Sentences with phrase «of ride quality»

It was certainly loud, with plenty of road and engine noise entering the cabin, but it didn't punish the driver in terms of ride quality.

Personally I'd like it to be tied - down a little tighter, even if it's at the expense of ride quality.

Drivers and passengers will experience high levels of ride quality and comfort, while the new Note's cornering stability and dynamic agility have also been significant areas of focus during the development process.

This frame provides the best combination of ride quality and capability for towing, given the size and shape of a truck.

We note that handling is invariably impacted with the inclusion of larger diameter wheels so expect at least a little degradation of ride quality with the full size wheel and tyre package.

The suspension tuning that delivers a perfect blend of ride quality and handling, the generous safety features and well - appointed cabin.

The German opposition do offer even more dynamic ability but it comes at the cost of ride quality.

The result is slightly more lateral grip, slightly less body roll and generally sharper handling, at the expensive of some ride quality.

This is done in the interest of ride quality, given the appalling conditions of our roads.

The magnetic suspension keeps body roll in check at the expense of ride quality, which we can best describe as firm even with the softer of the four driving modes engaged.

Driving it around town, on dirt and on the highways, I discovered a new level of ride quality.

The result is a blend of ride quality, responsive steering and precise handling.

Unlike the BMW M5 and Audi S6, however, the ultra-sporty Jaguar XFR sacrifices a considerable amount of ride quality for a marginal performance increase.

Which means the dampers, and the entire suspension, must work harder if the same roll and yaw control is to be achieved while some kind of ride quality is maintained.

Pros: Excellent balance of ride quality and handling prowess; wide selection of upholstery and trim choices; spirited acceleration with supercharged V6

The TT inherits much of its ride quality attributes from sibling MQB - based models, but with a somewhat harder edged hint.

Mercedes is also looking to soften the suspension setup after receiving complaints of the ride quality from customers on both the models.

While the MKT generally errs on the soft side, there's a nice bandwidth of ride quality and body control.

Our first taste of the car is exclusively on track and behind a pace car that appears to be on a qualifying lap, so the subtleties of ride quality, low rev response, and the finesse of the controls at low speeds will have to wait.

The wheelbase is longer than the previous car — to the benefit of ride quality, but mainly to the benefit of interior volume — and revised suspension geometry is designed to benefit accuracy and agility.

Audi really has cracked the dark art of ride quality while retaining taut body control, too.

Shocks and struts are checked to help ensure they function to high standards of ride quality.

Large 21 - inch wheels are on offer for $ 1,000, and they fill out the wheel wells nicely, but for the sake of ride quality, I'd probably skip them and go with the standard 20s our tester had.

Cornering composure doesn't come at the expense of ride quality even on these lower profile tires.

For cars equipped with adaptive suspension, it sets the system at its firmest for the best handling, at a compromise of ride quality.

It feels like a go - kart, albeit at the expense of ride quality over poor surfaces.

It sounds like these attributes have been compromised on the altar of ride quality in the Malibu, which is pretty much my expectation for the segment.

Because it is lighter, the Duster changes direction quicker and has the sort of ride quality that not only makes it best in class, but one of the best on any car sold in the country.

Pros: Impressive interior design with top - notch cabin materials; peppy acceleration; excellent mix of ride quality and handling sharpness

Sporty too is the Dualis» suspension set - up, but not quite to the detriment of ride quality.

From the compliance of its ride quality to the reassuring weight and response of the steering, the Volt drives more naturally and feels more substantial than hybrids like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius.

Combine this with one of the various Drive Modes mentioned, and you'll experience a whole different type of ride quality that you never thought existed.

Despite the car's track readiness, passengers forfeit little in the way of ride quality or traditional luxury.

As a result, CT's suspension tuning is sportier than the former HS, and far sportier than Prius, but not at the risk of ride quality.

The Charger comes in right under it, but compromises slightly in favor of ride quality.

With the exception of the ride quality my suggested improvements are few.

Compressed air can provide a degree of ride quality and suspension leveling not possible with ordinary mechanical springs.

The measurement of ride quality was undertaken primarily to facilitate the development of my recumbent pedal trike.

Ford says the limited - edition XR6 Sprint (just 550 examples are to roll out of the company's Campbellfield plant) was engineered to be sportier than the regular XR6 Turbo in terms of ride quality with improved balance, sharper steering responses involving less understeer, increased grip and better stopping via a Brembo brake package — all helped along with asymmetric (245/35 R19 front and 265/35 R19 rear) Pirelli P Zero tyres.

Low trim levels of the X6 are expected to use steel springs, while the higher trims will use self - levelling air suspension with dampers offering three levels of ride quality with hydraulically operated anti-roll bars as an option.

Editors couldn't ignore the Colorado's combination of ride quality, steering feel, fuel economy, and everyday utility.

In exchange for track - oriented handling, the Kia K900 returns the kind of ride quality that has ride that has systematically been engineered out of many luxury automobiles.

Stiffer springs (double the rate of the previous RS at the front end, 50 per cent up at the rear) deliver sharper responses and increased feel, the trade - off being a slight loss of ride quality — a sacrifice Porsche believe RS buyers will be happy to make.

Trade - offs come at the cost of ride quality, efficiency and everyday practicality.

In overall length, the restyled Acura RLX measures 197.8 inches - 1.7 inches longer than the 2017 model; however, its wheelbase, at 112.2 inches, remains the same, providing an ideal balance of ride quality and interior roominess - particularly for the rear passengers, thanks to an impressive 38.8 inches of rear legroom.

It represents the least expensive way to pick up any new Lexus sedan, but at $ 38,000 before taxes and delivery, it's tough to make the value argument when you're staring down non-luxury vehicles that can arrive on your driveway with much of its ride quality and way more luxury and safety options and doo - dads for much less money.