Sentences with phrase «predictable handling»

The longer wheelbase meant more rear - seat passenger space compared to a conventional two - door Mini coupe, plus it delivered more predictable handling and a more comfortable ride besides.

Together they provide predictable handling at speed and excellent cornering grip, whether in the wet or the dry.

More predictable handling in emergency maneuvers (reduced over - and under - steer characteristics)

Michelin Pilot Super Sports also feature variable tension aramid and nylon belts, helping to resist centrifugal growth, making for predictable handling at speed with even wear.

The XC60 crossover is not as sporty or athletic as some of its competitors, but it is supremely comfortable to drive, with predictable handling and very good ride quality.

A C - Tronic suspension system guarantees the downforce on the car at speeds above 120km / h, ensuring adequate suspension travel and therefore preserving predictable handling characteristics.

The Fit's suspension offers up the kind of predictable handling you'd expect, but with a sharpness you don't, and it combines with the hatchback's above - average steering feel to make this subcompact genuinely entertaining in sharp corners.

Using dynamic, hydraulically actuated left - to - right rear wheel torque vectoring to help turn the vehicle, the Ridgeline's AWD system delivers more responsive, neutral and predictable handling performance while providing outstanding all - weather traction and control.

The compact MX - 5 is rear - wheel drive and low in mass, an engineering achievement that provides excellent, predictable handling while still allowing some thrills.

«Solid, predictable handling on the street, and it's not bad on the track considering its mass.»

Combining predictable handling and high - speed durability with year - round capability, the Michelin Pilot Sport A / S 3 + uses sunflower oil and Extreme Silica technology in the tread rubber to increase traction at low temperatures and in wet conditions.

Another downside is less predictable handling.

The idea is to promote sporty, yet predictable handling under all kinds of road conditions, while allowing the driver to control throttle input to stimulate the vehicle's directional path in much the same way as a traditional RWD car.

The extensive use of strategically located high - tensile steel body structures reduces weight, improves weight - distribution and increases body rigidity, all of which promote consistent, predictable handling behavior and sharper steering responses.

Meanwhile, the TRX250X has an agile cornering character, giving the rider predictable handling over a wide variety of terrain types.

In the hard - edged Corsa drive mode, the Performante splits torque to slightly bias the rear end and chooses a shorter, fixed steering ratio to facilitate predictable handling.

The CVT is linked to a multi-plate transfer clutch AWD system that offers predictable handling and automatically shifts torque to the back wheels to balance power distribution under hard acceleration or in low - traction conditions.

Factor in the less aggressive Drivatar AI system and a more predictable handling model, and you have the makings of what should be the king of racing games on Xbox One.

Predictable handling in daily driving was obviously the goal, as the Golf R displayed none of the tail - happiness for which Ford's front - drive Focus ST is known.

A lengthy drive on public roads revealed the G70 hits its target of delivering comfort over sportiness, with predictable handling and a general ease of driving that will undoubtedly appeal to executive car buyers.

Lessons learned by Michelin in the punishing environment of the Le Mans 24 Hours — how to maintain high levels of grip and predictable handling characteristics for lap after manic lap, hour upon gruelling hour — inevitably feed back into the Michelin road tyres you can buy for your own car.

The Audi A3 Sportback delivers a mature blend of predictable handling, a comfortable and quiet ride, plus smooth and effortless performance

The benefits of its lighter design are greater payload capacity and fuel economy, and FWD provides more predictable handling and better overall traction.

«It was not our intention to build a Porsche beater,» said program engineering manager Bill Knapp, whose prime on - road objective was safe and predictable handling.

My basic impression of modern VW cars and SUVs is that they might feel overly soft at first blush (aside from GTI sport models), but when you push them a bit, they respond with firm and predictable handling, and decent acceleration.

The Nissan Qashqai offers a pair of smooth diesel engines, comfortable suspension and predictable handling

Predictable handling, increased traction in unpredictable weather and, in the ProMaster van's case, Best - in - Class turning radius Based on WardsAuto Large Van segmentation.

This results in balanced, predictable handling, which not only gives you more control behind the wheel, it also helps make driving more fun.

They use Fox - proven damping technology to provide a comfortable ride and predictable handling in a verity of conditions.

This design concept and configuration — engine at the front, drive wheels at the rear — guarantees optimum traction, near - perfect weight distribution front - to - rear, excellent directional stability, and predictable handling.

The latest MINI is one of the most all - out fun cars to drive at any price, with safe, predictable handling, near zero body roll and lots of feel through the seat and steering wheel.

provides predictable handling and requires no rear driveshaft.

The suspension offers up predictable handling that's exactly sharp enough to keep you entertained.

The vice free, predictable handling is a nice change from twitchy on the limit mid-engined setups but with these cars appreciating fast, better get one before they spiral out of reach.

On my favorite mountain road testing circuit, the Accord was a pretty fun drive with planted, predictable handling that impressed me and felt like a good match with the performance of Honda's chosen powertrain and brakes.

The steering is direct and the Passat has predictable handling.

These characteristics ensure safe and predictable handling.

The car feels sprightly and agile on the highway with commendable straight line stability, predictable handling and confident braking.

Pros: Simple, user - friendly control layout; comfortable, absorbent ride with composed, predictable handling; decent back - seat space; good fuel economy with 4 - cylinder engine

Moreover, the anti-roll bars and support mounts are closely matched to the significantly increased engine power, producing exceptional control and predictable handling.

The ride is also smooth as the suspension offers neutral ride quality and predictable handling.

Thankfully the Audi's Quattro all - wheel drive system and predictable handling should be enough to get you out of most situations and help keep the TT's insurance rates manageable.

Don't expect sporty feelings from the Avensis, because the car was build with a focus on safe and predictable handling, therefore comfort came first.