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They also come as part of the 305km / h Dynamic package plus, which for a substantial $ 25,840 also includes Dynamic Steering, RS sport suspension plus with 20 mm lower ride height and Dynamic Ride Control, which replaces the standard air springs with steel springs and hydraulic diagonally - linked dampers.

Not exact matches

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.

Air springs are standard again, but the clever Active Body Control system costs extra.

Adaptive air springs allow the driver to select a firmer, sportier setting or stay with the standard, comfort - oriented suspension stiffness.

Airmatic suspension is optional for E550s, and rear air springs are standard in the E350 wagon.

The eight - speed automatic transmission has been traded for a seven - speed dual - clutch unit, air springs replace the steel coil springs, and a torque - vectoring rear differential is standard.

I was only given vehicles with the optional air suspension to drive (steel springs are standard on all models), and the system works wonderfully.

In the quest for even better driving dynamics, AMG engineers tossed out the front air springs (still used on the standard E-class) in favor of steel springs and struts.

With its optional air springs and standard adaptive shock absorbers, the Panamera's controlled ride is comfortable enough, but it's firmer than some shoppers in this class may prefer.

Other markets will also get the option of Dynamic Body Control with conventional steel springs, which sits between the standard and air suspension options, but Mercedes UK has left it off the options list for simplicity's sake.

While both standard steel - spring chassis and cars fitted with the optional Air Body Control pneumatic suspension were on hand, differences between them were all - but - imperceptible on the splendid roads around gloriously sunny Barcelona.

Electronically controlled air springs and dampers allow the driver to select a firmer, sportier setting or stay with the standard, comfort - oriented suspension stiffness.

Switching into a 2017 Audi Q7 with the standard coil - spring suspension isn't a letdown compared to the air suspension model.

(The standard steel springs will be tuned like the middle setting on the air springs, Volvo says.)

The entry point Sport Turismo 4 is equipped with steel springs and Porsche's active damper technology, PASM, with the 4S and Turbo models are fitted with air suspension and PASM damping as standard.

Steel coil springs are standard, but optional air springs are a must - have for anyone planning to take their Grand Cherokee off - road.

The air suspension (standard on the 500, optional on the 350) allows the car to sit 25 mm lower, too, while the effective spring rate of the air suspension is slightly firmer, as is the damping, although the anti-roll bars remain the same size.

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The common weight is possible thanks to different underpinnings; the rear - wheel drive car receives a standard AirMatic air suspension, while the all - wheel drive car receives a more conventional, and lighter, steel sprung suspension.

It has air springs as standard at the rear - end, which includes a self - leveling function, though a full air - suspension system, with constantly variable dampers and active roll control, will be available as an option.

GLC Coupe models fitted with air - suspension offer a good blend of comfort and handling, but on standard springs with larger wheel choices it can be unsettled at low speed.

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As standard, the flagship Panamera (that's short enough, we'll use that from now on) scores three - stage air springs all around, active damping, active anti-roll bars, ceramic brakes (the lairy paint is not compulsory) and torque vectoring... it goes on, but 2.8 degrees of rear - wheel steering will cost you more money again.

GENERAL Vehicle / model: ’17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 Base price: $ 43,095 Price as tested: $ 53,515 Options as tested: Customer Preferred Package 28J ($ 2,695), Jeep Active Safety Group ($ 1,495), 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 ($ 3,295), Rock Rails ($ 895), Uconnect 8.4 NAV ($ 450), Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection ($ 595), Destination Charge ($ 995) ENGINE Type: Chrysler 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement (ci / liter): 345/5.7 Bore x stroke (in): 3.92 x3.58 Compression ratio -LRB-: 1): 10.5 Intake / FI: Naturally aspirated, sequential multi-port electronic Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp): 360 @ 5,150 Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb - ft): 390 @ 4,250 Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Midrange unleaded recommended; regular unleaded acceptable DRIVETRAIN Transmission: ZF 845RE 8 - spd automatic Ratios -LRB-: 1): First 4.71 Second 3.14 Third 2.11 Fourth 1.67 Fifth 1.29 Sixth 1.00 Seventh 0.84 Eighth 0.67 Reverse 3.30 Axle ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.09 Transfer case: MP 3022 2 - spd Low - range ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.72 Crawl ratio -LRB-: 1): 39.6 FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points): 375

Entry - level cars will get a fettled steel set - up as standard, but many buyers will benefit from the adjustable dampers and self - levelling air springs that appear higher up the trim list.

The car comes with a passive coil suspension setup as standard, but there are no fewer than four «adaptive» alternatives to that — Comfort, Dynamic, Professional and M - Sport — which introduce active dampers, a self - levelling air - sprung rear end, stiffened and shortened springs, active anti-roll bars and an active «Dynamic Performance Control» rear differential into the mix in varying combinations.

Air springs will be an option for the standard suspension set - up, which is AMG - tuned across the range and comprises a four - link spring / strut arrangement at the front and a five - link independent rear - end, all of which rides 15 mm lower even for mainstream two - door models.

Both models come standard with Adaptive Drive, the combination of Electronic Damping Control (EDC) and Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) that is available on the series X5 and X6; and self - leveling rear air springs.

While it can be fun to drive, the Q7 places its emphasis on comfort, especially when fitted with optional air suspension, which is even better at soaking up road imperfections than the standard springs.

Coil springs are standard, with air suspension as an option.

A reworked wishbone suspension with stiffer coil springs and a self - leveling air suspension yield a 10 millimeter drop in ride height over standard X-Series vehicles.

With standard - fit air springs, the Model S tends to ride better the faster you go.

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.

Among standard equipment: electrically multiadjustable front bucket seats; emergency seat - belt tensioning retractors for front passengers; an air bag for the driver; an anti-theft alarm system; cruise control; automatic climate control; central locking system; electric rear - window defroster; fully independent suspension with separate springs and struts in the front and anti- sway bars at front and rear, and alloy wheels.

The Cayenne GTS rolls on a standard steel - sprung suspension, but owners can opt for an optional air suspension that can be combined with Porsche's Dynamic Corning Control, an antiroll system that employs hydraulically controlled stabilizer bars to reduce lean.

Given the massive difference in ride quality compared to the standard steel springs and the marginal cost delta, air suspension is a must - have.

The standard suspension will use traditional steel coil springs, while an optional air suspension will also be available.

The standard air suspension is active, adjusting spring and shock rates on the fly, according to conditions or the driver's setting.

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The ride quality on standard steel springs is lumpy and overwhelmed a little by weight, so the best option is the optional air suspension.

Coil springs are now standard on base trim models, while air suspension is still offered as an option.

Air springs are standard and allow four different ride heights.

The 2014 Q7 features a standard front double - wishbone independent steel spring suspension and available adaptive air suspension, ably uniting sporty and versatile handling with a high level of ride comfort that is of premium importance to any full - sized luxury SUV.

The package includes a 1 - inch suspension lift with or without the available four - corner air suspension; 32 - inch tires on 18 - inch or available 20 - inch wheels; hill descent control; an off - road — biased rear suspension geometry; unique off - road — calibrated shocks; additional skidplate (transfer case, steering, engine and gas tank); towhooks; special 4x4 Off - Road Package identification; and off - road — calibrated dual - valve shocks for 4x4 Off - Road Package trucks fitted with the standard coil spring suspension.

There's the standard steel - spring suspension, the sport suspension, the suspension with shock absorber control, and the adaptive air suspension.

There's standard steel springs, 10 mm lower sport springs, springs with adaptive dampers and a full adaptive air suspension system.

The extra $ 23,740 was spent on ditching the standard coil springs and replacing them with the $ 2110 air suspension, adding third - row seats ($ 5600), sat - nav ($ 1610), a «Vison Assist Pack» with surround - view cameras ($ 2700) and various niceties such as a $ 560 powered inner tailgate and a $ 2500 «cold climate pack» with heated seats in the front and second rows.

Clients will be able to specify one of three suspension options: comfort suspension, a sports suspension with harder springing, the Off - Road Engineering package featuring a 20 millimetre higher driving level as standard for added ground clearance or the AIR BODY CONTROL full - support multi-chamber air suspension system and the electronically controlled with continuously adjustable adaptive damping system ADS Plus.

Two suspension types are available: steel springs with adaptive dampers, which come as standard, or an optional air suspension that can be stiffened and softened.

It also gets a suspension with steel springs and adjustable damping as standard, while the 8 - cylinder V8 received the fully load - bearing multi chamber air suspension AMG RIDE CONTROL +.