Sentences with phrase «wheel drive models give»

The all - wheel drive models give an increased grip and control to the vehicle under all road conditions.

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A big change is the addition of a second motor, giving the P85D dual motors and turning the single - motor, rear - wheel drive Model S into an all - wheel drive electric car that is more responsive and efficient.

Gas prices have climbed for six weeks in a row, and SUV shoppers might be wondering if they need all - wheel drive, given that AWD models typically get lower gas mileage than two -... Read more

We're wondering how the Alfa Romeo 6C and Maserati Alfieri will avoid stepping on each other's toes given the similarities in styling and powertrain, but it seems like the Alfieri will go for broader appeal with its optional all - wheel drive; the Alfa Romeo 6C will be a more exclusive model with a limited production run capped at a few thousand units.

Given that the Model 3 represents an exponential increase in demands on Tesla's manufacturing capacity, the automaker is initially offering the new sedan in just one configuration: Rear - wheel - drive with the optional 310 - mile battery and premium package.

Packing an all - new 2.9 - litre twin - turbocharged V6 it also offers greater performance than its predecessor, while a rear - biased all - wheel drive system, an optional locking differential for the rear axle and a 60 kg weight reduction compared to the old model give the latest RS5 extra credibility as a driver's car.

Yet perhaps the biggest conundrum is that the quattro model wasn't exactly a killjoy in its approach, its trick four - wheel - drive transmission giving you enough leeway to edge the tail out while always having the option to shuffle torque forward to stabilise any waywardness.

The next - gen truck was teased early last week, giving us a first look at a four - wheel - drive model splashing through some mud.

As with past 911 Turbo models, all - wheel drive will likely come standard and should help give it explosive off - the - line acceleration.

Mini has given its new Clubman the Countryman's all - wheel drive system — becoming the brand's first all - wheel drive model in the C - segment.

Our test vehicle was a front - wheel - drive Premium model, which started at $ 31,390 (including destination charges) but piled on a few options to bump the final price up to $ 34,075 — a lofty figure that gave me pause.

Like every previous GT2 model, the GT2 RS is rear - wheel drive only, but don't think that means the car is traction - limited given all that power.

Name given to the combination of engine, transmission / transaxle and differential (rear - wheel drive only) for any particular model.

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc., America's all - wheel drive leader, has restyled its Impreza line for 2006 and in addition given the all - conquering 300 - horsepower WRX STI model several performance enhancements.

Maserati is already helping out with the production of the 4C and the further strengthening of the relationship with Maserati should go some way to giving Alfa Romeo's new rear - wheel drive models instant credibility.

Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car.

The model with front - wheel drive will give 25/31 mpg fuel rating in city / highway while the all - wheel - drive system 24/30 mpg.

That's why the 280 - horsepower 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine comes standard across the whole lineup of new Honda trucks, why the i - VTM4 All - Wheel - Drive System can be equipped on all but the base 2018 Honda Ridgeline model, and why smarter, more capable equipment gives drivers the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Given the MKZ's front - wheel drive layout, it competes squarely with models like the Audi A4, Lexus ES, and Acura TLX, among other vehicles.

This new feature gives drivers enhanced levels of safety while still providing the speed and feel associated with other rear - wheel drive models.

Most of the A5 lineup gets Audi's Quattro all - wheel drive system, which sends 60 percent of power to the rear wheels under normal driving, to give these models more of a performance character and a more balanced feel in tight corners.

The model of engine that is available with base trim S is very fuel efficient, it gives 21/29 mpg with the front - wheel - drive system.

That sense is heightened in those models fitted with optional Grip Control, a clever system that controls the brakes and throttle, boosting traction on slippery surfaces and giving the front - wheel - drive 2008 a degree of four - wheel - drive capability.

This also gives the model an all - wheel drive setup.

The vehicles possess three - link front suspension to give the occupants an enjoyable ride while hauling extremely heavy loads, and the three - link front suspension is available for both two and four - wheel drive models.

They will be in the same Ford Fiesta R2 in which they won the New England Forest Rally's two - wheel - drive class in July, giving British - based Ford rallying operation M - Sport success on the American competition debut of that model with its 1 - litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine.

The driving position is excellent and every model gets a smart TFT central colour display between the dials that gives vital performance data.You can access the screen at any time by simply pushing the «GT» button located on the multi-function steering wheel.

And if you'd like to get behind the wheel of one of our GranTurismo models and experience it for yourself, all you have to do is give us a call or schedule an appointment online and we'll be happy to set up a test drive.

While it isn't the most powerful of the two - wheel drive models on test at Australia's Best Driver's Car, its power delivery is exhilarating enough to give the driver a broad grin, particularly on tight and twisty roads where the MINI shines.

A lack of kit for the cheapest models and slightly dull interior may deter some, but the impressive space on offer, general air of solidity and availability of front or four - wheel drive gives the Ateca all it needs to be a front runner in the crossover class.

While both models offer 4MATIC all - wheel drive, the GLK350 also gives you the option of available Rear - wheel Ddrive, the GLK350 also gives you the option of available Rear - wheel DriveDrive.

For starters, the base trim model of the 2014 Honda Accord comes with a front wheel drive, 4 cylinder engine, giving you 185 horsepower ant 181 pound feet of torque.

Unlike the previous RS, Ford has decided to give the new model an all - wheel drive system, complete with torque vectoring.

The compact model was an unusual Mercedes - Benz car, given the fact that if featured a front wheel drive layout and a tall and short body.

V6 models offer all - wheel drive, and the sporty S model has a sport - tuned suspension that gives it crisper handling.

A model - first for Discovery on SVX is Hydraulic Active Roll Control (H - ARC) system, which gives increased wheel articulation and improved body control, enhancing extreme off - road traction while also reducing body roll for smooth and sure - footed on - road driving.

Perhaps the better argument against the Audis, in particular the RS3, is given here, «Both Audi models benefit from good traction thanks to the all - wheel drive system, but also suffer from slightly top - heavy handling reflected in a tendency towards understeer.

Conscious of the need to meet the high level of spaciousness, variability and functionality demanded in the premium compact class, BMW has given the 2 Series Active Tourer a sophisticated front - wheel - drive system capable of delivering the degree of driver engagement expected of the brand's models.

For the first time, Mini gives its Clubman model all - wheel - drive, and with the high - power John Cooper Works engine, it's mad fun.

With a $ 19,595 starting point for two wheel drive models, it definitely deserves consideration from budget minded families looking for an SUV that will give good gas mileage and transport the kids to after school activities.

Meanwhile, those who have given the model a shot have found the K900 absolutely deserves to be considered among the best rear - wheel drive sedans for 2016.

Quattro all - wheel drive is of course standard; information for powertrain choices in U.S. - bound models hasn't yet been released but it's pretty much a given that the diesel won't make the transition.

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Under cornering, the suspension fails to adequately support the E Class Coupe, with even the rear - wheel drive model yielding to understeer when the vague front end gives out.

Mercedes says it used scalable battery components and placed one motor on the front axle and the other one on the rear axle — an otherwise common practice in the industry, which grants all - wheel drive abilities to the given model.

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The Dodge Journey offers up an adequate driving experience, the available powertrains have good power and spec and the optional all - wheel drive system does give those models equipped with it a more planted and safer feel.

The combination of low curb weight, rear - mounted engine and all - wheel drive gives a serious traction advantage out of corners too and both models can match and at times eclipse the acceleration times of much more expensive and exotic machinery.

One of the keys to the Panamera's success is the breadth of its 13 - model lineup, which gives buyers an almost dizzying array of choices, ranging from a base 310 - horsepower V6 driving the rear wheels, up through a Turbo S model that coaxes 570 horses from a twin - turbo 4.8 - liter V8.

The combination of all - wheel drive and its spirited power plant gives the Forester 2.0 XT a level of confidence and capability in both wet and dry conditions that vehicles like the Honda CR - V and Mazda CX - 5 simply can not match, while X-Mode (standard on CVT - equipped Premium, Limited, and Touring models) provides both off - road tuned stability control and hill descent control, giving the Forester a leg up where the pavement ends as well.