Yes, this is a tall hatchback and with a fair bit
of body roll through the corners, but the feel is still legitimately, remarkably good.
Not exact matches
This technology is further enhanced by the use
of Mercedes» Active Curve System, which uses the car's anti-
roll bars to compensate
body roll through corners.
It never exactly shrugs off its two - ton weight, but
body roll is well controlled and although the steering is utterly feel - free, it always leaves you feeling in tight command
of the car's line
through a
corner.
The RX 350 is prone to understeer in both front - and all - wheel - drive versions, with pronounced
body roll that makes the heavy SUV push
through corners instead
of slice neatly
through them.
As it turns out, the lower center
of gravity afforded by the floor - mounted battery pack more than makes up for the extra mass, and the Kia Soul EV exceeds expectations with its stable, planted set
through corners and lack
of body roll.
An un-sports-car-like amount
of body roll was the price you paid for the old WRX's long suspension travel, but no more, as the new car stays flat
through corners.
The Quattroporte is quick
through corners, with
body roll posing less
of a problem than one would expect from such a big car.
On the road the new V60 feels taut, with minimal
body roll through corners, and it is free
of wind and road noise.
«That confidence encourages you to attack each
corner because the Stingray drives so well: the tire grip is incredible; the steering response is some
of the best I've ever experienced; the Magnetic Ride dampers allow little
body roll through the
corner, while still soaking up the rumble strips when you clip the apex,» he said.
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Body coloured bumpers, Daytime running lights, Electric heated, adjustable, folding and auto dimming door mirrors with memory + approach lamps, Follow me home headlights, Headlight washers, Heated rear window, Heated windscreen, LED rear lamps, Power front / rear windows with global close, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Rear wiper, Twin exhaust tailpipe, 12 V power point in luggage area, Centre cooler storage box, Driver / passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors, Electric adjustable steering column, Folding rear seats, Front + rear carpet mats, Front and rear cupholders, Front centre armrest, Front seat back map pockets, Grab handles, Heated front seats, Isofix child seat preparation, Loadspace cover, Lockable glovebox, Luggage compartment lighting, Multi function steering wheel, Oxford leather upholstery, Rear centre armrest with storage compartment,
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Dynamic Response * improves vehicle handling
through hydraulic
roll control, optimising on road performance and passenger comfort, by reducing the amount
of body lean during
cornering.
The suspension set - up feels soft, allowing a fair amount
of body roll if you stay committed
through corners.
There was no hint
of body roll and it felt flat when going
through corners.
Through a fast
corner there is quite a lot
of body roll and the steering has a sluggish feel, so the temptation to play racer is effectively damped.
There's a good deal
of feel
through the chassis and suspension that helps with road placement, and around
corners and bends the stiff suspension and relatively little
body roll does aid
cornering confidence.
There's a fair degree
of body -
roll noticed
through corners which in combination with a lack
of steering feel does little to inspire confidence.
In all, it's a drivetrain system that lets you rail high - G
corners on - road with nary a hint
of body roll or mow
through a mogul - strewn trail at speed while barely ruffling the grocery bags in the back.
In calm driving, the Sonata LX is fine, but when driven aggressively, there is a lot
of body roll, as the Sonata leans
through corners, 16 - inch tires squealing.
Beset with an 1819 kg tare weight, the E-Class feels its mass
through the
corners, and as such is privy to a degree
of body roll and pitch.
Body roll is present
through the
corners, but it's generally not excessive and it's perfectly acceptable given the high level
of comfort provided by the suspension.
Needless to say, there's a fair bit
of body roll through the bends and it doesn't particularly enjoy being thrown into
corners.
Through the
corners body roll is nonexistent and it features the definition
of direct steering.
It does absorb impacts from small road imperfects fine and is well behaved
through corners with an acceptable amount
of body roll.
Through corners, there's a bit
of body -
roll — the Challenger is a heavy car after all, but the levels
of grip are impressive, even on the rear wheels as they seldom get overwhelmed by the engine.
Conversely, the suspension does a fair job
of limiting
body roll through a fast
corner and the steering delivers decent feel and feedback.