With the magnetic
ride control suspension firmed up, the body stays respectably controlled.
Not exact matches
To meet the
firm's handling and
ride goals, the RX is available with electronically
controlled Adaptive Variable
Suspension, and optional active anti-roll bars.
In its regular setting the
suspension gives a
ride that's
firm but very well
controlled, and there's a sense that the taut shell is allowing it to get on with the job at hand.
Like many compact cars, the Corolla has a
firm,
controlled ride, but there's an unappealing brittleness to the Toyota's
suspension tuning and you end up feeling more road imperfections than you'd care to.
Stiffer
suspension helps the Kuga
control its mass in corners, but it results in the
firmest ride, especially at low speed.
High chassis rigidity, a
firm suspension (GM's Magnetic
Ride Control), a slightly wider front and rear track than the sedan's, and quick (2.7 turns lock - to - lock) ZF rack - mounted electric steering combine to provide the sense of connection that prompts drivers to seek the long way home and sends them forth on lengthy weekend forays with no particular destination.
The optional Dynamic
Ride Control suspension allows the driver to toggle between a firm and somewhat less firm ride, while an optional dynamic steering rack scales between a laid - back ratio on the highway before ramping up to something quick enough to enable breezy U-turns in parking l
Ride Control suspension allows the driver to toggle between a
firm and somewhat less
firm ride, while an optional dynamic steering rack scales between a laid - back ratio on the highway before ramping up to something quick enough to enable breezy U-turns in parking l
ride, while an optional dynamic steering rack scales between a laid - back ratio on the highway before ramping up to something quick enough to enable breezy U-turns in parking lots.
We are able to change the focus of the
suspension from a comfort - biased
ride to one which offers more dynamic responses, by placing the electronically adjustable shock absorbers in either Sport or Sport + modes (adjusted via the Drive Mode Selector), providing
firmer damping
control for more agile handling.
Road handling is best in the GT, which has a
firmer suspension that allows for better
control in turns without giving passengers a rough
ride in return.
The car's fully independent
suspension provides a
firm, yet supple European
ride, and
controlled handling characteristics that border on the athletic.
There's also a well sorted
suspension package, which does the typically French thing of allowing some bodyroll before
firming up, offering impeccable
ride quality on all surfaces (even if the 17 - inch Michelin tyres are loud on most) and confidence - inspiring body
control during hard cornering.
When the 1990 Rolls - Royce sedans are delivered to dealers late next month, they will still look the same, but under the skin they will have a new, more complicated
suspension system and - surprise, surprise - a more expensive price tag.The Silver Spur II and The Silver Spirit II will have what Rolls - Royce calls an «automatic
ride control suspension system» linked to a computer that adjusts the
ride from soft to
firm depending on driving conditions.
In addition, anti-lock disc brakes occupied all four corners, and Automatic
Ride Control came standard, which could
firm up the
suspension under cornering or when turbo boost pressure exceeded 10 psi.
Appropriately enough, the standard M40i dress code includes a notably
firmer M Sport
suspension, bigger M Sport brakes, and BMW's Dynamic Damper
Control which can automatically monitor and adjust the shock - absorber settings 400 times every second to optimize
ride / handling for the road conditions.
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All the
controls feel well - weighed and set up to get the most out of this sporty little coupe, detail changes to the
suspension have only improved its abilities over time but the
ride is still
firm and can be a bit unforgiving over rough pavement surfaces.
The
firm ride that plagued some versions of the DB9 has been much improved in the DB11 and thanks to a newly designed
suspension setup with adaptive damping, advanced traction
control system, positive torque
control and dynamic torque vectoring, handling has been improved too.
Thanks to the Porsche active
suspension management (or PSAM), the electronically
controlled dampers kept the
ride firm, not harsh.
Tata engineers have
firmed up the
suspension settings, especially at the rear, and the use of new multivalve dampers give it a more
controlled ride.