Sentences with phrase «stiff suspension»

Avoid the bumps, because these tires and the stiff suspension don't like them much, but on all but the rougher patches, the ride is oh - so - smooth.

The only thing that will potentially disrupt a relaxing drive — should you want to use this car for such a task in the first place — is the unforgiving ride on roads that feature significant expansion joints, frost heaves, cracks, etc. — this is a stiff suspension designed to kill corners, not coddle driver and passengers.

The 2015 MINI Cooper S offers subcompact shoppers an even more potent of the already agile MINI Cooper hatchback.The MINI Cooper S comes with a stiff suspension system, a dressed - up interior and plenty of sport - oriented options to maximize driving enjoyment.

While going over road bumps and speed breakers, due to its stiff suspension setup, the rear seat especially is not a very comfortable place to be in.

Previously, the Toyota Auris had a surprisingly stiff suspension set - up for what was supposed to be a comfortable family car, but an update in mid-2015 remedied this by softening up the springs for a more cushioning ride.

Its stiff suspension kept the body flat while the nose followed my steering line.

Coupled with the car's lightweight chassis (just over 2,400 lbs thanks to a pair of aluminum subframes connected by its carbon fiber tub) and stiff suspension system, the Alfa Romeo 4C presents drivers with the kind of immediacy that has all but disappeared from the modern automotive landscape.

I felt the stiff suspension when driving under more mundane circumstances, but it wasn't uncomfortable.

At the same time, the tiny hot hatch is also famous for its on - the - rail handling and driving dynamics, thanks to its well balanced chassis, stiff suspension and wide section tyres.

While the stiff suspension is fun on winding roads, it isn't comfortable on city roads that are full of and speed breakers.

The stiff suspension setup that DS has given this hatchback means the car isn't as comfortable to travel in as the standard C4 and it can get quite bouncy at times.

Its stiff suspension and Sport mode automatic transmission with paddle shifters seem to make all the difference.

As always, the 3 gets better than average steering and medium - stiff suspension setup.

«Alfa has given the Giulietta relatively stiff suspension so it corners suitably flat with little body lean but, despite boasting plenty of grip, it ultimately lacks the handling balance and finesse that both the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf offer.»

The STS, with its higher - horsepower engine, raspy exhaust and stiff suspension, is aimed more at the BMW or Mercedes - Benz buyer who prefers performance over smoothness.

As you'd expect, the first three are preprogrammed, while the Individual mode lets the driver tailor his or her combinations — comfort steering with sport plus throttle response and stiff suspension?

It's light, it's low, it's fast, and the 370Z NISMO has a stiff suspension and rigid platform that will satisfy even the most demanding driver.

There's a good deal of feel through the chassis and suspension that helps with road placement, and around corners and bends the stiff suspension and relatively little body roll does aid cornering confidence.

With a turbocharged, 2.5 - liter, 150 - horsepower engine, wrap - over aircraft - styled doors, a deep front air dam and a stiff suspension, ES Turbo offers pleasing aspects of both sedan and sports classes at an attractive base price of $ 12,495.

Washboard dirt roads and deep sand were the 1 - ton pickup's worst enemy, as at speed on these surfaces the stiff suspension had the truck bouncing around like an out of balance washing machine, deteriorating ground contact causing traction and momentum loss.

The ride is a bit jarring, but that is to be expected, given the strong springs and stiff suspension.

Thanks to its lightweight Heartect platform and stiff suspension setup, the hatchback doesn't shy away at the glimpse of a corner.

That stiff suspension does affect driving comfort.

The Harley F - 150 has a very stiff suspension system.

Plus, the stiff suspension results in a firm and inconsistent ride.

That stiff suspension contributes hugely to handling, so that I don't even feel the corner braking system, which slightly brakes the inside wheel during a turn.

Very stiff suspension boring interior boring exterior very low torque 4WD system could be better no aux / iPod

Ride: The medium - stiff suspension strikes a happy balance between performance handling and sedan comfort.

The stiff suspension is great when you need it but can ride a little rough.

However, for longer trips, that droning exhaust note combines with the increased road rumble generated by the very stiff suspension to fill the cabin with a good deal of noise.

The Bad Fuel economy will likely average below 20 mpg, and the stiff suspension affects ride comfort.

There is a flipside though, to having low profile 17 - inch tyres and a stiff suspension setup.

Stiff suspension and large alloy wheels (with very low - profile tyres) combine to make the ride really quite uncomfortable — especially at low speeds.

The most comfortable trim level for the 2015 Hyundai Elantra sedan is the Limited, which avoids the stiff suspension system of the Sport model and adds features such as heated seats front and rear and the Blue Link telematics system.

These high - performance iterations («Cupra» is an amalgamation of «cup» and «racing») are aimed squarely at the enthusiast market, bringing more power, aggressive styling, stiff suspension, big brakes, and an interior - spec upgrade to match.

The Corsa VXR's stiff suspension is a characteristic that's all too common in modern performance cars — it provides a planted and assured driving feel, but when you're not driving «on the edge» comfort is compromised.

Fuel economy will likely average below 20 mpg, and the stiff suspension affects ride comfort.

The stiff suspension prevents body roll, which allows for excellent handling maneuvers - as long as the driver uses the gas pedal cautiously.

The lowered, stiff suspension is set up for a race track, yet falls apart on the drive to Stop & Shop.

However, it does have a stiff suspension.

Expect some creaks courtesy of the stiff suspension, but on pre-facelift cars listen for a rattle from the fascia's right - hand side.

All Abarths are fun in corners, thanks to stiff suspension that minimises body lean.

It would be easier to overlook these flaws if the MiTo was brilliant fun to drive, but Alfa Romeo's desire to make it sporty has resulted in stiff suspension that sees small imperfections jostling occupants.

Its stiff suspension is unforgiving over bumps, with every ripple felt.

+ Plenty of rear - seat and cargo space, excellent visibility + Surprisingly good highway fuel economy + Fantastic performance - for - dollar value — Stiff suspension can be taxing on rough roads — Bland and inert interior design — Outdated infotainment system

The short wheelbase — and relatively stiff suspension of our SE model — makes the car crash over highway irregularities and skip like a stone on a lake over expansion joints.

Stiff suspension mountings, wide tires mounted on 19 - inch (or optional 20 - inch) wheels, and Dynamic Damper Control work together for high levels of grip and handling.

Its isolated cabin and tidy dimensions are better suited to urban driving than the BMW's hefty steering and stiff suspension.

Add in the stiff suspension and a wildly nonlinear turbocharged engine that puts out over 200 horsepower, and you get a serious handful in a seriously small and adorable package.

The stiff suspension may not be great over bumps, but it does keep roll to a minimum.