Also new for 2018, there's
the option of adaptive dampers — a much - needed upgrade that should iron out smaller imperfections and improve secondary ride comfort exponentially
Updated in 2015,
the option of adaptive dampers has largely rectified this, while interior upgrades coupled with a few exterior changes, has put the A-class right up to the top of its class.
Not exact matches
Adaptive suspension
dampers and self - leveling rear suspension are standard, and the BMW X5 xDrive40e can be equipped with all the
option packages
of a regular X5.
The 3.2 FSI Quattro automatic is the priciest, most potent, and most sophisticated version
of the new model range at launch — especially when it is fitted, as was our test car, with high - tech
options such as Drive Select, dynamic steering, switchable
dampers, lane assist (departure warning), side assist (rearview blind spot detection),
adaptive cruise control,
adaptive headlights (swiveling xenons), and eighteen - inch wheels shod with 245 / 40 YR -18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
Available
options will include a dual - clutch automatic transmission,
adaptive suspension
dampers, bigger brakes, a pair
of rather brash aerodynamic aids, and an electronic limited - slip differential.
Depending on trim level and
options selected, there's a choice
of four suspension setups — steel springs, springs with
adaptive dampers, sports suspension, and an air suspension setup (which may be one to avoid if our experience with the A7's jittery ride quality on air suspension is any indication).
Another
option that has the potential to change the car's character significantly is a set
of adaptive dampers.
As in the rest
of the R8 range, Audi's magnetic ride
adaptive damper control is an
option, instilling excellent body control without compromising too much on comfort and wheel travel.
Adaptive dampers and steel springs is your next
option followed by the same
dampers but with # 2000 worth
of air suspension.
The usual gamut
of Porsche performance
options, including carbon - ceramic brakes and
adaptive dampers, should be available.
Sharing its platform with the Golf, the T - Roc will benefit from the same suite
of active and passive safety systems, as well as other
options like
adaptive dampers and switchable driver modes — all very grown up stuff for a compact SUV.
The rear axle features a self - levelling air suspension setup, but there's also the
option of upgrading to an
adaptive all - around suspension system with Dynamic
Damper Control.
Check the
options lists and the available packages and you'll find a host
of ride - improving updates ranging from
adaptive dampers to a torque - vectoring rear differential.
Enhancing the Astra's dynamic performance still further is the
option of Vauxhall's clever FlexRide system, a rarity in this sector which offers drivers three unique
damper settings — standard, sport and tour — while being fully
adaptive to changes in driving style and cornering speed.
It gets lowered, stiffened suspension springs, uprated anti-roll bars and upgraded passive
dampers as standard, but it can be had with switchable «sport select» suspension as an
option (which isn't «DCC»
adaptive damping as such but instead describes
dampers with two lots
of compression and rebound settings that you can chop and change between electronically via the car's driving modes).
The order guide also reveals that the 2018 Mustang will get a 10 - speed automatic and a set
of MagneRide
adaptive dampers as
options.
Specially tuned springs,
dampers and anti-roll bars are joined, for the first time on the GTI, by the
option of Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which comprises adjustable pneumatic
dampers.
Diesel models come with conventional springs and
dampers as standard, with the
option of upgrading to PASM
adaptive dampers.
Suspension is double wishbones and a manual diff on the GT and an electronic one on the GT S model, with the GT S getting
adaptive dampers - offering Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus — and there's even a Dynamic Plus Package that adds active engine mounts plus the
option of ceramic brakes.
The # 1000 Magnetic Ride would be tempting, and with 29 per cent
of buyers
optioning these
adaptive dampers, they're a popular choice.
In combination with
Adaptive Drive, the system also serves to control the
damper curves by way
of Dynamic Drive Control, in this case providing the additional COMFORT mode as a further
option.
On the firm side Style is in the eye
of the beholder but (after the cool virtual cockpit instruments; shame it's part
of the $ 2500 Technik pack) the first
option we'd pick is
adaptive dampers including Audi drive select ($ 1500) and the last is sport suspension ($ 400).
The bonnet scoop and LED daytime running lights will be carried over from the S, with MINI's extensive list
of options — including
adaptive dampers and sports exhaust — available, too.