The new model is said to feature excellent on -
road driving characteristics delivered through Land Rover's new Dynamic Response suspension system and performance - tuned chassis.
A Porsche Macan Turbo was on - hand for road evaluation and we found it to have a slightly more compliant base suspension setting and more relaxed on -
road driving characteristics that subtly increase the Porsche's usability bandwidth.
Not exact matches
JLR has been developing its «Jaguar Virtual Windscreen» concept that is said to «aid
road and track
driving,» as well as «Smart Assist» technology that learns driver
characteristics to then provide maximum assistance on the
road.
The off -
road Pandas, despite an extra
driven axle, exhibit similar handling
characteristics to the
road biased cars.
Magnetic Ride Control dampers react to
road conditions almost instantaneously, whereas user - selectable Touring and Sport modes allow just the right
driving characteristics to be chosen.
Poised to set new standards in
driving dynamics and enjoyment, both on and off the
road, the new Macan boasts the typical sporty handling
characteristics that have become synonymous with the Porsche brand.
All full time 4 wheel
drive cars share some common
characteristics in their handling and
road holding abilities.
Each type of car has a natural tendency for one of the above mentioned
road holding
characteristics depending on its architecture (mass distribution, engine position,
driven wheels, inertia, overhangs, turbo lag time,...).
The Avenger was immediately highly praised by the press for its good handling
characteristics and generally good overall competence on the
road and it was considered a significantly better car to
drive than contemporaries like the Morris Marina.
Straight - line performance may have been impressive, but
driving enthusiasts weren't overly enthused with the GS's
road handling
characteristics, and hybrid geeks scoffed at the miles - per - gallon numbers.
For the first time in the history of the Mercedes - AMG G - Class, the
driving characteristics can be individualized at the touch of a finger with five on -
road and three off -
road driving modes.
On normal
roads with the recommended
driving aids left on, there's very little that meaningfully differentiates the drivetrain setups (most of the changes come down to the engine
characteristics than anything else), though — if you really need the extra traction that comes with having power sent to all four wheels — you'll have to wave goodbye to the four - cylinder's economy benefits and go for one of the six - cylinder options.
The Predictive Power Management system sets the vehicle up for the approaching
road situation, depending upon which of the modes is activated on the
Driving Experience Control (SPORT, COMFORT or ECO PRO); the vehicle responds with the desired driving character
Driving Experience Control (SPORT, COMFORT or ECO PRO); the vehicle responds with the desired
driving character
driving characteristics.
Feeling the
Road is the best way to discover the Veyron's full potential and wide range of
driving characteristics.
Even the base «4x2» rear - wheel
drive models are pretty handy off -
road vehicles, with the variants further up the pecking order that come with all - wheel
drive (and especially the off -
road - centric Trailhawk model) further building upon those
characteristics.
Available in three specific «packages», Audi
drive select enables the driver to fine - tune the dynamic
characteristics of the car, including suspension settings, steering behaviour, throttle response and transmission shift points, via dashboard - mounted controls to suit personal preferences or prevailing
road conditions.
If you scroll further through the
drive mode settings, you'll discover Off -
Road — one of the
characteristics that distinguishes the Alltrack from the regular Golf Sportwagen.
The normal mode has been designed to enhance the V8 Vantage's existing ride and handling
characteristics, while the firmer sports mode delivers an even more focussed
driving experience on the
road or for track use.
The
Drive Select System enables vehicle
characteristics (engine, transmission, differential, stability control, steering) to be set in accordance with individual driver preferences in one of three modes — Strada (
road), Sport and Corsa (track).
The elastic torque
characteristics suit the Range Rover, especially on brisk A and B -
road driving, and deliver on the effortlessness promised by the near - peerless
driving position.
During regular
driving, its electrohydraulic multi-plate clutch optimally distributes the
drive torque between the front and rear axle depending on
driving conditions,
road characteristics and driver type.
This innovative system allows drivers to adapt Sonata's steering
characteristics to varying
driving preferences and
road conditions.
The
Drive Select Mode System enables the driver to choose vehicle
characteristics (engine, transmission, differential, steering and dynamic control) from three settings — Strada (
road), Sport and Corsa (track)-- to suit his individual preferences.
Electronic
road - holding technology is standard, and the car exhibits excellent urban
driving characteristics.
In ordinary
driving the stabilisation system decouples the front and rear stabiliser bars via the electric motors, endowing the vehicle with excellent
road comfort
characteristics.
As a consequence, it was possible to reduce the bearing rigidity, which has a positive effect on the chassis» tyre /
road contact
characteristics and rolling
characteristics — for example when
driving over expansion joints running across the
road.
PTM for excellent traction Intelligent Porsche Traction Management (PTM) offers an ideal combination of very good on -
road and offroad
driving characteristics, distributing engine power in the standard mode at a 38:62 front - to - rear ratio.
Its SUV - like
driving characteristics make it an easy handler on the
road, foregoing the rough and tumble attitude that characterized midsize trucks of yore.
So, Opel also ran the Ampera - e through a test called the Worldwide Harmonized Light - Duty Vehicles Test Procedure, which takes into consideration
road characteristics, weather, load influence, and
driving styles to produce a much more accurate estimate, giving the Ampera - e a rating of more than 380 km (or 236 miles) of range — almost dead - on to EPA estimates.
In addition, the optimal steering
characteristics are selected depending on the activated
drive programme — in the «Sport» and «Sport Plus» modes to deliver a sporty steering feel for a dynamic
driving style on twisty
roads or to deliver a comfortable steering feel in the «Eco» or «Comfort» modes.
Vehicle
characteristics (engine, transmission, differential, dampers, steering) can all be adapted to individual driver preferences using the three settings of the
Drive Select system — Strada (
road), Sport and Corsa (race track).
It uses electronically controlled, two - stage, adaptive dampers whose
characteristics are automatically adjusted within milliseconds in response to
road conditions and
driving inputs, for the optimum balance between comfort and control.
The system utilizes an active torque distribution management system with an active center clutch designed for smooth starts and better traction and maneuverability on snowy
roads than conventional all - wheel
drive systems, and minimal compromise of rear - wheel
drive performance
characteristics on dry
roads.
The two transmissions have vastly different
driving characteristics, but the higher torque available in the well - geared manual is more versatile on the
road, as there's more in - gear acceleration to play with and it pulls away quicker.
Their insights not only resulted in the striking AMG bodystyling but also the performance - oriented lift balance — for agile handling
characteristics on country
roads and optimum
driving stability at high speeds on the motorway.
The fun - to -
drive Mazda CX - 5 is widely heralded for its excellent on -
road handling
characteristics and is fun to
drive on snowy
roads when equipped with all - wheel
drive.
This innovative system allows drivers to adapt Santa Fe Sport and LWB Santa Fe's steering
characteristics to varying
driving preferences and
road conditions.
«Whether your vehicle is front - wheel
drive, all - wheel
drive, or rear - wheel
drive will not only affect your car's ability to accelerate on a slippery
road, but also dramatically affect your car's handling and braking
characteristics,» says Team O'Neil's Wyatt Knox.
The 3 Series plug - in comes with a
Driving experience Control switch which offers three different modes — Comfort, Sport and Eco Pro — delivering different suspension, shift
characteristics and hybrid operating strategies, as well as a hybrid - adapted Proactive
Driving Assistant that use the SatNav to manage the powertrain based on its current state and that of the
road ahead.
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.
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road ability make it rather distinctive in the compact crossover class..
Lamborghini offers the optional LDS (Lamborghini Dynamic Steering) system, which adapts its ratio to the
road speed, and magneto - rheological damper control, which changes the damper
characteristics in accordance with driver preferences and
driving style.
With knowledge from the track filtering into Aston Martin's
road cars and the ease of
driving them filtering onto the race track, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S benefits from having its handling
characteristics honed by the marque's knowledgeable and talented engineers.
The superior handling
characteristics and thrilling
driving dynamics bends the laws of physics, instantly propelling this exceptional vehicle to its rightful position as the king of the
road.»
Its enjoyable
driving characteristics make it a great driver in a variety of situations, from commute traffic to
road trips.
The Integral IV rear axle has been modified to reflect the specific
characteristics of the hybrid model in terms of weight distribution and
drive power, guaranteeing absolute supremacy on the
road also ensured by self - levelling with air suspension providing a consistent ride height also when carrying a heavy load.
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