The hybrid's electric motor and clutch reside where a traditional torque converter usually would, and allow the gasoline engine to be decoupled from the motor at any speed from a walking pace
on up to highway speeds (75 mph to be exact).
Not exact matches
The situation is similar
to cars
on a
highway, he explained: Cars may be bunched
up when they first enter the
highway from an
on - ramp, but they gradually spread apart as they accelerate
to highway speeds.
The S90 also comes standard with the second - generation Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving system, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane centering
to allow the S90
to essentially drive itself
on highways at
speeds up to 80 mph.
With artificial intelligence Traffic Jam Pilot, the A8 can fully drive itself at
speeds up to 37 mph
on highways with a physical barrier separating opposing lanes of traffic.
Otherwise, the direct - injected 2.0 - liter Skyactiv four - cylinder felt peppy around town and had enough power for getting
up to speed on the
highway.
The GLC250d was
up next, and while the European - spec diesel motor was noticeably torquier than the gasoline version, an impromptu autobahn roll -
on drag race from about 80 kph
to 150 kph revealed that any acceleration difference at
highway speeds is negligible.
Where many cars seem almost
to propel themselves, with barely more than a thought from the driver, this one felt like it needed constant tending — like a fireplace —
to keep its flames roaring and
up to speed on the
highway.
The 2014 - 15 Chevy Cruze diesel sedan, powered by a 2.0 - liter engine, was EPA - rated 27/44 mpg, with the «44» number being most salient — diesels do their most efficient work
on the
highway after their turbos get them
up to steady cruising
speeds.
1994: Dickmanns demonstrates a robotic Mercedes - Benz 500 SEL with humans in the front passenger seats for more than 620 miles
on Paris multi-lane
highways at
speeds of
up to 80 mph.
The third, meanwhile, will allow the A8
to drive itself through traffic at
speeds of
up to 37.3 mph
on freeways and
highways with a central divider (by comparison, Cadillac's upcoming Super Cruise functions at cruising
speeds).
There's also a Driver's Assistance Package that offers semi-automated driving for
speeds up to 130 mph that's super fun
to use
on long stretches of less engaging
highway.
The G20 3 Series will continue
to offer lots of optional extras, including bespoke driver - assistance systems that should include active lane - keeping assist, automatic braking, self - parking via remote control, automatic overtaking under certain conditions, and semi-autonomous driving both
on the
highway and in stop - and - go traffic at
speeds up to 40 mph.
The new A8 can also manage more driving situations than ever before; with Audi artificial intelligence Traffic Jam Pilot, the A8 can drive itself at
speeds up to 37 mph
on highways with a physical barrier separating opposing lanes of traffic.
People do still have the choice
to ride horses but the number that do
on the public
highway is tiny and from the viewpoint of risk that choice isn't comparable
to choosing
to drive - there's little chance of exceeding the
speed limit or causing a 4 horse pile -
up on the M1.
The roadster was so placeable at
highway speeds, even with the top down, I was able
to easily carry
on a handful of phone conversations with the windows rolled
up.
In the back, I was thrown around
on a twist and then a turn while the driver got
up to speed approaching a
highway on - ramp.
The S90 will come with Volvo's latest generation of Pilot Assist II semi-autonomous driving capability as standard, meaning it will be able
to accelerate, decelerate, stop, and steer
on its own — at least
on roads with clear lane markings at
speeds up to 30 mph in the city and 80 mph
on the
highway.
So at
highway speeds, when you have
to brake and get back
on the accelerator, the Accord's electric motor helps get it back
up to speed a little quicker and in a smoother fashion.
Has lots of quality features, reliable, good
on long distance
highway driving at cruise
speeds up to 80mph.
Thanks
to a 5.7 - Liter Hemi V8 Engine under the hood, driving a hassle - free 8 -
Speed Automatic Transmission that allows you
to drive with ease while achieving
up to an estimated 16 miles - per - gallon in the city as well as
up to 25 miles - per - gallon
on the
highway!
It's the kind of car you have
to pay attention
to when you're
on the
highway because that
speed will creep
up on you if you're not careful.
In town and
on the
highway, where you'll spend most of your time driving it, the X2 is zippy and nimble, and as is true of other BMWs, it is easy
to exceed the
speed limit, which makes the head -
up display's near total invisibility while wearing polarized sunglasses all the more frustrating because it supplies
speed limit information
to help a driver avoid tickets.
It will be fine for basic errands around the city or for lazy
highway commutes, but we had
to regularly mash the pedal
to pass slower traffic or get
up to speed on short freeway onramps.
The turbo engines have great throttle response, deliver plenty of kick
to get
up and go, and are remarkably efficient, rated at 35 miles per gallon
on the
highway with the 6 -
speed manual transmission and 34 mpg with the 6 -
speed automatic.
The mid-life update would add semi-autonomous driving tech too, which would allow the driver
to hand over the controls
to the car at
speeds of
up to 60 km / h in the city and
up to 130 km / h
on the
highway.
It also delivers enough power
to confidently
speed up and pass cars
on the
highway.
While 245 hp doesn't sound sky - high
on paper, it's more than enough
to get the Sonata
up to highway speeds in short order.
The Hybrid is available with a 5 -
speed manual transmission, which
ups EPA mileage ratings
to 46 mpg in the city, 51 mpg
on the
highway, or with the CVT automatic, as our test Civic had.
ck, 1.8 L Sohc Mpfi 16 - Valve I - Vtec I4 Engine, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (Ace) Body Structure Seats Cloth Seat Upholstery, Bucket Front Seats, Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seats, Rear Seat Heater Ducts, Fold - Down Rear Seatback - Inc: Adjustable Head Restraints, Cloth Reclining Front Bucket Seats - Inc: Driver Manual Height Adjustment Active Adjustable Head Restraints, Center Console W / Armrest Storage Compartment, 3 - Point Seat Belts In All Seating Positions - Inc: Front Automatic Tensioning System Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Doors Remote Power Door Locks, Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam, Door Pockets: Driver, Left Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, Rear Door Type: Trunk, Right Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, 4 Door, Body - Colored Door Handles, Front Door Pocket Storage Bins, Illuminated Driver Window / Driver Door Lock Controls, Pwr Door Locks W / Auto - Lock Feature, Side - Impact Door Beams, Child - Proof Rear Door Locks Wheels 4 - Wheel Abs Brakes, Wheel Diameter: 15, Wheel Width: 6, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Steel Spare Wheel Rim, Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside Under Cargo, Tires: Width: 195 Mm, Tires: Profile: 65, Tires:
Speed Rating: H, Diameter Of Tires: 15.0, Type Of Tires: As, Tires: Prefix: P, Front Wheel Drive, 4 - Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) W / Electronic Brake Distribution (Ebd) Mirrors Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment, Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment, Dual Vanity Mirrors, Body - Colored Pwr Mirrors, Dual Visor Vanity Mirrors Air Interior Air Filtration, Manual Front Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning W / Air Filtration System Trim Metal - Look Shift Knob Trim Steering Cruise Controls
On Steering Wheel, Urethane Steering Wheel Trim, Audio Controls
On Steering Wheel, Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel,
Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering, Illuminated Steering Wheel - Mounted Audio / Cruise / I - Mid Controls, Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column, Motion - Adaptive Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Entertainment Audio System Security, Digital Audio Input, In - Dash Single Cd Player, Audio System Memory Card Slot, Mp3 Player, Am / Fm Stereo, Radio Data System,
Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Total Number Of Speakers: 4, Video Monitor Location: Front, Usb Audio Interface, 160 - Watt Am / Fm Audio System W / Cd Player - Inc: (4) Speakers Mp3 / Wma Playback Aux Input Jack
Speed - Sensitive Volume Control Radio Data System (Rds) Fuel Fuel Consumption: City: 28 Mpg, Fuel Consumption:
Highway: 39 Mpg, Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded, Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gal., Instrumentation: Low Fuel Level, Indicator Lights - Inc: Trunk / Door - Open Low Fuel / Oil Coolant Temp Front Passenger Front & Front Side Airbag Status, Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I - Mid)- Inc: Welcome Screen Customizable Settings Digital Odometer (2) Digital Trip Meters Clock Average
Speed Elapsed Time Average Fuel Economy Miles -
To - Empty, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Dimensions Max Cargo Capacity: 12 Cu.Ft., Curb Weight: 2, Overall Length: 177.3, Overall Width: 69.0, Overall Height: 56.5, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front Head Room: 39.0, Rear Head Room: 37.1, Front Leg Room: 42.0, Rear Leg Room: 36.2, Front Shoulder Room: 56.6, Rear Shoulder Room: 53.3, Front Hip Room: 50.5, Rear Hip Room: 51.4 Lights Privacy Glass: Light, Daytime Running Lights, Front Reading Lights, Cargo Area Light, Headlights Off Auto Delay, Multi-Reflector Auto - Off Halogen Headlights, Headlights -
On Reminder, Map Lights Airbags 1St And 2Nd Row Curtain Head Airbags, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Driver Airbag, Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Stage Multiple - Threshold Airbags, Dual Front Side - Impact Airbags W / Passenger - Side Occupant Position Detection System, Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags Suspension Suspension Class: Regular, Independent Front Suspension Classification, Strut Front Suspension, Four - Wheel Independent Suspension, Independent Rear Suspension, Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Front And Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bars, Macpherson Strut Front Suspension Features Power Windows, Cruise Control, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Braking Assist, Abs And Driveline Traction Control, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Tachometer, Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 8.7 S, Mechanical Remote Trunk Release, Anti-Theft Alarm System, Rear Bench, Vehicle Emissions: Ulev Ii, Clock: In - Dash, Coil Front Spring, Regular Front Stabilizer Bar, Coil Rear Spring, Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular, Intermittent Front Wipers, Grille With Chrome Bar, Center Console: Full With Covered Storage, 705 Lbs., One 12V Dc Power Outlet, Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Rear Center Seatbelt: 3 - Point Belt, Floor Mats: Carpet Front And Rear, Cupholders: Front, Passenger And Rear, Body - Colored Bumpers, Window Grid Antenna, Child Safety Locks, 2 -
Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Rear Window Defroster W / Timer, Interior Remote Trunk Release W / Lock, 2 - Tier Instrument Panel W / Blue Backlit Gauges - Inc: Tachometer, Driver Footrest, Coin Tray, Remote Entry, Integrated Rear Window Antenna, Pwr Windows W / Driver Auto -
Up / Down, Front & Rear Floor Mats, Front 12V Aux Pwr Outlet, Front Cup Holders, Maintenance Minder System, Security System, Immobilizer Theft - Deterrent System, Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars, Pwr Ventilated Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes, Eco Assist System, Drive - By - Wire Throttle, Compact 5 -
Speed Automatic Transmission W / Od, Brake Assist, 2Nd Row Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (Latch)- Inc: Outboard Lower Anchors Tether Anchors For All Positions, Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) W / Traction Control, Emergency Trunk Release
lighter than the prior model), a six -
speed automatic transmission and the eco-efficient Theta II 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine delivering
up to 31 mpg
on the
highway.
I always take the long way back home, because driving this car is an endless joy, and it gets 26
to 31 MPG
on the
highway at
speeds up to 80 - 85 MPH!!!.
New for 2015, the Dodge Viper gets an 8.4 - liter V - 10 engine and Tremec six -
speed manual transmission good for 645 horsepower and
up to 20 miles per gallon
on the
highway.
It accelerates purely
on electric power and can stay in all - electric mode
up to highway speeds.
Out
on the
highway, overtakes need
to be carefully planned and then you have
to mash the throttle
to the floor and wait for the petrol engine
to pick
up speed.
It takes its time getting
up to speed and passing
on the
highway is a challenge.
At the same time, a sophisticated seven -
speed dual - clutch transmission makes
up to 26 mpg in the city and 27 mpg
on the
highway, * which are phenomenal figures for a three - row SUV.
An 8 -
speed Dual - Clutch Transmission (DCT) preloads the next gear
up or down for seamless performance, all while achieving
up to 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg
on the
highway * for a compelling blend of efficiency and power.
It bears repeating the Pacifica Hybrid is a plug - in model, meaning it can travel
up to 53 kilometres solely
on an electric charge, although we used that
up in about 20 minutes driving across the city at
highway speeds.
Vehicle Specification: Optional Equipment: 263 hp horsepower4 Doors8 - way power adjustable drivers seatAudio controls
on steering wheelClock - In - dashCruise controlExternal temperature displayFront - wheel driveHead airbags - Curtain 1st and 2nd rowHeated drivers seatHeated passenger seatInterior air filtrationMulti - function remote - Trunk / hatch / doorPassenger AirbagPower windows with 2 one - touchRemote power door locksSpeed - proportional power steeringSunroof - Express open / close glassTilt and telescopic steering wheelTrip computer 3.8 liter V6 DOHC engine4 - wheel ABS brakesAir conditioning with dual zone climate controlAutomatic TransmissionCompassDusk sensing headlightsFront fog / driving lightsFuel economy EPA
highway (mpg): 26 and EPA city (mpg): 17Heated driver mirror - HeatedHeated passenger mirror - HeatedHeated Windshield Washer Jets - Wiper parkLeather seatsOverhead console - Mini with storagePower retractable mirrorsRear bench seatsSignal mirrors - Turn signal in mirrorsStability controlTachometerTraction control - ABS and drivelineUniversal remote transmitter Exterior: 17» hyper silver alloy wheelsBody - color bumpers w / chrome insertBody - color grille w / chrome accentFront fog lampsP235 / 55VR17 tiresPwr tilt / slide sunroof w / 1 - touch open / closeWindshield wiper deicer Body - color body - side moldings w / chrome insertBody - color door handles w / chrome insertCompact spare tireLED taillightsProjector lens headlights w / automatic light controlSolar control tinted glass Interior: (2) rear coat hangers (3) assist gripsAnti - theft engine immobilizerDigital clockDual illuminated vanity mirrors, visor extensionsElectrochromic rearview mirror w / compassFront active head restraintsHomeLink universal garage door openerLeather wrapped shift knobPremium floor carpetingPwr rear sunshadeRear seat heat ductsSeatback pocketsTrip computer (3) 12V pwr outlets - inc: (1) center stack, (1) center console, (1) rear console60 / 40 split - folding rear seatCruise controlDoor tilt - out map pocketsDual zone automatic climate control w / rear ventsElectroluminescent instrument clusterFront center console - inc: dual tier storage, armrest, (2) cupholdersInstrumentation - inc: tachometer, coolant temp, trip odometerLighting - inc: dome, front map, rear reading, glove box, cargo area, ashtray, ignition cylinderPwr heated front bucket seats - inc: 8 - way pwr driver / 4 - way pwr passenger seating w / driver pwr lumbar supportPwr windows w / driver / front passenger auto
up / down featureRear window defogger w / timerSimulated leather door trimWarning signals - inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine Mechanical: 3.8 L MPI DOHC CVVT 24 - valve variable intake system V6 engine5 -
speed automatic transmission w / OD, Shiftronic, manual shift controlFront double wishbone / rear multi-link suspension w / twin - tube gas shocksFront / rear stabilizer bars 4 - wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)- inc: electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assistEngine -
speed - sensitive rack & pinion pwr steeringFront wheel drivePwr ventilated front / solid rear disc brakes Safety: 3 - point seat belts for all seating positions - inc: front adjustable shoulder anchors, pretensioners, force limitersBody - side reinforcementsFront / rear crumple zonesFront / rear seat - mounted side - impact airbagsLower / upper anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) systemPwr window lockoutShift interlock systemTraction control system (TCS) w / electronic stability control (ESC) Advanced front airbagsEnergy absorbing steering columnFront / rear roof - mounted side curtain airbagsHood buckling creases / safety stopsOccupant classification system (OCS) Rear door child safety locksTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Vehicle History: View The FREE CARFAX Report Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: Used Cars may have a Remaining - Factory Warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific
to this vehicle.
The thrifty engine is mated
to an advanced 6
Speed Automatic featuring Shiftronic, resulting in
up to 35mpg
on the
highway.
For the first half of 2017, there were updates generally every three weeks, such as the ability
to use Autosteer at
speeds up to 90 mph
on the
highway and 35 mph
on local roads.
I've taken the car
up to 120 + mph
on the
highway and it still feels buttoned down at high
speed.
The available Traffic Jam Assist function provides acceleration, braking, and steering guidance for semi-autonomous driving at
speeds up to 37 mph in congested city traffic, and Lane Keep Assist can steer the car back between lines
on the
highway if your attention is diverted.
An optional 6 -
speed automatic transmission is available and kicks
up fuel - economy ratings
to 29 - mpg city and 37 mpg
on the
highway.
The steering continues
to feel light enough at city
speeds while it weighs
up nicely
on the
highways.
Though the 164 lb - ft of torque that's available from low down in the rev range is certainly appreciated, the 134 - hp the 1.5 - liter has
on tap doesn't quite feel enough
to get the Mini Clubman
up to speed sufficiently — and especially
on areas like
highways.
Likewise, the five -
speed manual transmission that comes
on standard
on the 2.0 - liter engine isn't anything
to really write home about, and it's worth pointing out that the short top gear means the engine doesn't operate at especially low revs at
highway cruising
speeds, so do be prepared for that if you do end
up going with the manual transmission.
New for 2015, the Viper's refined 8.4 - liter V - 10 engine and Tremec six -
speed manual transmission delivers 645 horsepower and
up to 20 miles per gallon
on the
highway
A smooth shifting 6
Speed Automatic transmission with a tow / haul mode selector allows you
to achieve 17mpg
on the
highway and the capability
to tow near 10,000 lbs all while comfortably transporting
up to 12 people!
Those are small numbers and it shows with acceleration that is fine
on city streets, but lacking
on uphill stretches and getting
up to speed on the
highway.