It wasn't noticeable when cold and when
riding at low speed.
If we're nit picking,
the ride at low speed might be a tad too firm for some tastes.
By monitoring body movement 100 times a second and wheel movement 500 times a second, the system is designed to provide continuously variable damping to suit the conditions2, delivering a comfortable
ride at lower speeds and even better handling at higher speeds3.
The secondary -
ride at low speeds is also fairly rough around the edges, though if that's the trade - off for such composure when speeds inevitably increase, we'll gladly accept it.
However, with stiffer springs and dampers, bigger brakes, a thicker anti-roll bar and stickier tyres it handles very neatly indeed — the trade - off is a jittery
ride at low speeds, although things smooth out as you up the pace.
However, the ride quality of the A3 Cabriolet, like the A3 sedan, truly impressed us with the absorbent
ride at low speeds, especially over harsh bumps.
In Eco / Comfort mode
the ride at low speeds is great and although you can hear the suspension working its way over harsh bumps, you never really feel them in the cabin.
M Sport models with large wheels and low - profile tyres mean that even on adaptive dampers and in Comfort mode, the X3 has a firm
ride at low speeds.
The Brezza's stiff suspension gives it a firm
ride at low speeds although the ride is better than the Nexon at high speeds, translating into better high - speed stability as well.
A new air suspension system with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) creates an even more refined and comfortable
ride at lower speeds, yet can reduce the Mulsanne's ride height automatically at high speeds to reduce lift and improve aerodynamic stability.
The main negative is a relatively firm
ride at lower speeds, which can send jolts into the car.
Not exact matches
For example, if a driver gets a
low rating and is accused of
speeding or driving unsafely during the
ride, Uber could look
at the driving data to determine what happened.Though Uber could reserve looking
at the data only when there is a complaint, nothing prevents it from actively monitoring its drivers to regularly conduct quality control and make sure there's no unsafe behavior.
Unlike most other helmets, your child can wear his bicycle helmet for a few other activities, including recreational roller and inline skating and when
riding a scooter
at low speeds.
This made the suspension
ride a little further off the ground when travelling
at speed,
lowering the risk of road debris damaging the battery.
Strangely, the engine feels like a diesel, because the six -
speed automatic has been programmed to shift smoothly (although slowly) to
ride the wave of torque
at low rpm.
The air suspension's continuous damping control system has also been recalibrated to offer a plusher
ride at trundling
speeds and
lowers the car slightly when you're getting after it out in the Bavarian countryside.
So that the Mercedes SUV remains as competent in turns as in a straight line, the GL63 benefits from AMG - specific suspension parts, including air suspension with adaptive damping that automatically
lowers the
ride height
at high
speeds.
The
ride is gentle without being soft, the transmission is rather transparent, and the steering is excellent, although quite heavy
at low speeds.
Our test car was fitted with the # 2600 Dynamic Pack Plus, and
at lower speeds there is just enough give in the suspension to give a cushioned and settled
ride quality on the optional 20 - inch wheels.
The
ride is fidgety
at low speeds, however above 50mph or so it starts to smooth out anything but the most severe bumps.
With the optional 18 - inch alloy wheels there's an unyielding quality to the Alfa's
low -
speed ride around town that a more generous tyre sidewall may mitigate, but it's not something that anyone interested in a sports saloon would baulk
at, and it's more comfortable than a Jag XE.
The Panamera
rides a touch busy
at low speeds, a sensation that evokes the segment's less pillowy contenders, like the Audi A8 and Jaguar XJ.
Being turbocharged, it doesn't make much noise and it's so easy to drive
at low speed,
rides so well, that you treat it like any normal 911.
At low speeds the chassis does feel very tautly sprung on rougher surfaces, but with
speed the
ride does settle markedly.
Our first taste of the car is exclusively on track and behind a pace car that appears to be on a qualifying lap, so the subtleties of
ride quality,
low rev response, and the finesse of the controls
at low speeds will have to wait.
Since the rear multi-link suspension faithfully reports every pavement imperfection, the 21 - inch tires do the
ride quality no favors and even the 19s prove fussy
at low speed.
Instead, it is totally committed
at all times, noisily picking up and tumble - flushing loose chippings through the echo - chamber wheelhouses, celebrating an aggressively informative
low -
speed ride, letting the manly intake rasp and the dense exhaust rumble do most of the talking.
At low speeds, however and despite the sophisticated damping the
ride is too firm, but you don't need much
speed (40mph plus) for it to settle and for the GT to come together.
Chuntering through the outskirts of Sant» Agata towards the autostrada reveals the Gallardo
rides more stiffly
at low speed.
The result is a cushier
low -
speed ride and a plusher chassis calibration
at speeds of up to 100 mph.
OK, I'll admit that
at very
low speeds, like those Richard has to endure in London, the
ride isn't a feather - filled duvet.
At low speeds it's familiar Mini: quick steering, strong torque, stiff, flat
ride.
Enjoy a smooth
ride with the Class - Exclusive Active - Level ™ Four Corner Air Suspension which increases fuel efficiency on the highway by automatically
lowering the truck body
at higher
speeds.
With the magnetic dampers in their default «normal» setting, the
ride is impressively supple
at low speeds, and while it's accompanied by that tautness and sport - biased swagger typical of any high - performance car wearing fat,
low - profile rubber, the Spyder is a comfortable car.
And with Active - Level ™ Four - Corner Air Suspension System, 13 available on Ram 1500, you get 5 separate modes of suspension that automatically
lower the vehicle
at highway
speeds to help achieve exceptional
ride comfort, capability and fuel economy.
When fitted with the 19 - inch wheels, it feels harsh when driving over rough patches
at low speeds, while the
ride on the highway can be bouncy.
The
ride is firm
at low speed but, as this is a performance car, we'd say it's perfectly acceptable.
It delivers tangible benefits from a driving perspective with the Fiat offering a smoother
ride than before and reasonable handling, particularly
at low speeds.
Ride quality is good
at low and moderate
speeds.
Complaints: As it was on - road, the suspension was stiff
at low speed on rough terrain, which made for a harsh
ride; the traction control was often overactive and can't be completely canceled; and four - wheel - drive engagement was a tad slow.
The modifications to the suspension also help improve
low -
speed ride, bringing greater levels of comfort without any detriment to the way it absorbs irregularities
at higher
speeds.
The TRD Pro's
ride was a bit harsh on rough roads
at low speed, but the suspension was in its element on rough roads
at speed.
At low speeds, you do feel every bump that comes your way and it just knocks you around, but the
ride is supremely better when you pick up
speed and in a straight - line like say the highway or expressway it crosses that 3 - digit figure with sheer ease and you won't feel a thing.
Stiff suspension and large alloy wheels (with very
low - profile tyres) combine to make the
ride really quite uncomfortable — especially
at low speeds.
It can raise
ride height for greater ground clearance,
lower it for better aerodynamics
at freeway
speeds, and generally keep the occupants comfortable.
The three - chamber active air suspension also helps with the off - road work, dropping 50 mm in
ride height
at highway
speeds to improve handling and
lower fuel consumption, then rising 70 mm in the car's off - road mode.
At town
speeds the A4 simply excels thanks to its absorbent
low speed ride, delivered despite the
low profile 17 inch tyres.
The Airmatic system uses air springs to alter the
ride height of the SUV on demand,
lowering the body
at speed to boost economy and stability or raising the suspension when offroad for better ground clearance.
At town
speeds the A4 simply excels thanks to its absorbent
low speed ride, delivered despite the
low profile 17 - inch tyres.
Stiffer suspension helps the Kuga control its mass in corners, but it results in the firmest
ride, especially
at low speed.