In the FX45, the independent suspension offers
a slightly stiff ride that still offers reasonable comfort, even on a slightly broken surface.
There are some obvious things that stood out like
the slightly stiff ride and low quality of some of the plastics in the cabin.
On the basis of size and
a slightly stiff ride, the comparo is between the Overland and the Range Rover Sport, not the super-cushy big - kahuna Rangie.
Nissan tuned the damping to enhance handling, which results in
a slightly stiffer ride.
The F Sport package adds bolstered seats, an upgraded front fascia and
a slightly stiffer ride quality.
Acura assumes that an MDX customer might appreciate comparatively nimble handling, even at the very minor cost of
a slightly stiffer ride.
Not exact matches
Associate web editor Joey Capparella loves the car's
slightly stiffer suspension and nimble dynamics, but notes that these elements don't come at the expense of
ride quality.
A
slightly longer wheelbase and
stiffer body should improve the highway
ride, which was already pretty good for such a small car.
The chassis has been tweaked with
slightly softer springs and dampers all round and a
stiffer rear torsion beam and front anti-roll bar - both by 33 per cent - in an effort to improve both
ride quality and handling precision.
The Eco also has a
slightly more balanced feel in the corners thanks to the lighter front end, but doesn't compromise
ride quality in the way the Sonata Sport's
slightly stiffer suspension tuning does.
While the Abarth
rides flatter and
stiffer than it's slower sibling, the
ride isn't harsh — more like busy, direct, and, if you live in Michigan,
slightly choppy.
Even
slightly stiffer suspension settings could make performance improvements without sacrificing
ride comfort.
Both vehicles receive tuning changes for the power steering system for increased feel and a
slightly stiffer suspension front and rear for tighter
ride and handling.
There is also a
slightly stiffer suspension over 2016 for a firmer
ride.
The outgoing 5 Series or even the S90 may offer a more fluid steering feel, but there's no beating the E220's
ride — it soaks up road corrugations and uneven surfaces at slow speeds quite well although it is
slightly stiffer than the E350.
Despite a
slightly lower and
stiffer ride height, the GS also features Interactive Drive Control, incorporating Buick's second generation Continuous Damping Control (CDC).
Thanks to the R's
slightly stiffer suspension and new
ride height it sits some 25 mm nearer to the ground than normal.
The Defender breezed past but you did feel some effort from your end, having to keep the engine on the boil in the stream with the
ride being
slightly on the
stiffer side.
Perhaps due to its extra sprung mass, though, the P400e feels
slightly stiffer than your average Range Rover, which lends to a bumpier
ride than you'd expect.
The
ride is
slightly stiffer than in other midsize sedans, and there's a bit more road noise as well.
Driving Dynamics — We feel the
ride quality has been improved
slightly because the earlier version felt quite
stiff at low speeds on bumps and potholes.
The Titan had a
slightly stiffer but more controllable performance
ride with less body roll.
Handling is sharper than you'd expect from such a large Caddy, possibly because of the use of aluminum - intensive construction (especially at the ends of the car, which helps keep weight centered between the axles) and a fairly
stiff suspension design; unfortunately the tradeoff for the car's grip in the corners is a
slightly harsh
ride.