The SRT points with accuracy via relatively quick, three - mode «performance - tuned» electric steering (a bit light in default mode and a touch artificial in Track mode), and the firmish ride — even in the adjustable suspension's comfort mode — is pretty much what you'd expect given the car's persona and can become quite abrupt
on sharp bumps.
It seemed much too firm
on sharp bumps and then too soft at the front over highway undulations.
The ride is comfortable but loses its composure
on sharper bumps.
Not exact matches
You can even make your pumpkin pie spice a bit more customized by
bumping up the ginger and cloves, for a
sharper, more robust flavor, or go light
on those and amp up the cinnamon for a softer flavor.
Educators have implicitly understood this for decades, but with an increased focus
on developing student - centered learning models, scientific research has begun to back up the idea that a
sharper focus
on understanding how the brain works — and training teachers to factor in the more complex equation of neuroplasticity and psychology can help kids learn better with fewer
bumps in the road.
Wickedly
sharp, buttock - clenching
bumps that had obviously claimed many victims — there were deep scars
on the road — failed to damage the Tamora's exhaust system.
The difference in ride quality between the two cars isn't dramatic, but the M56 gets knocked around a bit
on patched, lumpy two - lanes, while the Jag is slightly more effective at taking the edge off
sharper bumps.
Whereas the Miata is all soft contours and gentle swells of sheetmetal, the 124 Spider adds a
sharp crease in the belt line and twin scallops in the hood (the etched lines make for a modern twist
on the similarly shaped hood «
bumps» seen
on later versions of the original).
Of course, with almost 1200 lb ft of torque if you hit a
sharp bump when you're fully
on the power in a lower gear then the traction control makes the occasional spit and pop, but to be honest that's wholly reassuring!
The ride is rather bobbly through town and not the slickest over
sharp bumps, but down a B - road it is possible to get a nice flow going with the whole car feeling quite light
on its feet.
It's super-stable at all speeds, its only flaw a lack of wheel travel over the
sharpest bumps, which occasionally cause the nose to pitch and scrape the underchin spoiler
on the deck.
However,
on our bumpy English roads it's best if you back the dampers off to their softest setting, where they still offer substantial control but allow the body to remain composed over
sharp bumps and undualtions.
Sharp bumps do catch the short travel suspension by surprise, while over really rippled tarmac the Up can get a little bouncy, as the damping struggles to contain body movements, but this is only really an issue
on the most testing of roads.
The ride is
on the firm side, with spring rates needed to handle big loads, but they still keep away all but the
sharpest bumps.
The TRD suspension does a very good job of smoothing out rough roads, returning muffled thumps into the cab over deep potholes and
sharp bumps, while providing very good control
on winding roads.
The suspension's initial firmness might explain our experience
on test of the ABS activating when braking over some
sharp bumps at low speeds.
Driving Dynamics — The ride quality
on the Etios is very good but the suspension is stiffly sprung and hence some
sharp bumps filter in the cabin.
There was only a slight amount of roll
on bumps and
sharp turns.
It's a little
on the firm side over
sharp small
bumps but handles large
bumps well and has a good highway ride.
Steer clear of the larger optional alloy wheels and the Fiesta deals brilliantly with the sort of nasty
sharp - edged
bumps and potholes that are all too common
on British backroads.
As for
on - road dynamics, there's no question the Q30 Sports favours the aggressive side of the spectrum, with firm reactions to
bumps and even a little reverberating thumpiness over
sharp irregularities.
Taut and stiff over small,
sharp bumps in the road, the Kona's ride can get busy depending
on the road surface.
While the CT's ride seemed supple
on most of the drive, it also still crashed over
sharp bumps when the suspension was compressed during cornering.
The ride quality is impressive
on our kind of bumpy roads and undulations but broken patches and
sharp bumps are prominently felt due to the low profile tyres.
The trade - off is the ride, which is by no means uncomfortable, but got caught out by some of the
sharpest bumps on our rural test route.
In town, engine restarts with the automatic stop - start system were pretty harsh, and the 20 - inch wheels and tires
on our test car made
sharper bumps quite noticeable.
The
bumps are more muted, though you can still feel them, and the steering feels
sharper, heavier and more robust, thanks to the electric power steering system
on stiffer mounts.
These are often due to treading
on sharp glass or metal fragments, but they also occur when pets are
bumped by cars and skid
on the pavement.
And there's a smaller battery
on board than last year, which instantly makes me worry when the screen resolution has been
bumped up to give us the
sharpest display
on the market.