At least the steering does afford the Mirage another class victory:
tightest turning circle in its class, at 4.6 m.
The Honda Pilot doesn't have
the tightest turning circle in its class, but good outward visibility and available rear cross-traffic alert help make things easy in a parking lot.
The GMC Sierra 2500 doesn't have
the tightest turning circle in the world, so there's only so far the good forward visibility and light, responsive steering can get you when you're making sharper turns at junctions.
It provides 2deg of counter steer on the rear wheels at speeds below 31mph and 3deg of parallel steering at speeds above 31mph, giving the new 911
a tighter turning circle in town and the promise of even greater agility at speed.
Low speed manoeuvrability is good too, with one of
the tightest turning circles in the class.
Not exact matches
It is simple to handle and «forgiving»; its flight envelope makes it extremely maneuverable at low speeds and able to
turn in tight spaces: this means it can
circle over restricted areas and provide better support to the troops on the ground.
That experiment failed because the robot kept
turning in too
tight a
circle, twisting the cable running between the surface surfboard and the underwater wings several meters below, reducing its speed and mobility.
As with similar systems, it can
turn the rear wheels up to five degrees
in the opposite direction from the front wheels at low speeds to improve agility and
tight manoeuvring (cutting a metre from the old car's 12.4 m
turning circle), and
in the same direction (by up to two degrees) at higher speeds for stability.
Press the Buick a bit and moderate understeer keeps you
in check and makes the Enclave feel big, again, as its
tight 39 - foot
turning circle and body control otherwise make it drive smaller than it is.
The
turning circle of the Volkswagen is a commendably
tight 35.8 feet — so much smaller than the Ford's that you'd even notice the difference making a U-turn
in the middle of a wide - open red state.
To that end, you might expect a lower step -
in height, a
tighter turning circle, or a more sloped hood to provide better sight lines.
It has a 6.8 m (22ft)
turning circle so it's super-manoeuvrable
in a
tight spot, and it's just 1.19 m (under 4ft) wide so the Twizy squeezes through tiny gaps.
The diesel engine's abundant torque means that acceleration at any speed is available on demand, and a comparatively small
turning circle means that you can maneuver
in tight spaces.
With a
turning circle of 37.4 feet, maneuvering
in tight spaces is difficult.
Its steering is precise and nicely weighted, with a
tight turning circle for quick direction changes should you miss a junction;
in the pre-Evo cars it's better yet, provided you don't mind giving up a few horses
in exchange.
The Mirage's diminutive footprint allows it to fit
in tight parking spots while a
tight 15.1 - foot
turning circle enables easy U-turns.
The Prizm can
turn a
circle in a
tight 34 feet.
The responsive steering provides good road feel, and a
tight turning circle aids
in close - quarters maneuvering.â $ Consumer Guide
With the
tightest turning circle you've ever driven, this tiny BMW is extremely agile around town and there's plenty of room
in both rows of seats for bodies, although a small boot is a blot on the copy book.
That stark difference
in attitudes clearly points to the Mirage's skill as a city car, as does the Mirage's deliciously
tight 30.8 - foot
turning circle.
Add
in lively steering and a
tight turning circle, and the 2008 is a surprisingly capable urban runabout.
The
tighter turning circle at just 2.8
turns lock - to - lock also makes the Jeep feel more nimble and agile.There's a big step up
in refinement, too.
The car can
turn a complete
circle in a
tight 32 feet, and the wheel has a solid, nicely weighted feel.
In spite of their comparable physical dimensions, it's the Subaru that has the
tighter turning circle (11.0 v 11.7 m).
â $ œHandling is benign, though the tall Transit Connect scores points for its maneuverability on city streets — a
tight turning circle and and wheels placed near the corners help greatly
in this regard.â $ The Car Connection
Its short length — less than 158 inches, about the same as a Honda Fit's — and
tight 32.8 - inch
turning circle made it a whiz
in the city.
Driving the Ignis around town is a breeze, thanks
in part to its
tight turning circle and the 90 - hp 1.2 - liter DualJet four - cylinder engine.
Spark also has a
tight turning circle of only 32.5 feet (9.9 meters), which enhances its maneuverability
in urban areas.
The van is easy to parallel park, make U-turns
in and
turn in tight circles.
The Silverado can
turn a very
tight circle, which made it extremely maneuverable
in city driving.
The weighting of the electric steering is well judged, and the wheel spins from lock to lock
in a smidge over three
turns for a relatively
tight tuning
circle of 11.4 metres.
That said, smaller rivals are more responsive on twisting roads or
in tight urban spaces, and the Traverse's wide
turning circle can make it rather cumbersome to maneuver.
Using a variable steering ratio with passively steered rear wheels, the Integral Active Steering delivers improved stability and comfort.The system steers the rear wheels
in the opposite direction as the front wheels, at certain speeds, significantly reducing the
turning circle and making for easier maneuvering during
tight situations.
Also helping it progress on trickier terrain were good off - road angles including 230 mm of ground clearance, a
tight turning circle and hill descent control — although it misses out on a rear differential lock or the fancy off - road electronics fitted to the Mitsubishi and Ford, which might have left it scrambling
in slipperier situations.
The
tight turning circle (12.4 metres) was matched only by the Audi Q7
in this company.
A sub two - metre roof height means multi-storey car packs are fair game, but as a front - drive, long - wheelbase van out test vehicle's 13.2 m
turning circle isn't brilliant
in tight confines.
On the subject of manoeuvring, we found the iLoad's 11.2 m
turning circle to be terrific
in tight spots.
Steering is light and responsive, power delivery is smooth, and the Smart's
tight turning circle comes
in handy for a couple of turnarounds.
The power - assisted rack - and - pinion steering system allows the 318ti to
turn a complete
circle in a
tight 34.1 feet.
The 12.2 m
turning circle also ensures you'll be working it
in tighter spaces.
The E-Gear pointed up its central limitation
in one instance, along with another Gallardo limitation: its not - so -
tight turning circle.
With a hefty
turning circle and a steering range of 3.25
turns lock to lock, it's not your preferred tool for city commutes and it's a handful
in tight, multi-storey carparks.
The backup camera now has better resolution and distance marks and the addition of a relatively
tight 39 - foot
turning circle makes the Lexus easy to drive
in tight spots.
It also boasts a
turning circle of just 4.65 metres, the
tightest in the segment except for the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Even the
turning circle is reasonably
tight, at 11.8 metres
in front - wheel - drive versions.
Tight turning circle (34.4 ft) makes the Forester easy to navigate in tight city cor
Tight turning circle (34.4 ft) makes the Forester easy to navigate
in tight city cor
tight city corners.
However, the 960 has one characteristic that must rank as best
in class or close to it - it can
turn a very
tight circle.
Because the Windstar can
turn a
circle in just 40.6 feet, you can maneuver it easily
in and out of
tight parking spaces.
The steering is light, although the
tight turning circle is appreciated
in parking lots.
Factor
in the
tighter turning circle, the decent - sized glasshouse and the light, responsive steering, and the Honda Fit fits should be ideally suited to life
in the city.