Sentences with phrase «raised driving position»

The Nissan Pathfinder provides a good view of the road ahead as a result of its raised driving position.

It packaged Lexus strengths — sybaritic comfort, preternatural quiet, bombproof quality — with features we suddenly all wanted: a raised driving position, extra ground clearance, all - wheel drive, four doors for four seats, and a Labrador retriever - size cargo bay with a liftgate.

With a ground clearance of 180 mm (7 inches), the new Ignis should be able to tackle some of the more difficult roads, while the raised driving position is going to provide great visibility of what's up ahead.

The EcoSport looks a bit like the Land Rover Evoque to us, with a raised driving position and high ground clearance for light off - roading.

There's no mistaking the raised driving position that you slide into from the kerb for anything other than an SUV hallmark, but it's also a little more recumbent than in some rivals.

There is the staple SUV raised driving position up front; while, in the back, Jaguar is claiming kneeroom closer to an Audi Q5 than a Q3.

Many buyers may well feel that the Active Tourer feels «sporty» as a BMW should, but this kind of sporty doesn't always translate well in front - drive cars, especially one with a raised driving position.

Both crossovers have that raised driving position loved by so many.

Thanks to light, responsive steering, the good overall visibility and the raised driving position that crossovers typically feature, the Mazda CX - 5 is a vehicle that you can place with relative confidence on the road, with the slightly restricted rear window size being alleviated somewhat by the reversing camera that comes as standard on all variants bar those with the 2.0 - liter engine Factor in those attributes with the good grip levels and controlled body lean when cornering, and the Mazda CX - 5 ends up being a vehicle that's rather enjoyable to drive, and is surprisingly able to hold onto a line when cornering when you consider the height of the vehicle.

The high stance and raised driving position causes a bit more wind noise than in conventional hatchbacks, too.

Fortunately for Peugeot, that's just what most buyers look for in an SUV: a raised driving position, the feeling of safety, sturdy looks, and practicality.

The raised driving position and light steering make it well - suited to driving around town, but if you want a Suzuki Vitara with the maker's ALLGRIP four - wheel - drive system, you'll have to go for a higher - spec SZ5 model or above.

That means you get the same sort of luxurious ambiance, plenty of tech and a raised driving position that provides a commanding view of the road.

It combines the open - top glamour of a luxury four - seater convertible with the raised driving position, off - road ability and road presence of an SUV.

The raised driving position will be kept.

You're also sat relatively low for a crossover; you still get some of the raised driving position but body roll is kept well in check and that inspires confidence if you need to push on.

You also benefit from the added visibility provided by the GT's raised driving position.

The CX430 will be additional to the Kuga and, since it is based on the front - wheel - drive C2 platform, it is expected to be conventional hatchback - like, with a slightly raised driving position.

Given the choice, we'd tend to spend our hard - earned cash on a more traditional vehicle than an upright crossover, but we're not too blinded by driving sports cars to understand that the raised driving position, greater ground clearance, interior volume and even the styling of such vehicles make them desirable purchases for some.

With a low window - line and a raised driving position courtesy of the high ground clearance, the Forester is a car that makes you feel in control, and there's also something relaxing about the deep, distant throb of the horizontally - opposed engine.

Not exact matches

Buoyed by strong corporate balance sheets positioned to drive further M&A, the prospect of solid GDP anchoring steady earnings growth, and a Fed set to raise interest rates while mindful of incoming data, we expect the advancing tide to continue rolling.

«Its bad enough that Congressman Frank helped drive our economy over a cliff, but now he is using his position to help my opponents raise money.»

Combined with his changing stance on congestion pricing (he voted in favor in the Council, but now claims to oppose it) this position raises questions as to whether his positions on the issues are driven by principles or the desire to be returned to office for a third term.

The School of Medicine is the academic partner of UPMC, which has collaborated with the University to raise the standard of medical excellence in Pittsburgh and to position health care as a driving force behind the region's economy.

While maintaining a neutral shoulder position, drive your elbows down towards the ground to raise your body up until your chin is above the bar.

Even after raising the seat up into the proper driving position for myself, the belt cut too high on my neckline, causing some irritation.

Marcos has lowered the floor and raised the roof for production cars and, in combination with a new thinner seat - base, the driving position is said to be much improved.

It all starts with the driving position, which despite the raised ride height gives the sense that you're hunkered low in the car, helping create an impression of an instant connection with the tarmac.

I'm enjoying the easy driving position, an interior of great clarity and good quality and a raised gearlever with an MX -5-esque shift.

The A3 comes in the sweeping roofline and hatchback proportions while the Q3 is reflected in the raised ride height and slightly elevated driving position.

The All - new Accent is set to raise the segment benchmarks for driving dynamics and safety while delivering outstanding fuel efficiency and maintaining Hyundai's competitive position for unbeatable value.

The Lexus NX's raised suspension and high driving position give you a commanding view of the road ahead, while you also enjoy a wide range of seat and steering - wheel adjustment.

The driving position is slightly raised — Rolls rather awkwardly calls it an «authority» position — but the view out is not Range Rover-esque, as it is in the Phantom.

It certainly has the looks of an adventurous mud - plugger, with tough body cladding, muscular curves and bold wheels, while its raised ride height adds road presence as well as providing a great view from its lofty driving position.

It has also raised the seat heights in every position to give a greater SUV - style high - driving position.

Another is the raised up driving position of crossovers.

Embodying Kia's new - found visual dynamism the new Sportage is a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty design that successfully blends the key features of an SUV — the commanding driving position, heightened sense of security and raised ground clearance — and envelopes them in a sleek and urban - friendly design with global appeal.

The seats are low to the ground, and have knobs to manually raise or lower the front and back of the seat, optimizing driving position.

Kia says the new Sportage «successfully blends the key features of an SUV — the commanding driving position and heightened sense of security and raised ground clearance — and envelopes them in a sleek and urban - friendly design with global appeal.»

Worse, the position of the port meant my USB drive stuck up above the level of the controls, raising the possibility of the driver knocking it out of place while reaching for the drive mode control.

The raised seating position ensures an imperious brand of driving pleasure, and the luxurious levels of space provide everything you need for a relaxing journey,» says Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design.

A low hip point and a raised steering wheel angle create a linear driving position in the RC F, for a feel that's more racecar than road car.

Dealer did not go the extra mile for me when I needed them to, resulting in additional time living with a broken rear sunshade stuck in the up position (and a dangerous, distraction while driving since the car always tried to lower the sunshade, then raise the sunshade when shifting into R and then D...

That of course starts with the brand's traditional raised Sports Command Driving Position — not just a raised seat height, but also a design that positions the seat, pillars and dash to maximize forward visibility.

The move raised some eyebrows, but really, as long as the engine remains in its position behind the driver, the Cayman's driving dynamics will remain intact.

JUKE fuses the best qualities of a sports car, including a sporty driving position, dynamic handling and powerful engine, with the best aspects of an SUV — such as a robust lower body, raised ground height, improved visibility and confident stance.

What is more the car's raised seating position offers a supreme view of the road, giving the characteristic MINI drive feel a whole new dimension.

A complete facelift will be required to create the hyper car of the future, using completely different parts to cover the bare chassis again starting at the front with a more aggressive styling for the front bumper featuring large air intakes to feed air onto several radiators, interior, brakes... etc... the lower fin on the front bumper will be electronically controlled into different positions regarding speed and road condition, a similar system will be used on the custom side sills and lower rear diffuser... flexible parts will be in a low position for normal driving but can be raised when the condition of the street is bad or when you want to drive up a ramp or into an underground parking lot.

U.S. corporations may be in a stronger position to pursue growth opportunities and spend capital in ways that drive up productivity, create more jobs, and raise wages.

I mean you had to raise money at 10 percent, and there were lots of people willing to invest at 10 percent, and there where no protected economic positions competition was gonna drive the return to 10 percent.