There's a class - leading six airbags as standard, plus a comprehensive
stability control program with load adaptive control, roll - over mitigation, trailer - sway control and more.
Performance Traction Management uses the same sort of electronics
as stability control programs such as Cadillac's StabiliTrak system, but applies it in a different manner.
Push a little more and there's an agile chassis with plenty grip, however any liveliness is quickly reeled in by an overly
sharp stability control program.
Thankfully, the Turbo brings bags of grip and
retuned stability control programming to the party, and despite 20 - inch Pirelli P Zero tires that are a half - inch wider than last year's Turbo (9 inches wide up front, 11.5 inches at the rear), hydroplaning was manageable.
This is all achieved well within the boundaries of
the stability control programs, and it does create a very fluid, adjustable gait.
Nissan redesigned the Altima's rear suspension to include compliance bushings that allow the rear wheels to assist in turning the vehicle in corners and has added a function to
the stability control programming that gently drags the brakes on one or both inside wheels to mitigate understeer.
Yes, there's a four - mode driver's selection knob, though if it provides any real difference in ride, handling, throttle response, etc., it's that you want it in Track mode, which turns off the traction and
stability control programs.
All this is accomplished without traction control or other electronic aids, which is refreshing in this era of speed limiters,
stability control programs, and artificial brake assist.
To widen its appeal, BMW offered greater customisation of the driving experience through electronic chassis control systems such as Drive Performance control, which allows the throttle, steering, and
stability control program to be altered; along with optional adaptive M Sport suspension - standard on 35is models - to make sure the car was less compromised during everyday driving.
Of course, there is the AirMatic adaptive suspension to assist along with the smart 4Matic all - wheel drive working in sync with electronic
the stability control program.
The last time the Competition Pack was offered in M3 it added wider package - specific alloy wheels and an even lower ride with retuned adaptive dampers and
stability control program.
It also has an electronic
stability control program and acceleration skid control function that enhances the agility of this vehicle by reduces the loss of traction.
It is also incorporated with an electronic
stability control program and acceleration skid control function that enhances the agility of this vehicle by reducing the loss of traction.
On the handling front, there's a sport suspension and
the stability control programming has been tuned to allow a little more freedom before cutting in.
For safety the Sprinter makes do with two airbags but
its stability control program includes Crosswind Assist as standard and it can be optioned up with the aforementioned Lane Tracking Package and a Driving Assistance Package, the latter adding Collision Prevention Assist.
Dubbed «ESC Sport», you can simply switch off traction control to allow a bit of wheel spin, or turn down
the stability control program's interference significantly, allowing even more wheel slip before the electronics cut in.
When you first press the V8's starter button (hidden behind a piece of fabric in this car's heavily disguised interior), the traction control and
stability control programs are switched to their most cautious settings by default, and the 4wd system is programmed for optimum grip and stabililty.
Those «most driver - focused model» marching orders also yield changes like a standard air suspension that sits 10 mm closer to terra firma than even the Macan Turbo, along with a unique Sport mode calibration for
the stability control program that nearly doubles the allowable yaw rate (translation: the electronic nannies will give you a significantly longer leash before yanking you back in line).