Sentences with phrase «wheel traction feels»

Launching the car is the one situation where four - wheel traction feels worth its weight and cost.

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The Jag proved to be surprisingly competent on rough terrain with its advanced all - wheel - drive system providing solid traction and good feel.

I felt like I was going nowhere towards fulfilling my goals and spinning my wheels as hard as I can but getting no traction.

Push too hard and despite its strong body control the wheels start to skip and hop in the arches as the traction control claws at the power delivery with sharp - edged interventions that feel clumsy.

With traction control set to either its intermediate «R» mode or switched off entirely, it felt like a rear - wheel drive supercar, looking to break away at the slightest tickle of the throttle when the steering was loaded up.

The chassis retains the sense of lightness and immediacy that made the first R8 such a pleasure to drive and the Quattro four - wheel drive system finds massive traction without ever making the car feel leaden or lifeless.

«The car had to feel like a rear - wheel drive car, but with a bit more traction», is Van Meel's succinct summary of the project brief.

The traction of that all - wheel drive system means the E43 feels brisk off the line, but acceleration through the gears never quite has the punch you expect of something carrying the AMG badge, nor the drama associated with AMG's usual rear - wheel drive offerings.

These could be negatives, but the Boss communicates so clearly to the driver through the vibrations in the seat, the quiet squeal of the tires, and the heft of the steering wheel that it's easy to toe the limit of traction without feeling like you're going to lose it.

The diff helps you to subtly work the rear through longer corners too, adding more traction as you feel the back load up on the outside wheel.

All - wheel drive does of course have traction benefits, but both models feel quick.

Though it never feels all - wheel drive, traction is rarely an issue, while the brakes — cast iron (ceramics are a # 5K option), drilled and vented, 365 mm front and rear — have terrific power and silky progression.

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 spoTraction 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 spotraction 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.

These technologies ensure that the F - PACE delivers the connected steering feel and rear - wheel drive character inherent to Jaguar dynamics DNA, together with handling and performance which fully exploits the benefits of extra traction when required.

Here's the breakdown: 30 percent Trail Performance (how a vehicle performs in specific wheeling environments and off - road - centric features like 4WD system operation, tires, traction aids, and so on), 25 percent Empirical (RTI, acceleration, braking, price, and so on), 20 percent On Pavement (handling, ride quality, steering feel, and so on) 15 percent Interior (instrumentation, ingress and egress, seat comfort, storage, and so on), and 10 percent Exterior (appearance, stance, body protection, and so on).

Sometimes while I was driving around a corner and accelerating, the system would engage even though it didn't feel as if either front wheel was losing traction.

Typical MINI go - kart feeling thanks to model - specific set - up of suspension technology, with single - joint spring strut front axle and multilink rear axle; maximum agility due to weight - optimised construction with a high degree of stiffness; electromechanical power steering with Servotronic function as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) in the MINI Cooper S 5 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door also with Performance Control; model - specific spring and damper set - up; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available; standard trim includes light alloy wheels in 15 - inch format (MINI Cooper 5 door, MINI Cooper D 5 door) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door); light alloy wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

Taking it through a series of tight turns, I could feel the wheels scrambling for grip, while the traction control allowed a little back - end wag.

With the traction control off you can feel the tires fighting for grip, and fighting torque steer, through the steering wheel.

Though it's not inherently a bad feature, we feel the traction benefits are outweighed by its cost ($ 1,850) and impact to fuel economy (26 / 31mpg for the city and highway respectively, versus the front - wheel drive Juke's claimed 28 / 32mpg ratings).

The WRX now feels like it is sliding across the dirt searching for traction as the all - wheel drive system with active torque vectoring is furiously trying to keep up.

Torque vectoring helps to rotate the car while you're turning by braking the inside wheels, which makes it feel more agile as well — and the Ford's four - wheel - drive system helps send grip where it's needed for improved traction.

You'll enjoy the 28 mpg fuel efficiency you get on the highway and will feel safe behind the wheel with the Advanced Multistage Front Airbags and All Speed Traction Control.

Audi's quattro all - wheel drive system allows more traction than most drivers will ever need to call upon during hard acceleration, and a revised torque split in all models sends 60 percent of torque rearward, allowing a neutral feel that mimics rear - wheel - drive cars.

The combination of good winter tires and a well - sorted traction / stability control system was enough to make me feel very comfortable behind the wheel.

Traveling down an icy road, I felt the car's wheels slip a bit, then take hold, likely a combination of all - wheel - drive and traction control.

• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; light alloy wheels in 15 - inch or 16 - inch (MINI Cooper S) format as standard; light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.

The rear - wheel - drive transmission delivers a noticeably more composed feel on the road, accelerating more smoothly out of corners and achieving better traction on slippery surfaces.

Under hard acceleration, you will feel the front go light as the sophisticated AWD system determines which wheel has the most amount of traction.

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It also feels nimble in quick directional changes and the on - demand four wheel drive system guaranties massive traction at all times.

The four - wheel - drive system adds traction in cold, damp or slippery conditions, but doesn't necessarily make the Octavia vRS feel faster or more fun on dry roads than the standard model.

The all - wheel drive system is designed specifically to mimic the feel of rear - drive, while providing the added traction on an as - needed basis.

The 4WD system does, however, seems to need some wheel slip before gaining traction on steeper climbs, and in sandy conditions you could feel the system nibbling away where the Patrol just seemed to get on with it.

Other changes include a revised Servotronic power steering for improved feel and feedback, optional fade - resistant carbon ceramic brakes provide improved brake feel (only available on 20 - inch wheels), new, more upright front grille and larger lower air intakes give improved airflow to aid engine cooling; chromed headlamp bezels, two new exterior paint colours (Cumbrian Green and Granite), two new leather hide colours (Newmarket Tan and Cumbrian Green), new low - friction dampers, new «Sport Traction» mode for the Bosch 8.1 ESP system and a Bentley «B» brake pedal.

It felt drama - free and fast with the TT RS leaning on its Quattro all - wheel - drive and traction control, making best use of the engine's 354 pound - feet of torque.

Despite the same engine performance carrying the same weight, that feeling's exacerbated on the road by a lower centre of gravity that induces less head - shake and a broader footprint from wider 20 - inch rubber, offering outstanding all - wheel drive traction, car - like body control and impeccable ride quality all at the same time.

You can expect to achieve nearly 24mpg on the open road and will feel confident with the tenacious traction of All Wheel Drive.

Audi's quattro all - wheel - drive system allows more traction than most drivers will ever need to call upon during hard acceleration, and a revised torque split in all models sends 60 percent of torque rearward, allowing a neutral feel that mimics rear - wheel - drive cars.

Braking is solid with four - wheel antilock with traction control and suspension adequate with just enough road feel without being harsh and just enough cushion without being too soft.

I kind of feel like a mainlander asshat, tearing through a cow pasture in Toyota's most hardcore Tacoma, throwing mud and the occasional cow pie into the air, trying my best to get the pickup to drift its back end around a super slick turn with the four - wheel - drive system in low range and the traction control completely turned off.

The benefits in traction are obvious on the more powerful versions, but the 520d is best suited to the traditional rear - wheel drive layout, which feels a little lighter and more agile than the xDrive set - up.

The contact patch just felt a little narrow for hard braking and indeed even traction, with the Levorg spinning a wheel briefly turning into a driveway — and that was on a light throttle setting, at low speed.

Even if they didn't feel quite as quick off the line as the old XR6T — probably because of the absolute lack of wheel spin with traction control on or off, in Sport mode — subsequent runs on different surfaces throughout the day were the same or a tenth or two slower, proving the XR6 Sprint is consistently quick in a variety of conditions.

The coupe's all - wheel drive system is capable of sending up to 50 percent of power to the front wheels if a loss of traction is detected, but under normal driving conditions it actually routes 100 percent of output to the rear to preserve a premium driving feel.

- A chassis set - up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car's go - kart feeling unrivalled depth; Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and measures to enhance body rigidity shift the car's weight balance slightly further forward, giving the front - wheel - drive MINI Coupé optimised traction; agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model - specific strengthening eTraction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and measures to enhance body rigidity shift the car's weight balance slightly further forward, giving the front - wheel - drive MINI Coupé optimised traction; agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model - specific strengthening etraction; agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model - specific strengthening elements.

Advanced safety features such as a surround - view camera, a head up display, automatic park assist, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, anti-lock disc brakes, stability / traction control, and advanced airbags add to the feeling of confidence you'll feel each time you get behind the wheel.

The 302hp 3.5 Liter V6 is tethered to a responsive 7 Speed Automatic transmission, and offers the tenacious traction of All Wheel Drive, brilliant handling, and 30mpg on the open road!As seen in the pictures, a heat shielding power sunroof, beautiful hand - polished wood trim, and super adjustable front seats with heating feature make you feel at home within minutes.

According to Jaguar, «The available all - wheel - drive system employs active power - transfer technology for enhanced traction while retaining the sporty agility and steering feel of a rear - wheel - drive car....