The G90's ride is similar to big 70's Buick or Cadillac, soft and pillowy thanks to
the standard adaptive dampers.
The entry - level Carrera version has a comfortable ride for a sports car and
the standard adaptive dampers mean you can make the ride softer or firmer depending on how you want to drive the car.
The R sits lower than even the GTI and features
standard adaptive dampers that can adjust for comfort or speed.
I toggle the SQ5's Drive Mode Select system to its Dynamic detent for the most aggressive throttle mapping, tighter steering and firmer settings for
the standard adaptive dampers and my test car's optional air springs.
To help slow this near two - tonne SUV, you get the brakes from the Macan Turbo, while handling is improved with
standard adaptive dampers including a 15 mm ride height reduction.
The front - engined, rear - drive layout coupled with an M - differential and now
standard adaptive dampers give the 2017 M3 both a planted feel on a racetrack and a decent ride on bumpy roads.
Standard adaptive dampers also play their part in the Cupra's impressive agility.
However, as a general rule, if you keep
the standard adaptive dampers in their softest setting and select Efficient mode via the Drive Performance button - for tamer accelerator response and less aggressive gearchanges, etc - the M5 bumbles around in a more relaxed fashion than the always more aggressive - feeling Mercedes - AMG E63.
The standard adaptive dampers are around # 1500 apiece and are only purchasable in pairs, so check for any leaks — this is not usually covered under the warranty.
The low - profile (45 - series front, 40 - series rear) tires exact a bit of a ride - quality penalty, but the Jaguar's
standard adaptive dampers help minimize the harshness.
Not exact matches
The engine sits lower in a new iteration of Aston's bonded - aluminum chassis, which again features
adaptive dampers and
standard carbon - ceramic brakes.
Adaptive suspension
dampers and self - leveling rear suspension are
standard, and the BMW X5 xDrive40e can be equipped with all the option packages of a regular X5.
FlexRide
adaptive dampers should also allow a degree of adjustability to the Grand Sport's chassis, along with the steering, throttle response and (on automatic models) shift points, via
Standard, Sport or Tour driving modes.
To provide a wider range of adjustability in the suspension, four - corner air springs and
adaptive dampers are now
standard on the 2016 BMW 7 Series.
Adaptive dampers also come
standard and an optional Performance package adds an electronically controlled mechanical limited - slip differential and 19 - inch alloy wheels shod in Pirelli P - Zero summer performance tires specific to Hyundai's N cars.
Furthering the «less is more» ideal, there are no
adaptive dampers either, but a limited - slip differential comes as
standard.
Of particular note is the
adaptive damper system, which is
standard on the 2018 Honda Accord Touring, which constantly responds to changing road conditions.
Adaptive dampers are
standard fit, while certain chassis settings — anti-roll bar stiffness, toe and camber — can be adjusted for circuit use.
As the performance - minded version, the BMW M235i also comes
standard with larger brakes, a bolder body kit, two - mode
adaptive suspension
dampers, staggered 18 - inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, variable - effort sport steering, and a 0.4 - inch lower ride height than the 228i.
Unlike the current Golf R, the Scirocco gets VW's Dynamic Chassis Control —
adaptive dampers to you and I — as
standard to complement its sports springs that lower the R 10 mm compared to other models.
Carbon ceramic brakes are
standard fit, while dynamic steering and
adaptive dampers are both optional extras.
Adaptive dampers remain
standard, too.
The adjustable Terrain Response system is
standard, but the optional
Adaptive Dynamics with magnetically controlled
dampers should pay dividends on pavement.
In addition to the mechanical upgrades, the TCR also rides some 20 mm lower than the
standard GTI, integrating
adaptive dampers as
standard on 18 - inch, or new 19 - inch alloy wheels.
STANDARD FEATURES: Novillo leather - trimmed interior
Adaptive dampers Competition package 19 - inch Y - spoke aluminum wheels 6 - speed manual transmission M dynamic mode M Drive M - tuned suspension M - tuned variable - assist steering Cross-drilled compound discs brakes Xenon headlights Carbon - fiber roof Front and rear spoilers Polished quad - exit exhaust system M sport steering wheel iPod and USB adapter
The Sachs
adaptive dampers are similarly adept at softening blows — at least in their most compliant
standard setting.
The V - 8 also adds an additional mode to the
standard Terrain Response dial: dynamic, which alters the
adaptive dampers, steering assist, throttle response, and transmission logic.
Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter twin - turbo six - cylinder engine 8 - speed automatic transmission xDrive all - wheel - drive system Dynamic Stability Control w / Brake Drying, Brake Stand - by, Start - off Assistant, and Brake Fade Compensation Hill Descent Control 4 - wheel disc brakes w / ABS and Dynamic Brake Control Xenon
adaptive headlamps w / LED corona rings Automatic headlamps LED
adaptive brake lights Rain - sensing wipers Audio system w / AM / FM / CD / MP3 and iPod and USB adapters iDrive system Bluetooth Nevada leather 18 - inch Y - spoke wheels Performance Control Dynamic
Damper Control Fineline Siena wood trim
To go along with its extra straight - line speed, the 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS comes
standard with Porsche's PASM
adaptive damper system, which lowers the ride height by 0.4 inch compared to the
standard Carrera.
This GT C comes with AMG Ride Control — or
adaptive dampers — as
standard, but they're an extra on the GT.
The
standard California has received some subtle chassis tweaks via reprogramming of the control software for the
adaptive dampers.
But thanks to
adaptive dampers, rear - wheel steering and a wider track as
standard, the C works very well as a GT car.
Adaptive dampers are
standard on the top - shelf GT model (optional on lesser models) and the 508 will come with lots of cameras and sensors, delivering a range of advanced driver aids.
It comes
adaptive dampers standard, a limited - slip differential on the front axle, and some nice interior goodies, like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
630i GT
standard equipment M Sport Package (Luxury Line available as a no - cost option) 19 - inch BMW M double spoke light - alloy wheels
Adaptive LED Headlights Automatic tailgate Active rear spoiler Panorama Glass Sunroof Active kidney grille Chrome Line exterior finishers M Aerodynamics Package M Sport Brakes
Adaptive 2 - Axle Air Suspension with dynamic
damper control Ambient lighting Comfort Access Professional Navigation with iDrive6 and 10.25 - inch touchscreen 12.3 - inch multi-function display with black panel technology Head - Up Display Speed limit info High Beam Assist Driving Assistant Plus Parking Assistant Plus Eight - speed sports automatic transmission with gearshift paddles ConnectedDrive Freedom Wireless charging DAB Digital radio 16 - speaker harman / kardon surround sound system Two - zone climate control air conditioning Sensatec instrument panel BMW Individual roofliner in Anthracite Leather Dakota upholstery Heated front seats with lumbar support
Considering BMW calls this a Sports Wagon, it'd be easy to argue that our tester's performance - enhancing extras — namely $ 650 M Sport brakes and a $ 1000 handling package, which adds
adaptive dampers and quicker - ratio steering — should come
standard.
The
standard features are supplemented with a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment in the front and rear and
adaptive air suspension with an electronically controlled
damper system (Porsche Active Suspension Management / PASM).
Every Mercedes GLC Coupe comes as
standard with retuned sports suspension, including Mercedes» Dynamic Select system with
adaptive dampers and selectable driving modes.
All Porsche Panamera Executive models feature more
standard equipment than regular models, adding a large panoramic roof, heated comfort seats with multi-way electrical adjustment (both front and rear), roll - up sunblind behind the rear headrests, and
adaptive air suspension with the electronically controlled
damper system Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
Three suspension tunes are available:
standard, 10 mm lower with
adaptive dampers (Porsche Active Suspension Management: PASM) or 20 mm lower with
adaptive dampers (PASM Sport).
Despite only costing a fraction more than the Golf, model for model, the SEAT Leon Cupra comes with a front limited slip differential as
standard and three - stage
adaptive dampers.
Standard equipment includes 20 - inch titanium - finished wheels, Brembo brakes,
adaptive Bilstein
dampers, and a limited - slip rear differential.
The car benefits from a multi-link rear axle, and the E-Class Estate has self - levelling air suspension at the rear, while
adaptive dampers are
standard.
The top - of - the - range Touring version (only available with the V6) has
standard - fit
adaptive dampers and a massive 10 - inch head - up display (also fitted to the «Limited» version), but the base trim levels aren't exactly poverty - spec.
Standard equipment across the range includes 18 ″ alloys,
adaptive dampers and Satellite Navigation.
Honestly BMW does lack features like
adaptive xenon lights (Audi and Mercedes have it as
standard), keyless entry and
adaptive dampers and these will be on the list of my next car so if BMW does not include it then its sayonara from me to them.
, Spec Includes - Electronic
Damper Control (EDC), 19in M Double - Spoke Style 220M Alloy Wheels, Full Black Novillo Leather Upholstery Extended, Professional Satellite Navigation, Carbon Fibre Spoiler, Park Distance Control (PDC) Front / Rear, Seats - Front Seats Heating, Bi Xenon Headlights, High - Beam Assistant, Comfort Access System, Cruise Control, DAB Digital Radio, Hi Fi Loudspeaker System, AUX Port, USB Interface, Voice Control System, Electric Folding Exterior Mirrors, High - Gloss Shadowline Exterior Trim, Black Carbon - Structure Leather Interior Trim,
Adaptive Headlights, Auto Headlights, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bluetooth Telephone Prep with Telematics, Dual A / C, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Tiptronic Gearshift, Sliding Front Armrest, Last serviced on 11/04/2018 at 54,266 miles, Full service history,
Standard Features - Alarm System (Thatcham 1), Electric Windows - Front and Rear, with Open / Close Fingertip Function.
Adaptive dampers are optional but our test car came with the
standard passive units.
Adaptive dampers are also
standard and, with a ride height is 25 mm lower than regular models, the Audi SQ5 affords ground clearance of 175 mm.
Our initial impression is that the optional
adaptive dampers do a better job of isolating road imperfections than the
standard configuration.