In terms of raw power, the model comes with two options but the lack of an all -
wheel drive mode make it an exclusive city car.
Not exact matches
The electric motors continue low - speed cruising in EV - only
mode for a few miles, effectively
making the hybrid a part - time rear -
wheel -
drive model.
Neither
mode makes the RS feel like a proper rear -
wheel drive car, but no other 4WD car offers this level of riotous playfulness.
I think a few M5s do
make it to track days and the rear
wheel drive mode will be given a try.
A run down the 2016 Ford Focus RS's spec sheet reveals a car that our enthusiast judges should love: a punchy, turbocharged four - cylinder engine that
makes 350 horsepower and 350 lb - ft of torque; performance - tuned all -
wheel -
drive handling; a six - speed, honest - to - goodness manual gearbox; and a button that puts the car's stability control into Drift
mode.
The balance is predominantly mild understeer even when you select the looser AMG Sport ESP
mode, which in theory
makes the four -
wheel -
drive system keener to send power rearwards.
The 60/40 split all -
wheel drive makes off - the - line launches a non-event, and a low - speed ice
driving exercise revealed a newfound willingness to kick out the tail on demand in Sport
mode without fully disabling stability control.
Sand, Trail, and Rock
modes tailor the vehicle's throttle, shift, and steering systems to the terrain, while also managing the vehicle's four -
wheel drive system,
made possible by a new clutch - based center differential specific to the G 63.
The Ford Focus RS will sit atop the Focus lineup, with considerably more power and performance than the 252 - hp, front -
wheel -
drive Focus ST.. Its advanced all -
wheel -
drive system uses a Dynamic Torque Vectoring function to
make for sharp handling, and the car includes four different
drive modes — normal, sport, track, and our favorite, drift
mode.
While the automatic transmission models have been developed to select the right gear at the right time depending on the
mode chosen in the JaguarDrive Control ™ system and according to
driving style, enthusiasts will
make the most of manual shift control using the steering
wheel - mounted paddles.
Unlike manual Foresters, automatic versions get the computer - controlled version of Subaru's Symmetrical All -
Wheel -
Drive (manual transmission
makes do with a more basic viscous - coupling arrangement) that offers an X
mode.
The specific changes
made to the V8's suspension include stiffer bushings and anti-roll bars front and rear, some altered
wheel geometry, as well as new adaptive dampers programmed for a greater spread of ride comfort and body control between the DB11's GT, S and S +
drive modes.
Packages That
Make Driving the Jaguar XF I4 T Premium An Experience Valet Function, Trunk / Hatch Auto - Latch, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Transmission: Electronic 8 - Speed Automatic - inc: ZF 8HP70, Jaguar Sequential Shift,
drive and sport modes and steering wheel mounted shift paddles, Touring Suspension, Tires: 245 / 45R18 AS Continental Pro Contact - inc: 8.5», Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Systems Monitor, Side Impact Beams, Seats w / Leatherette Back Material, Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button, Rear - Wheel Drive, Rear Fog L
drive and sport
modes and steering
wheel mounted shift paddles, Touring Suspension, Tires: 245 / 45R18 AS Continental Pro Contact - inc: 8.5», Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Systems Monitor, Side Impact Beams, Seats w / Leatherette Back Material, Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button, Rear - Wheel Drive, Rear Fog L
wheel mounted shift paddles, Touring Suspension, Tires: 245 / 45R18 AS Continental Pro Contact - inc: 8.5», Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Systems Monitor, Side Impact Beams, Seats w / Leatherette Back Material, Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button, Rear -
Wheel Drive, Rear Fog L
Wheel Drive, Rear Fog L
Drive, Rear Fog Lamps.
Like that car, the 237bhp version is only available with four -
wheel drive and the seven - speed dual - clutch automatic gearbox, which seems to suit it better than the 187bhp version; it swaps gears smoothly and quickly in automatic
mode, while also responding quickly to any manual inputs you
make with the steering -
wheel - mounted paddles.
Packages That
Make Driving the Audi Q7 Premium Plus An Experience: PREMIUM PLUS PACKAGE - inc: Heated Auto - Dimming Power Folding Exterior Mirrors, Stainless Steel Trunk Sill, Audi Side Assist, rear cross traffic alert and vehicle exit assist, Electric Tilt / Telescopic Steering Column, tilt and telescopic, LED Interior Lighting Package, door insert, door inlay, contour, instrument panel contour and door pocket LED accents, Audi Advanced Key, keyless entry w / hands - free tailgate open / close and keyless start and stop, Audi MMI Navigation Plus w / MMI Touch, INRIX XD Traffic, Audi connect w / 6 month trial subscription, Audi smartphone integration and MMI all - in - touch w / handwriting - recognition technology, Audi Connect CARE, limited time subscription, Audi Connect PRIME & PLUS, 6 month trial subscription, Audi Smartphone Integration, Apple Carplay / Android Auto, COLD WEATHER PACKAGE - inc: 3 - Spoke Multifunction Steering
Wheel w / Paddles Heated Q - Design, Heated Rear Seats
Wheels w / Silver Accents, VISION PACKAGE - inc: Audi Virtual Cockpit, 12.3 inch LCD fully digital instrument cluster w / 1, 440 x 540 pixel resolution and two visual
modes: classic and infotainment, Top View Camera System, Full LED Headlights, LED dipped and high beams, daytime running lights, static turn signals and all - weather light,
WHEELS: 20» 10 - SPOKE - STAR DESIGN - inc: gray / polished finish, Tires: P285 / 45R20 112H XL AS Run Flat, TOWING PACKAGE - inc: 7,700 lbs towing capacity and trailer hitch.
Inside, you'll find sports seats and F Sport steering
wheel and aluminium pedals, while suspension tweaks and a Sport S +
drive mode should
make it sharper to
drive.
The 5.0 - liter V8
makes more than 450 hp, while a torque - vectoring rear differential (it's rear -
wheel -
drive, like the IS sedan it's based upon) comes with three selectable
driving modes and pairs to an 8 - speed automatic.
Drive Mode Select allows you to choose from 8 drive modes which makes the drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated by 18 inch wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistica
Drive Mode Select allows you to choose from 8
drive modes which makes the drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated by 18 inch wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistica
drive modes which
makes the
drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated by 18 inch wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistica
drive even more exciting and engaging thanks to enhanced throttle and steering response.Redesigned for 2013, the timeless glamour of the LS 460 is accentuated by 18 inch
wheels and adaptive xenon headlights.One look inside the exemplary interior and you'll see it exudes modern sophistication.
The 4MOTION with Active Control all -
wheel drive system delivers power to all four
wheels to
make sure you have the most traction possible across road conditions and gives you four weather
modes to select from to
make bringing a trailer even easier.
The BMW M5
makes 600 hp and 553 lb - ft from its 4.4 liter twin - turbocharged V8 and uses an eight - speed automatic and all -
wheel drive with a rear -
wheel drive mode.
Boasting 600kW, the AMG GT Concept also
makes use of a clever new all -
wheel drive system dubbed 4MATIC +, which was first seen in the imminent new E 63 AMG — a vehicle that also offers a drift
mode, so it'll be interesting to see if the GT sedan can get up to the same tomfoolery.
The transmission
makes four
driving modes available — Controlled Efficiency, Sport, Sport + and Race (only available on C63S)-- that each return unique experiences behind the
wheel.
The sedan can be
driven in automatic
mode or in manual
mode with the shift handle or the paddle shifters on the steering
wheel to
make the ride even more fun.
When I put the Sedona in Comfort
mode, however, the
wheel assumed a more relaxed character,
making it light and easy to turn in all
driving situations.
TorqueFlite ® eight - speed automatic transmission and driver - selectable Normal, Comfort and Sport electric power steering
modes make her a blast to
drive on multiple terrains, with a four -
wheel independent short - and long - arm sport suspension and rear -
wheel drive for blasting out the starting line.
As we've come to expect from the people who used to
make «The Ultimate
Driving Machine,» the steering (ugly wheel aside) is also sublime in any of the driving
Driving Machine,» the steering (ugly
wheel aside) is also sublime in any of the
drivingdriving modes.
The locking rear differential
makes sure that one
wheel without traction doesn't slow you down, the Multi-Terrain Select System lets you choose between loose rock, mud, and sand
driving modes that adjust the throttle and brake pressure to help
make the most of available traction, and Crawl Control is essentially cruise control for speeds between 1 and 5 miles per hour (to let you concentrate on steering).
-- Mercedes AMG E63 S 4Matic + priced at Rs. 1.5 crores — Rivals the BMW M5 — Gets a 603 HP 4.0 - litre V8 motor — Drift
mode makes the AMG E63 S 4Matic + a completely rear -
wheel drive car
The available adjustable dampers and air springs combined with the 4MATIC all -
wheel drive make any
driving situation a good one, and if more is needed Sport +
mode tightens things up a lot to
make for a more engaging
drive.
By measuring the movement of all four
wheels, plus lateral and longitudinal acceleration, this
wheel - selective suspension enables the various damping characteristics that
make up the Audi
drive select
modes which offer enhanced handling and greater comfort.
And it wasn't just the impressive power that
made headlines — the four -
wheel drive system was a first for the Focus RS, not to mention the drift
mode that has the ability to turn a decent driver into a hooligan.
Whether you are running an errand or taking a road trip, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee
makes handling various terrains much easier through features like extended traction control, driver - selectable
modes, and four -
wheel -
drive systems.
The included Drivelogic system allows the driver to either slap the transmission into manual
mode and be greeted by fast and crisp shifts that get the torque and horsepower to the rear
wheels with great haste, or
make the shifts nice and comfortable for daily
driving.
The XF's six - speed sequential shift transmission features a Sport
mode that, in conjunction with the steering -
wheel paddle shifters,
makes for a rather spirited and enjoyable
driving performance.
The XF's 6 - speed automatic gearbox features a sport
mode that, in conjunction with the steering
wheel - mounted paddle shifters,
makes for a rather engaging
driving experience.
These are a function of the Chrysler Uconnect 8.4 system that provide the driver with information about the Pacifica Hybrid, including: a dynamic visual of how power is moving in the minivan, whether moving from the battery to the
wheels or back due to regenerative brakes; a chart of a
driving history, including a breakdown of distance
driven in electric
mode and hybrid
mode by day; and a page allowing the driver to schedule when the Pacifica Hybrid charges to
make the most of off - peak electricity rates.
The onboard computer offers 4 different
driving experiences: Exon, Normal, Sport & Sport +, Ratios are very tightly stacked,
making it all the more fun to employ the use of the
wheel mounted paddle shifters, all the while newly developed computer alogirthims run in the background to optimize your
driving experience in any of the aformentioned
driving modes.
In addition, Intelligent
mode's more relaxed responses and lower torque output
make it an ideal complement to the low - traction surface
driving safety provided by the Subaru Symmetrical All -
Wheel Drive System.
The M button always puts DSC into Sport
mode, but you can also program one of the 11
drive modes, the EDC
mode, and the Power
mode into it,
making a preferred performance profile available with the simple touch of a button on the steering
wheel.
Driving it down a steep trail
made of loose dirt, we put it in descent - control
mode and merely had to steer as the Grand Cherokee maintained a careful speed and adjusted braking at each
wheel to maintain traction and control.
* Packages That
Make Driving the INFINITI QX70 An Experience * Trunk / Hatch Auto - Latch, Trip Computer, Transmission: 7 - Speed Automatic - inc: Adaptive Shift Control and manual shift
mode w / Downshift Rev - Matching (DRM), Transmission w / Driver Selectable
Mode and Oil Cooler, Tires: P265 / 60R18 V - Rated AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, Steel Spare
Wheel, Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers, Side Impact Beams, Seats w / Leatherette Back Material, Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access, Remote Keyless Entry w / Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb / Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button, Regular Amplifier, RearView Monitor Back - Up Camera.
An advanced Torqueflite ® automatic transmission with sport
mode and available paddle shifters
make this all -
wheel -
drive capable sports car a true modern - day marvel.
* Packages That
Make Driving the Nissan Rogue SV AWD An Experience * [B93] CHROME REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR, [B92] SPLASH GUARDS, Wireless Streaming, Wheels: 17 Aluminum - Alloy, Variable Intermittent Wipers, Urethane Gear Shift Knob, Trip Computer, Transmission: Xtronic CVT Automatic - inc: sport
mode switch,, Transmission w / Sequential Shift Control, Tires: P225 / 65R17 AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning, Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included w / Power Door Locks, Systems Monitor, Strut Front Suspension w / Coil Springs, Steel Spare
Wheel.
The Selec - Terrain system on the four -
wheel drive model
makes it easy to change the
driving mode to optimize performance for the conditions.
Well, it will feature standard all -
wheel drive that will send plenty of power to the rear
wheels when needed, its engine will
make 350 hp / 440 NM (324 lb - ft) and it's set to come with a dedicated «drift
mode» too.
So it seems that having a 4 - something liter twin - turbo V8, traditional automatic gearbox and an all -
wheel drive system with two -
wheel drive mode is the right way to
make a performance sedan.
Apple attempts to solve this by bringing
driving mode - related features into iOS, letting the person behind the
wheel respond to messages or
make simple commands without taking their eyes off the road.