On top of that, its suspension is
compliant over longer journeys, even on less than perfect roads, and the seats are amazing in their mix of support and comfort.
The 4,133 - millimetre - long, 1,789 - millimetre - wide and 1,549 - millimetre - tall MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is equally adept when it comes to crossing the boundaries of urban mobility, and its generous levels of space and seating comfort encourage the driver and passengers to admire the qualities of this versatile performance athlete
over longer journeys as well.
It's not an issue, and will only be noticeable for taller
passengers over long journeys, but there are rival offerings that are more practical as a family workhorse.
Official combined cycle economy figures for plug - in hybrids are often incredibly hard to replicate in the real world,
especially over longer journeys where these models are forced to use their internal combustion engines.
For instance, whilst the front seats are nicely supportive, have lots of height adjustment and are very comfortable to sit
in over longer journeys, the protruding seat bolsters that hug your body tight can make ingress and egress a bit awkward.
Even better, interior cabin space is to a high standard as well: bar slightly compromised head room for taller passengers who make do with the middle seat in the rear bench, there's enough all - round space for passengers of most dimensions to sit
comfortably over longer journeys, and cubby spaces are quite plentiful in terms of size and total too.
With better build quality and lower NVH, the Vento feels more
calm over long journeys, you simply feel more relaxed in the VW, irrespective of you being the driver or passenger.
That said, the rear is not exactly easy to enter, and nor is it particularly roomy — fine for children under double - digit years, we'd suggest, but not ideally suited to adults over longer journeys
Happily, the volume is reduced at lower revs, making the new BMW quite subdued at typical highway cruising speeds in taller gears for more subdued
progress over longer journeys.
Newly developed M multifunctional seats can be individually modified to offer the driver and front passenger with comfortably firm back support, regardless if it is for optimum lateral support through quickly - taken corners or
travelling over long journeys.
Handily, the rear seatbacks in both cars can be adjusted for rake in two defined steps, allowing you to move them to a more accommodating position for added
comfort over longer journeys.
The smaller 360 mm steering wheel is a big improvement on the larger item in the previous car, too, while the optional bucket seats are brilliantly supportive and comfortable
even over longer journeys.
Most supermini hot hatches in this price bracket and with this level of performance and dynamic ability were pretty tiring motorway companions, but this car is refined and comfortable
over long journeys.
Those Recaro seats are quite hard, but they also have pronounced side bolsters to hold you securely and feel comfortable
over long journeys.
The rear seats can be tilted to nine different angles, meaning they can be left upright to optimise stowage space in the boot or reclined for greater rear occupant comfort
over long journeys.
If it wasn't for the fact the BMW X3 is: A) Not available with proper leather in the UK market - merely leather seat facings (unlike the x5, where you can specify pukka leather) B) Too common a brand on our roads now - a whiff of mass production C) uncomfortable
over long journeys... I'd have been tempted to buy one.
The seats in the Ioniq are comfortable and supportive, even
over longer journeys.
Over longer journeys even driving enthusiasts are likely to prefer Comfort mode at touring speeds, but the Velar's steering improves once there's some steering lock applied.
On the other hand, the cushioning on the Ameo's front seats are firmer, which essentially translates into more comfort
over long journeys.
One tends to sit in a «knee up» position, that can get uncomfortable
over long journeys.
The boot offers space for two large suitcases or four 46 - inch golf bags, and the SAV's high level of variability — thanks in part to its 40: 20: 40 split / folding rear seat backrest — is retained, as are the generous levels of space and comfort
over long journeys that it offers in all five seats.
The 12.1 - inch touch panel monitor is one of the biggest in this class, and the legrest and 3 - step adjustable footrest ensures maximum comfort
over longer journeys.