It's not as quick in a straight line, less
stable under braking, has less mechanical grip and doesn't flow along a road as convincingly as any of its price rivals.
Even savagely bucking tarmac doesn't throw it, and it feels nicely
stable under braking.
The Porsche is more
stable under braking, offers up more rear traction at low speeds, and communicates far more evidence of its dynamic state to the driver, but the Dodge has the upper hand almost everywhere else.
Not exact matches
The first thing you'll note is it's much more
stable under hard
braking, and then that it's faster in all circumstances.
On the track, the car is predictable: It can be driven on the throttle with ease and is
stable under hard
braking and at speed.
Active Steering can also work with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) to help keep the car
stable and
under control when applying the
brakes on surfaces varying in their frictional coefficient.
The new rear suspension geometry helps keep Sonata more
stable under hard
braking and helps provide shorter stopping distances.
The
brakes are smooth to operate in everyday driving and feel
stable and confident
under panic - stop conditions.
* 4: Sport ABS (Sport Anti-lock Brake System) ABS allows the driver to maintain directional control and keeps the vehicle
stable by preventing the wheels from locking
under heavy
braking or when
braking on slippery surfaces.
Additionally, the rear airbrake helps keep the car balanced and
stable under hard
braking.
That much rubber on the road gives the car a very
stable ride, even
under hard
braking.
«The combination of a long straightaway and high - and mid-speed corners puts a big priority on having a car remain
stable and efficient
under braking, precise at turn in and over the bumps while being able to deliver consistency lap after lap as the drivers work through traffic and the changing track conditions,» said Baker.
When required to keep the car on the road and
stable, these functions combine
under the banner of DSC to cut engine power,
brake individual wheels and switch traction between wheels for optimum grip.
Yet some things do make themselves apparent: the cars feel a little more
stable and a little less twitchy when turning, allowing for smoother control in turns,
under braking and while sliding.