Performance may not be the best in the segment but it is decent, the engine is more
responsive at low speed.
Like the CLA45 AMG, the throttle doesn't feel all
that responsive at low speeds, it's a lot like the feeling of a clutch being disengaged slowly.
So it is
responsive at low speeds and incredibly smooth, even through multiple gear changes.
Not exact matches
The six -
speed dual - clutch automatic is snappy and
responsive — except, that is,
at low speeds, particularly when moving off from a stop.
Both variations of the 9 -
speed are crisp and
responsive (noticeably more so in manual and sport modes) without acting balky or awkward
at lower speeds.
The Toyota's engine is
responsive and fun to wring out, shedding its industrial
low - revs chunter for an unusual flat - four note that has the tone and pitch of an old Impreza but played
at 150 per cent
speed.
The five -
speed automatic can be abrupt with downshifts, especially
at low speeds, but the transmission is always
responsive to right - pedal inputs and reliably chooses the right gear.
Particular objectives were to increase steering precision and agility
at lower speeds, so that the car was more
responsive and fun - to - drive in typical urban driving conditions.
TSI engines also deliver higher torque output
at relatively
lower engine
speeds, which makes these engines
responsive as well as fuel - efficient in a wide range of operating conditions.
A highly efficient slip - controlled converter lock - up clutch and specially - developed torque converter guarantee a highly
responsive engine, with an exceptionally powerful starting ratio for exciting acceleration, and high
speed at low engine revs for optimal fuel consumption and emissions.
It's peppy
at low speeds, more
responsive than your average 1.2 petrol
at middle revs, and gets better and better the more you wind it.
Steering feedback is precise and
responsive even
at lower speeds allowing you to predict the car's movements, thanks to McLaren keeping the system hydraulic and not going electric like most others.
The nature of the single -
speed transmission and instantaneous electric torque makes for pretty good off the line acceleration away from intersections and a
responsive pedal feel
at lower city
speeds.
Murray Dietsch, director of Land Rover programmes, said: «We've tuned the Range Rover Evoque's chassis and Electric Power - Assisted Steering (EPAS) to deliver precise and
responsive steering
at lower speeds, making the car nimble and fun to drive.»
The steering is light and
responsive enough to make the Volt feel effortless
at the
low city
speeds that it's most comfortable
at without feeling ponderous and twitchy
at the highway
speeds that it's capable of.
The steering is light and
responsive with additional power assistance
at lower speeds for enhanced maneuverability, but firmer and with less assistance
at higher
speeds.
Murray Dietsch, director of Land Rover programmes, said: «We've tunedthe Range Rover Evoque's chassis and Electric Power - Assisted Steering (EPAS) to deliver precise and
responsive steering
at lower speeds, making the car nimble and fun to drive.»
The Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series GXL double cab - chassis towing performance appeared to mirror that of solo performance — that is,
at lower speed it was quite
responsive but out on the highway
at 100km / h it wasn't nearly as eager to accelerate.
Merging safety and performance, the Impala's
responsive brakes are easy to modulate
at low speeds and certain of their task
at high
speeds.
Even so,
at low engine
speeds, the GT - R isn't as
responsive as the car Nissan has benchmarked it against, Porsche's 911 Turbo.
Electronic Power Steering The smoothest, most
responsive electronic power steering available, with Variable Assist for easier steering
at lower speeds.
Standard Electronic Power Steering The smoothest, most
responsive electronic power steering available, with Variable Assist for easier steering
at lower speeds.
The resulting performance character, while
responsive in
low -
speed situations, delivers supreme power
at higher engine
speeds.
At lower speeds, the transmission is much more likely to stay in the meaty part of the torque curve, which is why the crossover feels so
responsive around town.