Additional in - car refinement measures and further optimisation of the 7 Series» chassis have led to an even higher
level of driving comfort for the occupants.
And despite Italy's coarse - grained and often indifferently paved roads, the Urus was also something of a revelation in
terms of driving comfort.
Appropriate use of the electric motor also in the
interest of driving comfort likewise ensures yet another signifi cant step into the future provided by the development of hybrid components focusing on both the requirements of the luxury class and the characteristics so typical of a genuine BMW.
The upside is that the handling package is now much better, with revised rates on the steel springs and the option of slicker air suspension, which is a close relation to the Skyhook active suspension system Maserati uses in the Quattroporte and delivers a wider
range of driving comfort and sport modes.
Whether up front gripping the Sport leather steering wheel, in the back watching the optional Rear - seat entertainment Professional system, or simply enjoying a favorite song through available Harman Kardon ® or Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, the 6 Series Gran Turismo is the
embodiment of driving comfort.
The Forester has almost plush seats, leather - covered in the example I drove, and a reasonably soft suspension allowing for many
miles of driving comfort.
Its unibody construction and independent suspension might make it much more liveable in
terms of driving comfort, but that also means that it doesn't have the four - wheel - drive capability of «real» pickups like the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier or Toyota Tacoma, midsize models that it ostensibly competes against.
All of these developments in engines are combined with an expanded range of gearboxes, including a new 6 - speed manual transmission and an 8 - speed automatic transmission (EAT8) to more significantly increase fuel economy, while providing the best level
of driving comfort.