Where previous versions exhibited relatively high levels
of impact harshness and tire «whoomp» on even small bumps, this one is comfortable under almost all conditions, while simultaneously providing more grip and reduced body - roll in corners.
Getting under way, we marveled at the lack
of impact harshness and the suppleness over rough patches: a truly premium ride.
Not exact matches
But when this ute encounters seams between the cement slabs or even those colored reflectors between lanes, there's no smothering the
harshness of the
impacts.
Mercedes figures the wheels will be popular in the U.S., although they're responsible for a bit
of ride -
impact harshness, at least as far as can be extrapolated from driving on the smooth roads
of southern France.
Even on Northern California's relatively smooth freeways, we felt a fair amount
of impact vibration and
harshness while sitting in back, an unbefitting sensation for such luxurious chairs.
This comes from a more rigid chassis with lots
of high - strength steel, a long 111.4 - inch wheelbase that promotes stability, and a change in the rear suspension geometry to reduce
impact harshness.
Also welcome is the Denali's more sophisticated computer - controlled damping, which copes with secondary
impact harshness nicely while also doing a noticeably better job
of recovering more quickly from dips and crests.
A mixed bag — very little sharp -
impact harshness, but rather a lot
of whole - body movement and lateral head - toss motions over undulations.
Most impressive to me on all
of Porsche's new cars — 911, Boxster, Cayman — is the revised PASM active suspension, which makes a significant leap over its previous form to swallow bumps amazingly well and with almost no
impact harshness, even when running over reasonably large bumps in the most aggressive Sport Plus mode.
Key suspension changes include the first Altima application
of monotube rear shocks, added suspension reinforcements to improve vehicle response without
impacting harshness, and suspension geometry adjustments to improve steering feedback.
The premium suspension option masked any
impact harshness from the optional 21 - inch wheels fitted to one
of the test vehicles (19 - inch alloys are standard).
Given the enormity and
harshness of impacts to hundreds
of millions
of people around the world from climate change coupled with the fact that United States has a special responsibility for the civilization challenging problem because
of the comparatively large levels
of the emissions coming from America, the failure
of the US media to describe strength the scientific consensus on change is a grave and tragic error.