Sentences with phrase «on twisty»

Despite having quite a bit of power on hand, the transmission always seemed to find itself in a gear or two taller than I would have chosen for spirited driving on a twisty road.

Its suspension is well suited for the track and the car inspires confidence on twisty roads with one of the most aggressive turn - ins that I've experienced in a street car.

At a Honda Pilot driving event earlier this year, I was able to test the new model back - to - back with the previous generation on a twisty Kentucky road.

The Bottom Line Inexpensive yet high - performing, the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST rewards people who enjoy driving, while cabin electronics support all those mundane tasks that need doing when not on a twisty back road.

Mazda in general tunes its suspensions to create cars that are more fun on twisty roads than at the drag strip.

Inexpensive yet high - performing, the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST rewards people who enjoy driving, while cabin electronics support all those mundane tasks that need doing when not on a twisty back road.

«I'll show that guy,» I thought as I switched the driving mode of the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid from Normal to Sport Plus and zoomed off after him on the twisty back road.

On a twisty road, the 5 Series» weight makes itself more apparent.

Personally, I think a bit of whiplash is more than a fair trade for a ride that's as good as the X1 offers on a twisty bit of country road, but your priorities may be different.

It felt extremely maneuverable, responding precisely to my steering inputs both on the twisty mountain road and when diving into a traffic opening.

Otherwise, the MR2 is a lot of fun to drive, especially on twisty back roads.

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But it is SO comfortable on that twisty road, it might all be worth it.

While the car steers, rides, and handles better than its predecessor (it weighs up to 120 kg less, after all), it's still prone to understeer, penalizing your every attempt of having fun on a twisty road.

The driveability around town is nice, and it drives better than I expected on the twisty roads.

Often a wheel bearing noise gets louder when the vehicle changes direction, for example, on a twisty stretch of the road or when exiting a highway.

Also sport mode as well as the low center of gravity and wider tires make it fun to drive on twisty roads.

Handling on twisty roads was refined and enjoyable.

Cadillac configured our tester for touring, not as an all - out sports car, yet it feels sportier than many comparable sedans on twisty roads.

A car like the, driven on a twisty road, makes you feel like a really skillful driver.

The change isn't enough to defy the laws of physics, as I learned on a twisty bit of road, but the better response from the XC90 did help to more predictably define the limits of the SUV's performance and resulted in an experience that was different enough to justify pressing the button every now and then.

It's exciting on a twisty road, but other class competitors are more livable and practical in the daily grind.

Plus, its Mazda - sourced architecture and tidy dimensions mean that the iA is quite nimble and entertaining on twisty roads.

This car is so much fun to drive on twisty roads because its handling allows the car to scream through tight curves.

In fact, it's good enough we spent the majority of a day driving it on twisty Northern California roads, overtaking many, supposedly faster vehicles, and generally enjoyed harming the environment.

It's engaging on a twisty road and comfortable on long trips, so it's very hard to find fault with the driving experience.

We found that the Equus holds the line very well in corners and is more than capable of reeling in its substantial weight on twisty roads.

We were able to get all the required wheel spin and traction from them for the rocks and sand, plus they do grip like a vise on twisty mountain roads, but we still would have requested a more aggressive option with more sidewall.

On a twisty road, the Si is remarkably easy to drive quickly.

The roofline flows from front to rear in the manner of a «4 - door coupe,» suggesting that this vehicle isn't just meant for straight highways, but to also be enjoyed on twisty roads.

On a twisty road it exhibits definite understeer.

Brilliant handling on twisty mountain roads - thanks to a four - wheel, double - wishbone suspension system and 15 - inch Michelin tires that helped offset handling demerits caused by front - end heaviness.

Point - to - point on a twisty road you can turn in carrying huge speed through corners.

With its wide 18 - inch wheels (19 - inch pizza - like wheels on the i3), the Mercedes is just as skilful (compared to the regular B - Class), always comfortable and safe but less involving on twisty roads with its sensitive but unruffled steering.

We ran the car through San Francisco city streets, down Bay Area freeways, and on twisty mountain roads during our week of driving.

The Bavarian brute is less expensive to start, boasts more power from its turbocharged engine and is likely a better performer on a twisty bit of road.

Of course, with almost 100 horsepower more, you'd expect the MDX to keep up with the VW on the straights, but on twisty roads such as this one, raw power loses to handling.

On twisty roads it loses some of its feedback as momentary blips of torque steer try to tug and straighten it out.

Featuring the M Sport Package, the black 6 Series Gran Coupe feels at home in the mountain setting where, without a doubt, the driver had some fun on the twisty roads.

It thrashed the BMW X5 in the bush, but couldn't keep it in sight on a twisty road as the suspension, brakes and V6 turbo - diesel struggled to accelerate, stop, and maintain cornering speeds when all the leaden 4 × 4 wanted to do was continue in a straight line.

Even on the twisty roads of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Equinox felt nimble enough and ready to turn.

Fast as it is in a straight line, the SQ5 truly shines on a twisty road.

On twisty mountain roads the G - 550 has a surprising amount of body roll.

The Equus holds its line well in corners and is more than capable of managing its substantial weight on twisty roads, but there's more float and isolation than in the German flagships.

I'd wager it's happier on twisty public roads, however, as the tough suspension and tiny body get quickly overwhelmed by sweeping corners and rumble strips out on the track.

And any speed on a twisty back road had me giggling like a madman.

Even when traveling on twisty roads, the Rogue does not feel clumsy.

Body roll is nicely managed in the corner, giving the crossover a surprisingly fun feel on twisty roads.

In addition, the optimal steering characteristics are selected depending on the activated drive programme — in the «Sport» and «Sport Plus» modes to deliver a sporty steering feel for a dynamic driving style on twisty roads or to deliver a comfortable steering feel in the «Eco» or «Comfort» modes.

Dubbed «TriAthlete,» because it can «smoke the competition in true Olympic triathlete style» at the drag strip, the road course, and on twisty backroads, this souped - up Focus RS boasts upgrades in just about any department.