NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: Curvy and creamy white, the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI looks sinewy yet subtle, though the performance potential is given away by these big,
sporty wheels set in wide tires.
Not exact matches
At least one source believes the small
sporty coupe,
set also for the ’16 model year, will instead be based on the front -
wheel - drive Tru 140S concept that was unveiled alongside the Code 130R.
You'll still not be worrying BMW M5s, but the SportLine - equipped Superb is undoubtedly a handsome thing: available in both hatchback and estate forms, it's most notable for a
set of 19 - inch «Anthracite Vega» alloy
wheels, as well as a
sportier bumper design front and rear, tinted glass and black gloss trim elements for the grille, door mirrors and window surrounds.
For a
sporty look, design intends to keep the roofline low,
set the wheelbase of the smaller variant at 106 inches, and opt for large - diameter
wheels shod with relatively wide tires — a Mercedes - Benz take on the Range Rover Evoque, if you will.
Other
sporty touches include twin - hexagonal centre tailpipes, black lamp bezels, no shortage of ST badging and, if you option the, a
set of rather handsome 19 - inch ST Design alloy
wheels.
It comes with heated part - leather sports seats, 18 - inch alloy
wheels, LED running lights, a full
set of LCD dashboard dials, a seven - inch touchscreen sat nav (complete with DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity), a reversing camera and a
sporty bodykit.
The new Ateca FR features body coloured bumpers and
wheel - arch trim, aluminium highlights and a
set of 18 - inch alloy
wheels (19 - inch options are available), the FR distinguishes itself from more rugged siblings as the
sporty option.
A variety of available rims and complete
wheel sets in 20 and 21 inch sizes, which are also available for the first generation, create a
sporty look.
This model
sets itself apart with powerful but efficient engine choices, available all -
wheel drive, practical interior, Compact dimensions,
sporty styling, and available hybrid powertrain While we try hard to keep all the information accurate, some of the optional equipment this particular vehicle has may or may not be listed.For the most accurate information contact MINI OF DUTCHESS.
Per
wheel, one damper can be
set electronically between Comfort and Sport mode to give a harder but
sportier on - road driving experience.
Outside, a rear spoiler, darkened rear fascia,
sporty 19 - inch
wheels and an L - shaped - clusters - pattern grille insert
set F apart.
The front grille add - on and head light covers make it look more powerful, the rear wing and rear skirt
set with the ABT double tail pipe bezels make it look more
sporty — especially so if augmented by ABT Sportsline sport - type
wheels.
Following the funky styling trend we've seen with the latest crop of urban crossovers, including Toyota CH - R and Suzuki Ignis, the Kona's
sporty exterior look is punctuated by short overhangs, bulging
wheel - arches, a blunt front end with trapezoidal grille and Jeep Cherokee - style twin - headlight design including a strip of LED daytime running lights perched above low -
set LED headlights.
It's tricky getting in, but the driving position is
sporty with a low -
set seat, almost vertically mounted steering
wheel and high center tunnel housing the battery.
The SE Navigation and SEL models are already on sale and a
sporty - looking R - Line is
set to follow, with 20 - inch alloy
wheels and a distinctive body kit.
To all of the above, the
Sporty Sonic LS adds four -
wheel disc brakes, a more aggressive suspension system, and seventeen - inch
wheels to replace the standard 15 - inch
set.
Compared to a standard A7, the S7 will get larger brakes, a
sportier front bumper with larger air intakes and quad exhaust pipes, fog lights with chrome borders, and a
set of double - spoke alloy
wheels.
The Spanish speaking section of Volkswagen also added a
set of 19 inch alloy
wheels, each with an embossed «S» in the center cap and a
sporty high mount roof spoiler out back.
The Maruti Suzuki S - Cross facelift will also feature a
sportier set of alloy
wheels and redesigned ORVMs with integrated turn signal lights.
Mitsubishi gave the Mirage Coupe LS a stylish new body, an attractive
set of five - spoke alloy
wheels, and made it available in a rainbow of bright and
sporty new colors.
With a
set of deep - dish aluminum mag
wheels, a
sporty grille, and 7.4 liters of fuel - injected muscle, this limited edition truck could cause a sensation like Chrysler's Little Red Express did several years ago.
The «Corsa» driving mode improves engine response and opens exhaust valves in acceleration, as well as provides faster gear shifting, lower air suspension height levels,
sportier Skyhook damping and optimizes the all -
wheel drive
settings.
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.
The new crossover get a
set of large roof rails, LED taillamps, and maybe a larger
set of
sporty alloy
wheels.
It has steering
wheel - mounted paddles which you really want to use, especially when you select the transmission's
sportiest settings.
After the vehicle was lowered, a
set of Apex ARC - 8
wheels in 19 - inches in size were installed, giving the car a
sporty appeal.
All X4 models have a
sporty suspension
set - up and come standard with xDrive, BMW's intelligent all -
wheel - drive system.
This package included a lot of blacked out trim, replacing much of the chrome, the 2.2 Turbo engine, a leather interior - very similar to the LeBaron's Mark Cross package, a
sportier suspension
set up, and ally
wheels.
The Sportage inherited many other perks that are in the current Optima, including the
sporty flat bottom steering
wheel that is commonly seen in race cars, as well as the paddle - shifters and sport tuned
set - up with independent rear suspension.
This model
sets itself apart with
sporty, Stylish, and upscale with available all -
wheel - drive
If you need more, there's a
set of
sporty wheels wrapped in low - profile tires and cross-drilled rotors with big calipers behind them.
The
sporty nature of the BMW M Performance model is enhanced by the rear biased
set - up of the BMW xDrive all -
wheel drive and the Performance Control function.
Even if there are no official details about the modified GT, it is apparent that the kit will start by transforming the
sporty 5 - Series» front end with a modified front bumper as well as a new rear unit, some new exhaust tips a different
set of tailpipes, a
set of Hamann's signature
wheels painted black as well as a host of unique interior accessories.
The updated model also comes with a new
sportier set of 17 - inch alloy
wheels, however, the mid variant and the lower - spec variants will continue to come with 16 - inch alloys and 16 - inch steel
wheels respectively.
To suggest a
sportier look, the GS AWD features a lower ride height cut down 039 - inches from the standard Regal and a
set of 19 - inch
wheels with 20 - inch
wheels optional.
Ice - blue lighting and a thick - rim steering
wheel set a
sportier mood than that of Buicks of the recent past.
I'm gonna have to quote my colleague Răzvan here and say the comfort
setting on the BMW is
sportier than the sport suspensions on the B - Class... The B - Class would have probably been even more comfortable with smaller
wheels instead of the 18 ″ AMG alloys, compared to BMW's 17 ″.
On the side, it gets
sporty shoulder lines and a new
set of alloy
wheels.
The three - door only Black Edition model has a
sporty look with a neat
set of alloy
wheels and bodykit.
The interior gets a good jump in quality and finish — a bit of an «Evo makeover — with quality grained finish on the seats, chrome accents plus a
set of aluminium pedals and a
sporty steering
wheel.
From there, drivers can give us a call or schedule an appointment online to
set up a test drive and be the first in Chicago to get behind the
wheel of this
sporty coupe.
The pre-production unit also had a red JTP logo on the grille which is missing on the test mule and while this one was seen running on steel
wheels, the production unit is expected to get
sportier set of alloys.
Those wanting more dynamic ability can always opt for the T6 R - Design model which adds power,
sportier suspension
settings and larger 19 - inch
wheels.
We like the
sporty twin tailpipes on the ES 350, and that you can upgrade from the standard 17 - inch
wheels to a cool
set of 18s.
A more intricately contoured sport inspired steering
wheel with deep -
set thumb rests and available paddle shifters compliment the Accord's more sophisticated and
sporty performance capabilities.
With a generally more athletic demeanour encouraged by different suspension
settings and showy dress - up items including, 17 - inch
wheels, a black roof and a now - larger rear spoiler, the $ 48,990 F Sport CT200h joins the seemingly universal emergence of
sporty, rather than an environmentally - correct, hybrids.
«Corsa» driving mode further improves engine response and opens exhaust valves in acceleration, as well as provides faster gear shifting, lower air suspension height levels,
sportier Skyhook damping and optimized Q4 Intelligent All -
Wheel Drive
settings and interacts with Traction Control and ESP systems to maximize driving pleasure.
It is a bit hesitant to down shift in response to increased throttle; if you want the
sportier feel you can
set the 4
wheel drive to «sport» mode and the transmission response feels much quicker.
Keeping in line with the
sporty theme, the sedan will also feature a Brembo high performance braking system and a
set of stylish BBS alloy
wheels.
The new Duster also comes with a new
sportier set of alloy
wheels now instead of the glossy black ones of the outgoing model along with a pair of new dual tone silver and black outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs) and new roof rails.