.

The Continental GT V8 S, which follows up the Conti eight - cylinder model from two years ago, is a sportier iteration intended to appeal to a more demanding driver and / or to relieve the boredom of those existing Bentley owners who simply desire something new.

The changes are unlikely to make the DS 5 any more of a driver's car than it was in its previous Citroen - badged incarnation, but could make it a more appealing all - rounder.

It can make stunningly good progress and its ability to do so in a comfortable, practical package is very appealing, but its ultimate driver enjoyment is more about shock and awe rather than the subtleties of driver interaction.

Land Rover argues that the Sport will appeal to a completely fresh market, opening up the brand to younger, more enthusiastic drivers searching for more than just luxury.

The best hot hatchbacks are now more talented and more fun, but the Scirocco still holds appeal for keen drivers

Between those dates, we drove the newcomer in Germany and Austria, and reckon that the smallest X is the best of its kind, thanks to more conventional SUV looks, a well - appointed cabin, improved space and segment leading driver's appeal.

Despite the lack of a third row, improved infotainment and new advanced driver assist technology make the 2018 Nissan Rogue and even more appealing crossover.

But the Mountaineer has been made more user - friendly to appeal to women drivers.

Just as consumers ought to consider that Escort GT is more likely to appeal to young drivers — or, perhaps, to «mature» drivers seeking to reacquaint themselves with their youth — than it is to the Lincoln Continental set.

This is expressed by the driver - focused dashboard and the way the car rides — it's more firmly set up than the Mercedes S - Class or Jaguar XJ, and beats the Porsche Panamera, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series for driver appeal.

What the XF Sportbrake gives up to the F - Pace in terms of a commanding driving position and fashionable appeal, it more than makes up for in terms of luggage capacity and driver fun.

in terms of a commanding driving position and fashionable appeal, it more than makes up for in terms of luggage capacity and driver fun.

But the chassis and quattro AWD are good enough to handle more muscle, which would make this an even more appealing package to enthusiast drivers.

Several competitors deliver more thrills from the driver seat, but a sensible blend of space, fuel economy and value give the Corolla broad appeal.

It is a smart and rewarding choice for those seeking an appealing design, an efficient and dynamic ride including the all - new 1.4 T - GDI (Fuel consumption combined: 5.5 - 4.8 l / 100 km; urban: 6.6 - 5.9 l / 100 km; extra-urban: 5.0 - 4.1 l / 100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 125 - 109 g / km) petrol engine and a 10 % more direct steering and a comprehensive safety package with features like Autonomous Emergency Braking and the new driver attention alert system.

With these pedals, the driver's footwell gains more visual appeal and their silver colour matches the chrome accent in the interior.

But it's more than just a good deal, it's a good drive too, and proof that it's possible to deliver hybrid economy without completely ignoring driver appeal.

It's a by - the -(text) book car, one reason why the Mercedes - Benz S - Class or Audi A8 might appeal more to certain drivers.

«Since the tC is especially appealing to younger drivers who are more likely to get into the kinds of situations where electronic stability control can make a difference, even a lifesaving difference, it's disappointing that this feature isn't offered, even as an option,» Zuby points out.

The impressive fuel economy numbers offered by the EcoBoost Mustang may make the car more appealing to some owners as a practical daily driver.

Its key appeal is that it's by far the least expensive engine in the range, and low - mileage drivers (below 12,000 a year or so) are likely to find it no more expensive to run than a diesel.

«The design is organic, like the human body, and we feel it makes the interior that much more appealing to the driver and passengers.»

In stark contrast to the T31, the X-TRAIL boasts a softer, more European feel that is more likely to appeal more to the city driver.

However the design was more dynamic overall and this Rolls - Royce Ghost obviously did appeal more towards the owner - driver.

The favourite, however, is understood to be an electric car based on the Porsche - developed J1 platform, which is being introduced on Porsche's first dedicated electric car in 2019, codenamed Mission E. Bentley's EV, which would bring with it a new nameplate to the range, would be a sleek four - door, halfway between a 911 and a Panamera in size but pitched more towards the former in terms of driver appeal.

The 208 is generally geared more towards comfort than driving thrills; it's relatively agile, but falls behind the Fiesta and SEAT Ibiza for driver appeal.

The MKT appeals to a variety of family shoppers, including some who are looking for more of a performance feel, as well as others who are merely looking for a more luxurious minivan substitute, so with a Continuously Controlled Damping and Drive Control systems introduced last year, drivers should be able to simply tune in the attitude they want - Normal, Comfort or Sport.

Inside it's more Lexus good, with quality materials and appealing ambience, a driver - centric layout and sashiko leather upholstery.

Packed with more comfort, safety, and entertainment features than ever before but still maintaining its exciting and bare - bones appeal; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL promises to take drivers and fans of the Jeep brand to the next level of driving excellence.

«More and more Australian drivers demand their cars to integrate seamlessly with their lives and their smartphones and key to Astra's appeal is the advanced infotainment system, complete with Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibilMore and more Australian drivers demand their cars to integrate seamlessly with their lives and their smartphones and key to Astra's appeal is the advanced infotainment system, complete with Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibilmore Australian drivers demand their cars to integrate seamlessly with their lives and their smartphones and key to Astra's appeal is the advanced infotainment system, complete with Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility.

Now, the heavily updated 2012 Beetle has been tweaked to appeal more to male drivers, and indeed 43 percent have been purchased so far by men.

Without all the fancy chassis and suspension features, the X7 feels even more domesticated, slightly disconnected from the driver, but I could see how that would be appealing to some customers, especially those looking for a lower price point.

Certainly, the driver has less complexity to face and more to enjoy when simply faced with the open road and a chance to employ the GS F's simple, appealing talents.

It also must offer more refinement and versatility to broaden its audience and appeal to everyday drivers.

The odd - feeling «steer - by - wire» system and brakes let the side down though; the BMW and Mercedes are both likely to appeal more to keen drivers.

Styling was intended to make it more appealing to younger drivers and the brand is now associated with an average buyer in the upper 50s, down from the mid-70s.

Focus of the styling changes is the F - Sport grade, which now echoes even more loudly the looks of its ultra-high-performance sister, the IS F, to strengthen its appeal among younger drivers.

With more than 670,000 Altimas on the road, Nissan thinks the bigger and more refined 1998 model will appeal to current Altima owners as well as drivers who are considering a Honda Accord, Toyota Camry or Mazda 626, as well as the domestic competition that includes the Ford Contour / Mercury Mystique and Dodge Stratus / Chrysler Cirrus / Plymouth Breeze and Chevrolet Malibu.

All this power is transmitted to all wheels via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7 ‑ speed sports transmission, with shorter ratios selected in gears three to seven, giving the driver an even more emotively appealing acceleration experience in all speed ranges.

For the Simsbury drivers who are looking to upgrade their old sedan or coupe into something a little more spacious and appealing to the eyes, here's what you can look forward to when visiting the Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Ram dealership to test drive the 2018 Chrysler 300.

While the Passat more or less matches the Ford Mondeo for sharpness and driver appeal, the extra weight of the hybrid system dulls the GTE's responses.

In place of what felt like driver - lashed - to - drivetrain contact in the old car is a much more fluid driveline that at first seems almost too isolated and out of touch, as though Dr. Evo may have erred too far on the side of mass appeal.

The only problem was that the Transit Connect cost $ 7,000 more than the Ranger, didn't have four - wheel drive, and wasn't appealing at all to pickup drivers.

Rather than moving up to the SE model, which does have its own appeal, drivers now have the option of choosing the more affordable Limited Edition model.