Sentences with phrase «small car performance»

Its ability to combine outstanding fuel economy with exceptional small car performance and connectivity features will put Holden back on buyer's shopping list,» Keley said in a Holden press release.

Sonic Super 4 is a race car concept that demonstrates Chevrolet's new small car performance potential, based on Sonic with Ecotec 1.4 L turbo engine and six - speed manual transmission.

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We could also see a stunning two - plus - two proportioned like a famous art deco car, a super-long-wheelbase two - seat convertible with an electrically assisted V - 12, or a shorter, smaller all - electric high - performance drop - top.

Those times are practically gone; blame the recessing market and closure of many of the smaller firms specializing in bettering cars» looks and performance.

LOS ANGELES, California — Ten seconds and a quick stab of the throttle reveal that the 2017 BMW M760i xDrive is no ordinary M Performance car with a small handful of performance add - ons and some carbon fiberPerformance car with a small handful of performance add - ons and some carbon fiberperformance add - ons and some carbon fiber appliques.

However, this car already has the traction battery in the rear, and this car isn't a high - performance car, so weight distribution isn't probably the deciding factor here considering also that the 12V battery is quite small and lightweight in this hybrid car.

Watch the video below to see if the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth really is «the ultimate high - performance small car» for «track - day enthusiasts.»

In light of the sub-par performances from the Mazda 5 and Nissan Leaf, Consumer Reports revoked its previous «Recommended» rating for these small cars.

Looking past the PR fluff in that statement, we see the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth is pitched to «track - day enthusiasts» as «the ultimate high - performance small car.»

Second, while the big - motor version of any pony car is a hoot to drive, oftentimes the performance feel and balance of the smaller - engine edition is more fun.

The New York auto show has heralded two important performance cars for 2015 — the new Porsche Boxster Spyder, and McLaren's smallest model, the 570S.

Extra performance is just a pleasant side - effect of the trend for smaller, turbocharged engines, so it's something of a joke that cars aren't delivering on their apparent gains.

In fact, the 2014 M235i now boasts the most powerful gasoline motor in a M Performance vehicle — as distinct from a full - on M car, since of course those are all powered by small Hadron Colliders.

Combining punchy performance, acrobatic handling and a bargain basement price tag, the pocket rocket Ford was one of our favourite small cars.

It's hard not to notice the new styling, which to our eyes isn't quite as clean and sleek as before, but arguably looks more like a serious performance car and less like a vehicle from a small - volume manufacturer.

The result is a grin - inducing drive that truly embodies everything we love about small Italian performance cars.

With 99,000 cars sold last year we're no longer a small player in the performance segment, and I think it's up to us to define what future performance looks like.»

Today, it is largely a two - car battle between Mustang and Camaro, both in their sixth generation, both smaller and lighter but retaining their mission to offer affordable performance.

The S1 doesn't have any direct rivals because it combines big hot hatch performance (and price) with a small hot hatch footprint, but it's a very easy car to recommend nonetheless.

Its two small IHI turbochargers provide 434 lb - ft of torque between 3200 and 5200 rpm, resulting in a lower, narrower torque plateau than Porsche achieves in the 911 Turbo, the car that Nissan identifies as the performance bogey for the GT - R.

The Mini Cooper SD, the high performance diesel variant of the ever - popular small car.

If you want a freakish performance version of a pedestrian premium small car, look instead to the just - released Audi RS3.

Interior Unlike many high - performance cars, the GT - R is roomy inside with plenty of space for the two front occupants and enough room to squeeze children or adults of smaller stature into the two rear seats, if the front seats are moved forward.

He wasn't satisfied with the performance of the small - block engine, so Nickey Chevrolet, then «the largest performance parts dealer in the country,» says Dean, commissioned Bill Thomas Race Cars to convert the car to Nickey big - block status.

What we also see in the short video clips is that Chevrolet appears to be testing the upcoming super sports car with both a small and large rear spoiler, possibly hinting at an optional performance package.

No one had any right to think these stuffy old brands, best known for large luxury barges, would pour precious profits into small performance cars.

The 2016 Audi A6 scores the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's coveted Top Safety Pick + award, after revisions for the new model year improved the car's performance in the IIHS small - overlap crash test.

As with smaller Minis, the gearbox is smooth but detracts from the car's character, and kickdown results in a flare of revs (and noise) but not a great deal of performance.

Fortunately, a new test that gauges a car's performance in smaller - overlap frontal collisions now distinguishes better among the test subjects.

Some of the more bespoke parts, such as the Sachs dampers, will be more expensive, but it's a small price to pay for what is essentially a bespoke, low volume performance car.

BMW describes it as a «symbol for the future of sheer driving pleasure», and says it can combine the performance of a BMW M Car with a standard of fuel economy exceeding the market's current small cars.

The problems with the MMI are similar to the problems most car makers have with high tech entertainment systems and the performance of the car easily dominates the small problems with radio station selection.

No one faulted the power delivery or performance of the V - 8, whose instant - on character greatly enhances drivability, muscling the QX past smaller cars with a happy burble.

We've included the Swift Sport in our list of small cars, given its likely price and performance figures, but while it won't match the cars above for punch, it has a real chance of leaving a few with bloody noses in terms of good old - fashioned fun — the new Swift is small, far lighter than most superminis, and Suzuki knows how to tune a good chassis.

In line with the car's slightly more sporting appearance, a smaller more performance - oriented steering wheel is also fitted.

For buyers who want more flexibility from their hot hatch, BMW will also offer the smallest M Performance car in both three - and five - door variants.

With pretty much every other manufacturer of small performance cars moving to turbocharged petrol engines, it's not hard to see the Clio's naturally aspirated motor as being the end of an era — it's certainly one of the last hot hatches that enjoys being ragged out to over 7000rpm.

But it reminds us that it's harder to build a great small car than a great big car, because performance, refinement and style still matter even when the package is small and the price is cheap.

Gilles says that SRT would consider building a smaller performance car — based on a car like the Dodge Dart — only if such a model met the brand's internal performance and quality standards.

Unlike many rivals, Mazda employs a «right sizing» policy for its engines rather than «downsizing» - the company believes that greater efficiency and performance will come from matching a car with a suitably - sized engine, rather than trying to squeeze more performance from a smaller turbocharged unit.

Smaller and lighter than the performance 4 - Series, much of the car's engine internals, brake components and chassis setup are borrowed directly from its bigger brother.

In terms of performance, this mean - looking little hatchback handles in mannered fashion and provides a rather comfortable ride for a smaller and cost - conscious car.

The small car for those who love to have a little fun behind the wheel, Sonic combines sporty design with exciting performance to deliver a driving experience unlike any other.

Performance is remarkable especially bearing in mind the size of the car and the relatively small engine size.

* Class is High - Performance Small AWD Cars based on Ford segmentation.

On deck to answer all our questions is Josh Tavel, Vehicle Performance Manager for Chevrolet Small Cars.

During The Small Period Factory Production Run Only A Total Of 6030 Cars Had Been Assigned To Happy New Clients Around The World, With Reports That Only A Mere Five Hundred Units Would Be Fitted With The Right Hand Drive Specification And If We Fast Forward To 2018, It Is Not Hardly Surprising That This Now Rare Model Has Entered Into The Modern Day Classic Status, Due To These Low Numbers And Of Course That These Remarkable Cars Still Pack An Almighty Punch On Performance.

Under the bonnet it's thought the new Jimny will come with the firm's small - capacity turbo engines that should both boost performance and reduce fuel consumption over the current car.