Sentences with phrase «sporty road feel»

[95][97] Models such as the SC 400 and GS 400 had received favorable reactions from sport luxury buyers, [98] most Lexus models had been characterized as favoring comfort over sporty road feel and handling, compared with European rivals.

Even in the Giulia's softest setting, with the numbing factor of all - wheel drive, and the less aggressive all - season rubber compared to the Sport models, it's clear the Italians know something about electric power - assist steering and sporty road feel.

Not exact matches

When it comes to driving, the Fusion has a sporty, alert instinct for a winding road, yet the car also lets you down somewhat in the daily slog because it feels heavy and the freeway ride is a little brittle.

Visibility is good with a balanced seating position that provides a good view of the road, while also feeling sporty.

Once I shed the Trailhawk's heavy equipment for a Limited and its simpler all - wheel drive, low - rolling - resistance tires and lower ride height, the V - 6 Jeep Cherokee felt like a different car — sporty and exceptionally fast on the open road.

They wanted bucket seats, floor shifts, and the sporty feeling of being close to the road.

The excellent road feel transmitted through the steering wheel, along with the balanced handling, provide a level of confidence that's fitting for Porsche and far superior to even the sportiest X4 xDrive35i M Sport.

A large convertible need not be sporty, but no one expects to fight with the steering wheel under moderate acceleration or feel the whole car squirm over road imperfections.

They want a car that feels sporty, even if that results in an idiotically stiff ride, pointlessly heavier steering and needlessly brutal tip - in on the accelerator pedal, none of which makes for better or more satisfying progress down a wiggly road.

On the road, the Leon feels sprightly, with distinctly sporty handling.

On the road, lowered and stiffened suspension makes the 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport — to give it its full title — feel agile and suitably sporty to drive, with upgraded brakes to cope with the performance on offer.

This results in a comfortable and refined braking feel at low speeds, predictable and easy operation on the highway, a sporty, fun - to - drive feel on winding roads, and reassuring high - performance stopping in emergency situations.

The sporty nature of the Coupe does mean that the suspension feels a little on the firm side, while road noise can become obtrusive thanks to the big wheels and wide tyres, but most find traveling in a 6 Series an intoxicating experience for all the right reasons.

Further testing since our long - term Cherokee arrived has revealed that this chassis is also quite a performer on twisty blacktop, feeling much sportier that we remember from Four Wheeler of the Year testing, which is mostly focused on dirt roads.

Despite its sporty - sounding name, the 5008 GT does not feel quite at ease when pushed hard on a twisty road.

The new bumper, which apparently borrows cues from the 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco R, breathes a sportier feel into the SUV, also giving it a more impressive stance on the road.

It is sporty and efficient as well as versatile and trendy — a vehicle which feels right at home on or off any road.

A very few SUVs feel that sporty, confident and balanced on the road.

On the road, the C300 Sport handles quite well, though it doesn't feel as sporty as a BMW 3 - Series, especially in regards to the steering feel.

Thanks to its four - wheel independent suspension, drivers report a smooth and quiet ride from the Traverse, with an athletic stance on the road that gives it a somewhat sporty feel.

The new direct - steer system has been set up precisely so that its sporty, dynamic rack ratio makes itself positively felt particularly when handling and agility are most called for: on winding country roads, in other words at medium speed and medium steering angle.

Like any good sport sedan, the LS — which shares its architecture with the higher - price Jaguar S - Type — puts its power to the road through the rear wheels, providing excellent handling and a sporty feel.

When the road does turn, the electromechanical steering is tight and sporty, offering excellent feedback and feel.

The Golf GTE has a sporty feel with a firm road grip and agility when steering thanks to the improved suspensions and wider tiers.

For both CR - Z versions, this mode also enhances EPS response for a sporty steering feel and enhanced performance on winding roads.

The rack - and - pinion steering system gets relocated lower in the chassis, too, combining with an all - new five - link front - and trapezoidal rear - suspension setup to let the car respond crisply to driver inputs, transmit a ton of road feel, provide excellent body control through turns and offer all - around sharp, sporty handling.

Handling and ride: Thanks to its sporty suspension, Mazda 3 feels lively on twisty roads and solid on the highway.

The LC 500h's power helps provide a sporty feel on road, which is difficult to say about the other gas / electric vehicles in the Lexus lineup that are more fuel - economy or luxury focused.

As further proof of the Maxima's sporty nature, Nissan fitted the new car with a similar steering mechanism to that used in the 370Z, a speed - sensitive power - steering unit that does an excellent job of delivering road feel at higher speeds, while still being very responsive.

Moreover, the body stayed planted on the car's sporty semi-firm suspension at moderate speeds, and the light, quick steering returned some road feel.

For that price, we got a genuinely brilliant off roader that can seat five adults, but more importantly, receives a sportier feel with TRD 16 - in.

This results in an accurate and refined braking feel at low speeds, quick and predictable operation on the highway, a sporty, fun - to - drive feel on winding roads, and high - performance stopping on the track and in emergency situations.

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.

The system provides a comfortable and refined feel at low speeds, predictable and easy operation on the highway, a sporty, fun - to - drive feel on winding roads, and a reassuring high - performance stopping in emergency situations.

These changes also allow the driving position to be set nearer to the road, with a hip point 35 mm lower, giving a more sporty feel.

While its large wheels and familiar two - box design underline its functional X model character, a long wheelbase, stretched roofline, short overhangs and heavily forward - slanting C - pillar give the body a sporty, low - to - the - road feel.

Solid Blue, A sporty, retro feel combined with the performance to match means this little 135BHP rocket will be perfect for a blast down some country roads in the summer.

This is a slick, sporty car that feels just as prepared to take on an off - road rally race course on the weekends as it does your weekday commute.

This makes the QX50 feel less sporty than the past one, but less prone to sliding on slick roads — though if you live where it snows, we'd recommend adding AWD.

On twisting roads, the too - light steering and extra weight make it feel less sporty than the Hybrid Turbo model, but it's still fun to drive under all conditions.

To emphasise the 4 Series» sporty character, its driver's seat is mounted very low down, so you feel close to the road and more in touch with the car's agile underpinnings.

When it comes to performance on the road, both of the available engines acquit themselves well, although the wagon does feel noticeably less sporty during hard driving.

It apparently rides firmer, but not harshly, and sits.08 inches lower on the road, giving it a sportier feel.

This beautiful 2013 Porsche 911 2dr Carrera Cabriolet in black with black heated / cooled leather interior will have you feeling like the sportiest driver on the road.

Cadillac configured our tester for touring, not as an all - out sports car, yet it feels sportier than many comparable sedans on twisty roads.

The carryover Dodge Ram cab offers a nice simple work - truck interior with sporty white - faced gauges, but none of us are in love with the stock cloth seats that just feel too flat for any spirited off - road driving.

Strengths of this model include safety features, Sportier driving feel than other vehicles its size, very roomy interior, and emphasis on on - road performance

The steering also helps make the Giulietta feel sportier by sensing lateral acceleration that's greater than 0.6 g and providing increased resistance to the steering wheel to help the driver's feel of the road, particularly through fast bends.

Accentuating the Civic Coupe's competent handling and road feel were its sporty looks, catching every passing gaze in bright metallic Rallye Red.

The most distinctive character of the BMW Concept X2 is in the vehicle's proportions: its large wheels and two - box design underline its functional X model character, while its long wheelbase, stretched roofline, short overhands, and heavily forward - slanting C - pillar give the body a sporty, low - to - the - road feel.