Sentences with phrase «underpowered engine»

Given the dearth of motive force, I question the logic of offering such a small, underpowered engine in any car, no matter its curb weight.

Only below - par fuel economy and a slightly underpowered engine hold the car back from being close to topping the class.

CR concluded that the MX - 5 is not only fun (after all, we all knew that) but also frugal and user - friendly, allowing the driver to get the most out of the car's theoretically underpowered engine and sharp steering that love twisty patches of asphalt.

Plus, the automatic transmission is so good that it almost makes up for the slightly underpowered engine.

However, this early incarnation of the GS failed to perform to the same standards as its German counterparts, due to its underpowered engine and large size.

The underpowered engine and uninspiring transmissions dull the driving experience, but the emphasis on usable interior space helps compensate for that.

I still found the basic Cooper hardtop to be plenty of fun, however, more so than the outgoing model with its underpowered engine.

It's offset by the category's two recurring problems: an underpowered engine (except Enclave Sport Touring) and a snug cockpit.

Out on the road, the Sonata Hybrid characterizes the finer points of hybridization — smooth power delivery, instant off - the - line torque, quiet operation, and stellar economy — without exhibiting the negatives, like a whining CVT transmission or a groaning, underpowered engine.

Its biggest drawback is an underpowered engine, but it isn't trying to be a performance crossover.

Apparently it was such a good vehicle that buyers were willing to overlook its underpowered engines like the ultra-lethargic 125hp carbureted 3.9 L six - cylinder engine found in the four - wheel - drive model.

It feels like Samsung put an underpowered engine in the tablet.