Sentences with phrase «wheel drive performance»

In the same way, the new torque vectoring AWD system allows all - wheel drive performance in conjunction with enhanced maneuverability.

Likewise, the Evoque will have an all - wheel drive system and will include the brand's new Terrain Response System, a technology that tailors the SUV's all - wheel drive performance depending on specific road conditions.

Chevrolet took the wraps off that brand new SS sedan which is their first rear wheel drive performance sedan since 1996.

Mitsubishi has surpassed Subaru in what can only be described as a fierce rivalry between two rally inspired offerings that offer all wheel drive performance and turbocharged power plants.

This model sets itself apart with rally - racing credibility, responsive handling, Blistering all - wheel drive performance, and space - efficient layout

Even at its best, only the most inexperienced drivers will be fooled into believing that the Corolla is sporty, but I did like that its front - wheel drive performance was predictable and that its modest handling limits were well defined and felt safe.

That is, until now, with the new generation of Subaru's all - wheel drive performance machines finally available at dealerships as 2015 models.

In addition to its Jaguar InControl ® Touch Pro infotainment system, capable all - wheel drive performance, and rugged powertrain options, it's also equipped with loads of deluxe features.

Few will cross-shop these two all - wheel drive performance vehicles, the BMW M5 (600 hp) and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (707 hp), but if they did have to choose them based on standing start acceleration, they'd have a hard time picking.

2017 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTS Base Price: $ 138,000 (USD) Drivetrain: 4.7 - litre V8, 430 hp, 361 lb - ft, six - speed manual transmission, rear - wheel drive Performance: Precisely the right amount of go, stick, and wail to paint a smile on your face VVUZZ Recommended: This is the kind of car we'll lament in five years.

2016 Mercedes - Benz GLE 350D 4MATIC Coupe Base Price: $ 72,300 CAD As Tested: $ 85,125 CAD Notable Options: Premium package, $ 4,250; Intelligent drive package, $ 2,700 Drivetrain: 3.0 - litre, turbocharged V6, 240 hp, 457 lb - ft, nine - speed automatic transmission, permanent all - wheel drive Performance: 13.2 l / 100 km / h average consumption VVUZZ Recommended: To drivers looking for crossover with great dynamics and a style - before - substance approach to design

Of course, the 2015 Mercedes - Benz GLA also will feature the patented 4MATIC all - wheel drive performance you've come to expect from AMG models.

2016 Volvo XC90 R Design Base Price: $ 65,850 As Purchased: $ 68,800 Notable Options: Vision package, $ 1,800; Heads up display, $ 1,150 Drivetrain: 2.0 - litre, supercharged and turbocharged four cylinder, 316 hp at 5,700 RPM, 295 lb - ft at 2,200 to 5,400 RPM, 8 - speed automatic transmission, all - wheel drive Performance: 14L / 100 km real world average fuel consumption VVUZZ Recommended: I sold my Range Rover Sport for this Volvo XC90 R - Design.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus Base Price: $ 46,995 As Tested: $ 51,115, plus $ 1,795 freight and PDI and Canada's nonsensical $ 100 aircon tax Notable Options: Advanced SafetyTec group, $ 1995; 18 - inch wheels and tires with touring suspension, $ 795; Uconnect with nav, $ 700; Hands - free sliding doors and lift gate, $ 495 Drivetrain: 3.6 - litre V6 engine, 287 horsepower, 262 pounds of torque, 9 - speed manual transmission, front wheel drive Performance: 14.3 litres per 100 km in mixed driving VVUZZ Recommended: Class of the segment.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Base Price: $ 52,995 CAD As Tested: $ 52,995 CAD Notable Options: N / A Drivetrain: 3.6 - litre V6, 287 hp, 262 lb - ft, nine - speed automatic transmission, front wheel drive Performance: Remarkably engaging chassis, great steering and brakes.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Base Price: $ 33,495 As Tested: $ 33,495 (Classica), $ 36,495 (Lusso), $ 37,995 (Abarth) Notable Options: With the Abarth, order the Recaros and Brembos, plus the dealer - installed exhaust Drivetrain: 1.4 - litre four cylinder, 160 hp, 184 lb - ft, six - speed manual transmission, rear - wheel drive Performance: n / a VVUZZ Recommended: The stylish and massively fun - to - drive entry - level roadster

2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Base Price: $ 62,599 As Tested: $ 72,699 Notable Options: Technology package, $ 9,400; Racing stripes, $ 600 (yes, Ford calls them «racing stripes) Drivetrain: 5.2 - litre V8 cylinder engine, 526 horsepower at 7,500 RPM, 429 lb - ft at 4,750 RPM, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive Performance: Zero to 100 km / h in well under five seconds and a tops out at around 280 km / h VVUZZ Says: Due to its engine, it's probably the most unique pony car today, but we think it appeals most to Mustang fans

The system utilizes an active torque distribution management system with an active center clutch designed for smooth starts and better traction and maneuverability on snowy roads than conventional all - wheel drive systems, and minimal compromise of rear - wheel drive performance characteristics on dry roads.

2016 Dodge Challenger R / T (tuned with Mopar components) Base Price: $ 39,895 As Tested: $ 48,000 (plus labour for Mopar parts installation, plus $ 1,795 destination charge) Notable Options: 6 - speed TREMEC manual transmission, $ 1,000; 20 - inch forged wheels, $ 900; Uconnect infotainment, $ 700; Mopar suspension kit, $ 861; Mopar strut tower brace, $ 408; Mopar cold air intake, $ 615; Mopar gas cap, $ 263; Mopar short throw shifter, $ 193; Mopar cat - back exhaust, $ 2,020 Drivetrain: 5.7 - litre V8, 375 hp, 410 lb - ft, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive Performance: Quick enough to entertain; 13.1 litres per 100 km combined officially, but we averaged over 20.

2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Base Price: The basic Ridgeline starts at $ 36,590 As Tested: $ 48,590 for the fully kitted Black Edition Notable Options: Premium interior package, $ 4,000; metallic / pearl paint, $ 300 Drivetrain: 3.5 - litre V6 engine, 6 - speed automatic transmission, all wheel drive Performance: 12 litres per 100 km in mixed driving VVUZZ Recommended: For those drivers looking for a high - utility, mid-sized truck with car - like refinement.

2016 Chrysler 300S Base Price: $ 42,695 As Tested: $ 52,820 Notable Options: 5.7 - litre HEMI V8, $ 2,950; panoramic sunroof, $ 1,595; black painted roof, $ 1,395 Drivetrain: 5.7 - litre V8 engine, 8 - speed automatic transmission, rear wheel drive Performance: 9 litres per 100 km in mixed driving VVUZZ Recommended: A brilliant road trip car for four and the alt rock executive sedan.

Drivetrain: 2.0 - litre turbocharged and supercharged four cylinder engine, 367 horsepower at 6,000 RPM, 347 lb - ft at 3,100 - 5,100 RPM, 8 - speed automatic transmission, all wheel drive Performance: Zero to 100 km / h in well under five seconds and a tops out at a software limited 250 km / h VVUZZ Says: The outsiders choice.

Drivetrain: 3.5 - litre Atkinson cycle V6 engine, 278 horsepower, 265 pounds of torque, 6 - speed manual transmission, four wheel drive Performance: 22 litres per 100 km in mixed driving (for context, I get similar numbers in 600 - horsepower supercars.

2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Base Price: $ 56,640.00 As Tested: $ 58,552.50 Drivetrain: Six - cylinder 3.5 - litre gasoline engine with hybrid drive, 306 net horsepower, continuously variable transmission, all wheel drive Performance: 9.1 litres per 100 km in mixed city / highway driving VVUZZ Recommended: Load it up, hit the highway and, depending on who you have in the back, enjoy some quiet and peace of mind.

This rear - wheel drive performance / luxury Sedan achieves 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 sec.

Here's hoping that Subaru designers, engineers and accountants a can hash out some way to bring a bit more of that concept car look to the finished product — or, barring that, give us enough all - wheel drive performance to make us keep our mouths shut about the aesthetics.

The system parallels the release of a drift mode function in Ford's new Focus RS, itself a four - wheel drive performance car that uses a twinster clutch pack and clever differential to perform long, lurid slides.

There's more handling pleasure to be had with a rear - wheel drive setup, but precision is reserved for all - wheel drive performance machines, and Audi's Quattro drivetrain is far and away the most capable.

The seventh generation Golf comes in a few flavors, but the range - topping R designation is all - wheel drive performance at its best.

Overview Based on the 10th generation Civic platform, the 2017 Civic Type R chassis — including the suspension, electric power steering and brakes — is exclusively tuned to deliver the leading edge of front - wheel drive performance for road and track.

With rivals embracing all - wheel drive readily now, Audi's claim to the throne of all - wheel drive performance is under threat.

Re-engineered for rear - wheel drive performance The Huracán's V10 5.2 liter naturally aspirated, mid-mounted engine has been re-engineered to provide a maximum 426 kW (580 hp) power output and 540 Nm of torque, with 75 % of torque already available at 1,000 rpm.

The most reliable luxury cars from Germany are known for providing rear - wheel drive performance, but that's also something you can get in the 2017 Infiniti Q70.

Drivetrain: 2.0 Litre, 144hp, 139lb - ft, 4 - cylinder, CVT transmission, front wheel drive Performance: 11 litres per 100 km in mostly city driving VVUZZ Summary: A solid entrant in the small crossover space, but one that values style over driver enjoyment

Notable Options: your choice of colour and an aftermarket with enviable depth and breadth Drivetrain: 2.0 - litre four cylinder boxer engine, 205 horsepower, 156 pounds of torque, 6 - speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive Performance: 14 litres per 100 km in mixed driving and worth ever damned penny VVUZZ Recommended: Buy one.

Rs with 300 horse power all wheel drive performance!

Available only as a five - door, with two trim grades, it is set to catapult Honda back to the top of the two - wheel drive performance hatchback league when it goes on sale across Europe from July 2015.

This time is unmatched by any other front - wheel drive performance hatchback.

2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder Base Price: $ 93,700 As Tested: $ 100,055 Notable Options: Carrara white metallic paint, $ 820; Leather and alcantara interior, $ 2,470; Contrasting stitching, $ 1,190; Bi-xenon headlamps, $ 790 Drivetrain: 3.8 - litre flat six, 375 hp, 310 lb - ft, six - speed manual transmission, rear - wheel drive Performance: 0 - 100 km / h in 4.5 sec; top speed 290 km / h VVUZZ Recommended: Unequivocally, but like every outstanding sports car, this one is long sold out.

Add xDrive for all - wheel drive performance and stability and the sticker increases to $ 53,700.

2016 McLaren 675LT Coupe Base Price: $ 349,500 (all pricing USD) As Tested: $ 392,741 Notable Options: Carbon fibre roof, $ 11,831; Carbon fibre exterior upgrade pack, $ 10,690; Vehicle lifter, $ 5,050 Drivetrain: 3.8 - litre, twin - turbocharged V8, 666 hp, 516 lb - ft, seven - speed automated dual clutch transmission, rear - wheel drive Performance: 0 - 100 km / h in 2.9 sec; top speed 330 km / h VVUZZ Recommended: Without reservation, but they're all sold.

Audi A1 Quattro Price when new # 41,035 Engine 1998cc 16v turbocharged 4 - cyl, 252bhp @ 6000rpm, 258 lb ft @ 2500 - 4500rpm Gearbox Six - speed manual, four - wheel drive Performance 5.7 sec 0 - 62mph, 152mph, 32.8 mpg, 199g / km CO2

Audi S1 Sportback Price # 25,630 Engine 1984cc 16v turbocharged 4 - cyl, 228bhp @ 6000rpm, 273 lb ft @ 1600 - 3000rpm Gearbox Six - speed manual, four - wheel drive Performance 5.9 sec 0 - 62mph, 155mph, 39.8 mpg, 166g / km CO2

Winkelmann has been tasked with making Audi Sport a better rival to BMW M and Mercedes - AMG, both of which offer a mix of rear - and all - wheel drive performance - oriented cars.

A technological masterpiece conceived for Group B racing, the 959 was ahead of its time in practically every area, offering spectacular all - wheel drive performance and computer systems that wouldn't arrive in other high - end cars until a decade later.

Both capable SUVs are filled with luxury amenities and are available with all - wheel drive performance.

The stunning new model is aimed at a very specific type of driver — one who wants the open - air feel of a cabriolet with astounding all - wheel drive performance.

Smooth, powerful all wheel drive performance with the famous Mercedes Safety and of course the huge savings from buying new, all making this extremely low mileage ML just a great value at our low Luther Fair Value Price!

It's a pricey upgrade over the already excellent GTI, but the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R packs the power and all - wheel drive performance to rival Subaru's WRX STI.

The German automaker known for building the world's very best rear - wheel drive performance sedans is planning to offer a new entry - level four - door with wrong - wheel drive.