"Road handling" refers to how well a vehicle can maneuver and control itself on the road. It involves factors like steering, braking, and suspension that affect the car's stability, comfort, and ability to stay in control during turns or on uneven surfaces.
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In addition, the suspension system improves
on road handling by reducing body roll in corners.
This sophisticated system is designed to enhance high - performance dry -
road handling while providing the same all - weather advantages of conventional all - wheel drive.
Both engines are developed to deliver effortless power and a tangible surge of acceleration, with
remarkable road handling.
This available sophisticated system boosts high - performance dry -
road handling while providing the same all - weather advantages of conventional all - wheel drive.
A «bounce and jounce» test (where you bounce the vehicle's corners while stationary) works to some extent, but will not test the fast stage valving in the shock and you may miss
road handling characteristics that may be unfavorable / noisy or otherwise undetectable except during normal operation.
Four - wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts up front and a double - wishbone setup in the rear deliver excellent on -
road handling with crisp turn in and a firm ride.
Limited to only 500 complete kits and on sale today at Honda dealers in the U.S., the package includes: high - performance springs, reducing ride height by 15 mm; high - performance dampers tuned for
enhanced road handling and decreased body roll; 18x7 inch HFP Alloy Wheels; full HFP aerodynamic body kit; HFP carpet floor mats; red ambient interior illumination; and, HFP emblems.
Equipped with the expertise that Audi has built up through its motor sport activities, the R8 V12 TDI in matt «Grace Silver» embodies
superb road handling, pioneering technology and fascinating design.
Handling is tight, with the optional all - wheel - drive making the Journey a standout for
road handling abilities.
If you don't believe us, check all of the amazing features
road handling features that come standard with this vehicle:
The elegant thing about the torque vectoring transmission we have developed is that it not only has a higher recuperation level, and, with that, an increased driving range, the transmission also
improves road handling dynamics, driving pleasure and safety.
I didn't get an opportunity to try the two - door on pavement, but off -
road it handled rough terrain with none of the «pogo bucking» of older, shorter - wheelbase Jeeps.
Should be noted that over inflating tyres can have a negative effect on the longevity of the tyre (Wear in the middle of the tread pattern) and performance degradation in cornering (less lateral grip) and
wet road handling (can increase distances due to the lower contact patch size).
The higher body rigidity with improved MacPherson strut in front and H Type torso beam suspension in the rear offers
solid road handling and supple ride feeling.
Compared to the competition, the Elantra is in a class by itself from interior comfort, storage / trunk space, real drive ability and take charge
road handling performance this buggy is a real sleeper.
Using a small (in comparison to the drive motor) electric torque vectoring machine they can generate a large yaw moment at any speed to achieve the desired
road handling dynamics.
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Great road handling; smooth power delivery; bright, easy - to - use touch screen; DVD navigation with voice recognition; XM Satellite Radio; solid safety features.
To use the analogy of Consumer Reports, this would be like identifying cars that get good gas mileage in the first stage and collecting information
about road handling only if the car got good mileage.
Tire Rack says: From cold,
clear road handling to wet traction and braking to impressive and predictable capabilities in the snow, the Pilot Alpin PA4 is the complete package.
Tire Rack says the Scorpion compound «is molded into a subtly asymmetric tread design that features a stable shoulder area to enhance
dry road handling... while angled independent tread blocks with circumferential and lateral sipes help the tire bite into snow.»
The super cars are a much more accomplished piece of engineering and that is a big part of their attraction but as far as blinding acceleration and
fabulous road handling are concerned, the realities of traffic and speed limits do not allow them to be used legally at any where near their potential.
We didn't get a chance to evaluate the all - terrain tires on pavement, but it should offer improved
road handling due to a larger footprint over the outgoing AT2, which Roffler described as «long in the tooth» during the launch presentation.
The better handling is a result of a redesigned suspension which also provides strong off -
road handling thanks to an independent front axle raised to maximum levels to ensure smooth rides across rugged terrains.
Designed as a sport sedan in the same vein as a BMW or Mercedes in the mid - $ 30,000 s price range, the CTS has rear - wheel drive, state - of - the - art styling and
terrific road handling.
The electric steering is very lightweight and allows some slop in handling, as a
result road handling is lessened a bit.
To meet the challenge, the Pilot is equipped with seating for eight, a powerful V6 engine, a versatile interior,
capable road handling and a reasonable level of offroad ability.
M Variable Differential Lock: putting power to the road, the BMW M way Mechanical limited - slip differentials belong to BMW M's tradition of
ultimate road handling.
The drive experience will have a cinematic feel that celebrates Jaguar's long standing relationship with movies and provides consumers with the opportunity to star in their own filmed action sequence as they experience high performance driving on a closed course and on -
road handling through a street drive.
The Super Handling All - Wheel Drive ™ (SH - AWD ®) models are designed to provide adept dry -
road handling as well as all - weather performance using active torque vectoring to direct power to either rear wheel as needed.
In the chassis the lowered, electronic KONI shock absorbers allowed to adjust damping on four settings, allowing for comfort or
road handling at the flick of a switch.
In addition, there's the HBMC that provides on -
road handling benefits and additional off - road capability, a tyre pressure monitoring system, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera with «predictive path technology», and a sophisticated Around View Monitor system that utilises cameras to show where the vehicle is situated.
Learn more about its commanding V6 and V8 engine options, robust four - wheel drive system, and impressive off -
road handling below, and then stop by our dealership in Fort Myers for a test drive!
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I haven't driven the base GLS model, which doesn't have the sport suspension, but at least in the GT, there is a decent balance
between road handling ability and ride comfort.
The steering wheel tells you what the front wheels are doing, but in moderate portions — it's not as entertaining as some of its rivals but is definitely a step up from the previous generation,
regarding road handling.
Because the X5 is substantially more expensive than competitors with similar capabilities, and its ride and handling balance is biased toward
firmer road handling, you may be happier with something softer - riding and more affordable.