The SVR has the sound and handling to match its engine performance, thanks to a new active quad exhaust system in which valves open electronically at 3000rpm to liberate more noise, plus a recalibrated rear differential, torque vectoring, adaptive dampers,
revised electric steering, Active Roll Control and six - piston Brembo brakes.
In the case of the 2016 Mazda3, which was tested in Australia last year, GVC is accompanied by a chassis upgrade including
revised electric steering tune, tweaked front and rear suspension dampers, new front stabiliser bar mount bushings and the addition of dynamic dampers for the rear cross member and trailing link.
Not exact matches
BMW has also tuned up a few key mechanical and chassis elements, including
revising the
electric - assist
steering system, strengthening the mounting points of the front suspension struts, and firming up the rear dampers for better dynamic response.
In terms of dynamic improvements, the 2015 Ford Focus ST has new front springs, different shock absorber tuning in the front and the rear, and
revised electric power
steering that's supposed to deliver better feel.
Of special interest, the all - wheel - drive SHO gets its own portfolio of improvements, including tweaks to its
electric power
steering,
revised paddle shifters, and more robust brakes, which it seriously needs.
The
electric power
steering has been
revised for greater linearity, but it still seems overly light on - center.
In addition to the Competition Package's stiffer springs, dampers, roll bars, lower ride height, and recalibrated stability control system, the 30th Anniversary Edition M5 gets
revised software for the Active M Differential, and unique tuning for the
electric power
steering for more fun during high - performance driving.
2016 brings a retuned suspension with different damping,
revised electric power
steering, and a continuously - variable transmission with
revised software.
All versions of the Coupe get unique chassis settings and
revised software for their
electric power
steering systems, but the R also gets slightly firmer springs (4.3 - percent stiffer at the front and 3.7 - percent stiffer at the rear.)
The
steering is also
revised; the Genesis is the first Hyundai to get a new rack - mounted, motor - driven
electric power
steering setup with a variable gear ratio.
Firmer dampers, bigger front brakes, 18in wheels and
revised settings for the
electric power
steering, intended to make it feel more naturally weighted, complete the mechanical changes.
One of the previous - generation Sonata's biggest flaws, its
electric power
steering, has thankfully been
revised to feel less like a video game and more like a real car.
Things like taillight covers, a smaller splitter, DB11 side mirrors, a retuned suspension,
revised gear ratios,
electric door locks,
steering wheel padding, more comfortable seats, and an ECU recalibration are just a few of the changes that make sure this Vulcan can handle everyday roads without issue.
Improvements abound from the newly tuned brakes,
electric power
steering, a
revised front and rear suspension and wide wheels.
Changes to Civic hatchback include retuned
electric power
steering to provide a more secure control during higher speeds, front and rear dampers were
revised for improving body control, toe and camber of the rear suspension were realigned to improve the hatchback's handling, privacy glass on the lower rear window, piano black touches on the number plate surround, tailgate and lower bumper; piano black front bumper, new alloy wheels, darker wheel arch garnishes, white stitching on the seats,
steering wheel and knee pad; aluminum inserts around the cup holder, glossy black inserts.
Mechanical upgrades to the car include a modified 1.2 - litre Revotron turbo - petrol motor from the standard Bolt, a
revised suspension with retuned springs and dampers making the car sit lower, a performance calibrated
electric power
steering and a high - flow exhaust system.
Subaru
revised the MacPherson front suspension and double - wishbone rear, and added a quick - ratio
electric power
steering system.
Other changes include the torque - variable
electric power
steering — a first for Ferrari — along with the rear - wheel
steering, a new electronic differential, a
revised traction control setup and a development of Ferrari's Side Slip Control.
Bentley claims a
revised air suspension and
electric power - assisted
steering with a variable rack ratio that greatly improves overall handling.
The
electric power
steering has been
revised for this model year.
Things have changed below the surface too, with
revised suspension settings including a stiffer front end and altered spring and damper rates for less body roll and better stability, along with a retune for the
electric power
steering system.
Priced from $ 26,995 for the standard trim model, the 2018 WRX gets
revised front styling with a larger lower grille opening, new front and rear suspension tuning for improved
steering stability and ride comfort, as well as
revised electric power
steering (EPS) for a «smoother, more natural feel.»
The refreshed Polo will, however, come with
electric steering,
revised suspension tune, fuel - saving idle - stop and regenerative braking systems, the Golf's classy touch - screens (5.0 - inch monochrome and 6.5 - inch colour) and the first employment of Volkswagen's new multi-media system including Bluetooth phone connectivity, satellite - navigation and (in Europe) the new MirrorLink apps system.
The third - generation model's mid-cycle update includes a new front grille that, until now, only appeared on the Focus
Electric, plus new headlamps,
revised taillamps and minor suspension and
steering changes.
Electric Seats, Heated Seats, Memory Seats, Satellite Navigation, Cruise Control, Automatic Climate Control Dual Zone,
Electric Steering Column, Automatic Headlights, Automatically Dimming Rear View Mirror, Heated Rear Seats,
Electric Rear Seats, Rear Lumbar Adjustment, Multi-Disc CD Player, Multi-function
Steering Wheel,
Electric Sunroof, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Privacy Glass,
Electric Mirrors,
Electric Windows, Sport Mode, Traction Control, Trip Computer, Mulliner Front Wing Badges, Quad Exhaust Tailpipes and
Revised Rear Bumper, Sport Bumpers, 2 Umbrellas to Luggage Compartment, Dark Stained Burr Walnut, Diamond Quilted Door Trim, Diamond Quilted Seat Facings, Embroidered Bentley Marque Emblems, Mulliner Inscription on Tread Plates, 19» Five Spoke Two Piece Polished Alloy Wheels, Bright Aluminium Inserts to Fascia and Waist Trail, Arnage T Sports Combination Level 2, Le Mans Specification, Full service history Finished in Tungsten Grey with Beluga Hide, 19» Five Spoke Two Piece Polished Alloy Wheels,
Electric Heated Memory Seats, Satellite Navigation, Automatic Climate Control Dual Zone, Cruise Control,
Electric Steering Column, Heated
Electric Rear Seats with Lumbar Adjustment,
Electric Sunroof, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, CD Multichanger, Privacy Glass, Sport Mode, Traction Control, Mulliner Front Wing Badges, Mulliner Inscription on Tread Plates, Quad Exhaust Tailpipes and
Revised Rear Bumper, Sport Bumpers, 2 Umbrellas to Luggage Compartment, Arnage T Sports Combination Level 2, Le Mans Specification, Embroidered Bentley Marque Emblems, 6 Month Warranty.
Plus the
electric power
steering has been
revised for a smoother, more natural feel.
Inside, all models score USB inputs relocated to the front of the centre console, larger front door pockets, a classier new multifunction
steering wheel from the new CX - 9 (with leather trim and shift paddles for all but Neo models), a
revised colour display and DAB + digital radio for the MZD - Connect infotainment screen (not in Neo) and an
electric parking brake from Touring level.
Tuning of the
electric power
steering is updated for more feel and heft, while Chevy says the brakes were also
revised to provide a more confident feel.
From Maxx level up, the
steering wheel brings leather trim and shift paddles and a
revised colour display with DAB + digital radio for the MZD - Connect infotainment screen, while an
electric parking brake is now standard from Touring level.
Far more convincing is the latest Mazda3's comprehensively
revised chassis, which brings new
electric steering tune, tweaked front and rear suspension dampers, new front stabiliser bar mount bushings and the addition of dynamic dampers for the rear cross member and trailing link.
A
revised front and rear suspension and wider wheels provide a more comfortable ride and more confident handling while
electric power
steering improves
steering feel and reduces fuel consumption.