Having tested the Cadillac CTS4
with Magnetic Ride suspension, the Lexus GS F Sport, and the Jaguar XF S, all of which were designed specifically to balance comfort and responsiveness, the Genesis G80 HTRAC is this writer's easy favorite.
The Z06 comes standard
with a magnetic ride suspension, and with with Z07 package, you get Brembo brakes with ceramic rotors and a unique aerodynamic package that adds even more downforce.
The Dynamic plus package also comes with RS fixed sport suspension for maximum handling and driving performance; the base trim comes
with Magnetic Ride suspension as standard.
The standard V10 model adds additional comfort
with a magnetic ride suspension, but the V10 + sticks to fixed dampers.
Not exact matches
Three
suspension choices are offered (four if you want to option optional Audi
Magnetic Ride for # 995) standard SE suspension, 15 mm lower Sport and S Line sport suspension dropping a further 10 mm, the ride deteriorating headlingts with each firmer, lower incarnat
Ride for # 995) standard SE
suspension, 15 mm lower Sport and S Line sport
suspension dropping a further 10 mm, the
ride deteriorating headlingts with each firmer, lower incarnat
ride deteriorating headlingts
with each firmer, lower incarnation.
Our test car was fitted
with the Performance Package, which adds the larger, 19 - inch wheels and
magnetic ride suspension.
In the case of the ATS - V, however, the marriage of the stiffer
suspension with GM's ever - improving, third - gen
Magnetic Ride Control is a thing of glorious revolution.
The current Land Cruiser's hydraulic stabilizer bar
suspension does a good job
with body control, but the trucklike
ride on the boulevard is no match for the sophistication of the rival GMC Yukon Denali's adaptive Magnetic Ride Control or Land Rover Range Rover's smooth air suspension (air suspension also could allow a new Land Cruiser to vary ground clearan
ride on the boulevard is no match for the sophistication of the rival GMC Yukon Denali's adaptive
Magnetic Ride Control or Land Rover Range Rover's smooth air suspension (air suspension also could allow a new Land Cruiser to vary ground clearan
Ride Control or Land Rover Range Rover's smooth air
suspension (air
suspension also could allow a new Land Cruiser to vary ground clearance).
The
ride, aided by those optional
magnetic shocks, is firm without being overly so, and in any case a simple toggle of Drive Select allows tailoring the
suspension response (along
with the throttle, steering, and exhaust) from Dynamic into Comfort, Individual, or Auto modes.
Even the standard
suspension setup is resilient, but the optional
Magnetic Ride Control once again shows just why so many carmakers have come to adopt this American technology to deliver good dynamics with a good r
Ride Control once again shows just why so many carmakers have come to adopt this American technology to deliver good dynamics
with a good
rideride.
And
with sport mode selected for the
magnetic ride control — another feature newly available this year on the Z06 — the
suspension stays flat through corners yet remains compliant enough to articulate over rough stretches, so long as you prudently lay off the throttle.
We're driving the same roads in a CTS
with the 321 - hp, normally aspirated 3.6 - liter V - 6, eight - speed Aisin automatic transmission, optional
Magnetic Ride Control
suspension, standard Brembo brakes, and optional 19 - inch tires, which is the car that most people will buy.
The coupe is 22 pounds lighter than the outgoing model, and the TT RS features a lower
suspension with an adjustable
magnetic ride setup, a carbon - ceramic brake option, and either an electrically deployable or fixed rear spoiler.
The top - spec, rear - wheel - drive model gets an exclusive, uprated, FE3
suspension with Magnetic Ride Control and summer performance tires.
To add further dynamic reach and verve to the RS3, customers can equip RS sport
suspension with Audi
Magnetic Ride and a bassier exhaust.
Removable carbon fibre roof panel, uniquely calibrated SLA - type front and rear
suspension design, standard
Magnetic Selective
Ride Control dampers, standard smart electronic limited - slip differential (eLSD) integrated
with Electronic Stability Control and Performance Traction Management systems, 19x10 - inch front and 20x12 - inch rear spin - cast aluminum wheels on Michelin Pilot Sport P285 / 30ZR19 front and 335 / 25ZR20 rear tires, extended fenders by 56 mm at the front and 80 mm at the rear, Brembo brakes (371x33mm front and 365x25mm rear two - piece steel brake discs, aluminum six - piston front and four - piston rear fixed calipers), a front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon - fibre hood
with a larger vent, larger front fender vents and unique air blades over the inlets on the rear fenders, a larger unique rear spoiler, and rear - fascia openings that are larger than the Stingray.
The Corvette Stingrays will also come standard
with the latest
magnetic selective
ride control and
suspensions that are tuned for European roads.
During last November's SEMA Show, Chevrolet introduced a new set of performance
suspension calibrations for C7 Corvettes
with Magnetic Ride Control.
Much like the TT Coupe, you can also choose from the Premium Plus or Prestige package levels
with similar features, such as the anti-theft vehicle alarm system, Audi
magnetic ride with sport program, and MacPherson front
suspension.
It
rides on standard 18 - inch wheels and summer performance tires (all - seasons are a no - cost option),
with 19s available as part of a performance package also including summer rubber and Audi's
magnetic -
ride adjustable
suspension.
- Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Tinted Windows, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Shifter, Power Drivers Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Memory Seat Position, Roof Rack, Rear Air Conditioning, Clock, Tachometer, Digital Info Center, Tilt Steering Wheel, Telescoping Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Radio Controls, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags, Keyless Entry, Security System, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Dynamic Stability, Rear Defogger, Fog Lights, Intermittent Wipers, AM / FM, CD Player, Alloy Wheels, Leather Interior Surface, Navigation System, Enhanced Driver Alert Package,
Magnetic Ride Control
Suspension Package, Memory Package, 10 Speakers, Premium audio system: IntelliLink, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Automatic temperature control, 5 Auxiliary 12 - volt Power Outlets, Hands Free Power Liftgate, Heads - Up Display, Pedal memory, Power driver seat, Power - Adjustable Pedals For Accelerator & Brake, Steering wheel memory, Universal Home Remote, 17 Disc / Disc VAC Power Brakes, 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Emergency communication system, Front anti-roll bar, Front wheel independent suspension, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Passive Entry System, Rear anti-roll bar, Blind spot sensor: warning, Brake assist, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Auto High - beam Headlights, Delay - off headlights, Fully automatic headlights, High - Intensity Discharge Headlights, Auto - dimming door mirrors, Black Assist Steps with Chrome Strip, Bodyside moldings, Bumpers: body - color, Heated door mirrors, Intellibeam Automatic High Beam On / Off Headlamps, Power door mirrors, Spoiler, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Adjustable pedals, Auto - dimming Rear - View mirror, Compass, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Forward Collision Alert Sensor Indicator, Front reading lights, Genuine wood console insert, Genuine wood dashboard insert, Genuine wood door panel insert, Heated Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated entry, Inside Rear - View Auto - Dimming Mirror, Lane Keep Assist, NavTraffic, OnStar Basic Plan For 5 Years, OnStar with 4G LTE, Outside temperature display, Overhead console, Passenger vanity mirror, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Rear reading lights, Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert, Telescoping steering wheel, Voltmeter, Wireless Charging, 3rd row seats: split - bench, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Full - Feature Reclining Bucket Seats, Heated & Ventilated Driver & Front Passenger Seats, Heated front seats, Heated rear seats, Power Release Second Row Bucket Seats, Split folding rear seat, Ventilated front seats, Passenger door bin, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Wheels: 20 x 9 Ultra Bright Machined Aluminum, Rain sensing wipers, Rear window wiper, 3.23 Axle Ratio 3rd Row Sea
Suspension Package, Memory Package, 10 Speakers, Premium audio system: IntelliLink, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Automatic temperature control, 5 Auxiliary 12 - volt Power Outlets, Hands Free Power Liftgate, Heads - Up Display, Pedal memory, Power driver seat, Power - Adjustable Pedals For Accelerator & Brake, Steering wheel memory, Universal Home Remote, 17 Disc / Disc VAC Power Brakes, 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Emergency communication system, Front anti-roll bar, Front wheel independent
suspension, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Passive Entry System, Rear anti-roll bar, Blind spot sensor: warning, Brake assist, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Auto High - beam Headlights, Delay - off headlights, Fully automatic headlights, High - Intensity Discharge Headlights, Auto - dimming door mirrors, Black Assist Steps with Chrome Strip, Bodyside moldings, Bumpers: body - color, Heated door mirrors, Intellibeam Automatic High Beam On / Off Headlamps, Power door mirrors, Spoiler, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Adjustable pedals, Auto - dimming Rear - View mirror, Compass, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Forward Collision Alert Sensor Indicator, Front reading lights, Genuine wood console insert, Genuine wood dashboard insert, Genuine wood door panel insert, Heated Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated entry, Inside Rear - View Auto - Dimming Mirror, Lane Keep Assist, NavTraffic, OnStar Basic Plan For 5 Years, OnStar with 4G LTE, Outside temperature display, Overhead console, Passenger vanity mirror, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Rear reading lights, Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert, Telescoping steering wheel, Voltmeter, Wireless Charging, 3rd row seats: split - bench, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Full - Feature Reclining Bucket Seats, Heated & Ventilated Driver & Front Passenger Seats, Heated front seats, Heated rear seats, Power Release Second Row Bucket Seats, Split folding rear seat, Ventilated front seats, Passenger door bin, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Wheels: 20 x 9 Ultra Bright Machined Aluminum, Rain sensing wipers, Rear window wiper, 3.23 Axle Ratio 3rd Row Sea
suspension, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Passive Entry System, Rear anti-roll bar, Blind spot sensor: warning, Brake assist, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Auto High - beam Headlights, Delay - off headlights, Fully automatic headlights, High - Intensity Discharge Headlights, Auto - dimming door mirrors, Black Assist Steps
with Chrome Strip, Bodyside moldings, Bumpers: body - color, Heated door mirrors, Intellibeam Automatic High Beam On / Off Headlamps, Power door mirrors, Spoiler, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Adjustable pedals, Auto - dimming Rear - View mirror, Compass, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Forward Collision Alert Sensor Indicator, Front reading lights, Genuine wood console insert, Genuine wood dashboard insert, Genuine wood door panel insert, Heated Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated entry, Inside Rear - View Auto - Dimming Mirror, Lane Keep Assist, NavTraffic, OnStar Basic Plan For 5 Years, OnStar
with 4G LTE, Outside temperature display, Overhead console, Passenger vanity mirror, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Rear reading lights, Side Blind Zone Alert
with Lane Change Alert, Telescoping steering wheel, Voltmeter, Wireless Charging, 3rd row seats: split - bench, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Full - Feature Reclining Bucket Seats, Heated & Ventilated Driver & Front Passenger Seats, Heated front seats, Heated rear seats, Power Release Second Row Bucket Seats, Split folding rear seat, Ventilated front seats, Passenger door bin, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Wheels: 20 x 9 Ultra Bright Machined Aluminum, Rain sensing wipers, Rear window wiper, 3.23 Axle Ratio 3rd Row Seating, Aux.
Suspension Package,
Magnetic Ride Control (Included
with (P56) 22» x 9» (55.9 cm x 22.9 cm) 7 - spoke chromed aluminum wheels and all 22» LPO wheels.)
New S Sport package for S3 model, combining
magnetic ride control
suspension with red - painted brake calipers
Black Ice 2010 Cadillac Escalade Luxury AWD 6 - Speed Automatic HD Electronic
with Overdrive Vortec 6.2 L V8 SFI ** NAVIGATION **, ** 4WD **, ** KEYLESS GO **, AWD, Ebony / Ebony Accents w / Nuance Leather Seating Surfaces, 22» x 9» 7 - Spoke Chromed Aluminum Wheels, Entertainment system,
Magnetic Ride Control
Suspension Package, Navigation System, Power moonroof, Preferred Equipment Group 1SB, Rear Seat Entertainment System.
You still have the punchy twin - turbocharged V6 engine, eight - speed automatic transmission
with a manual mode, 18 - inch wheels wearing Pirelli P Zero tires, quicker steering ratio, Brembo front brakes
with more aggressive pad material, improved cooling system, electronic limited - slip differential and a track mode
with sharper steering and stiffer
magnetic ride control
suspension calibrations.
The Camaro's solid platform, which is shared
with the Cadillac ATS, forms the basis to which the ZL1 adds a revised
Magnetic Ride suspension, Performance Traction Management and an electronic limited - slip differential.
Cadillac's excellent
magnetic ride suspension is available on the ATS Coupe, but only
with the V - 6 engine option and in its highest trim.
Other notable changes this year include upgraded tires for the Z06; option package for the Corvette Grand Sport that combines Z06 tires
with ZR1's
Magnetic Ride Control
suspension; and the addition of a USB port and auxiliary audio jack for the navigation system.
New electric steering and independent
suspension with magnetic ride control all help to make this truck feel like less of a truck and (slightly) more of a car.
Cadillac currently charges $ 5,000 for Super Cruise on the CT6, although the system is bundled
with Magnetic Ride Control
suspension and four - wheel steering.
Along
with the supercharged and turbocharged technology of the engine, the S1 is said to showcase more of Audi's gadgets, such as full LED lighting, a 7 - speed S - tronic transmission and
magnetic ride suspension, which will be electronically adjustable from inside the cabin.
High chassis rigidity, a firm
suspension (GM's
Magnetic Ride Control), a slightly wider front and rear track than the sedan's, and quick (2.7 turns lock - to - lock) ZF rack - mounted electric steering combine to provide the sense of connection that prompts drivers to seek the long way home and sends them forth on lengthy weekend forays
with no particular destination.
Besides the gearbox, the rest of the ZL1 is great
with the
magnetic suspension keeping this heavy beast planted around corners when stiffened and then being able to provide a comfortable
ride when just cruising around if needed.
It upgrades to a new FE4
suspension with GM's
Magnetic Ride Control.
Equipped
with a sports
suspension (but not
with Magnetic Ride Control, that's only available on the rear - drive model), the ATS Coupe showed excellent poise.
With the standard
magnetic ride control
suspension, it can handle the bendy bits, too.
The 455 - horsepower V8 1LE gets the
suspension with magnetic ride control from the ZL1 Camaro as well as Goodyear Eagle Supercar tires, good for 1.02 g, bigger Brembo brakes, an electronic limited - slip differential and the same upgraded track cooling system as the V6 1LE.
Additional modifications included a lowered
suspension system from Chevrolet Performance Parts which works in conjunction
with the factory
magnetic -
ride suspension and lightweight 20 - inch Hennessey H10 wheels (20 × 9.5 in.
Along
with the steering upgrade, a 57 percent stiffer, 99 - pound lighter redesigned aluminum chassis and
Magnetic Ride Control
suspension introduce sharp, immediate response or «a more intimate and connected driving experience.»
It also gets 18 - inch wheels covered wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires, a quicker steering ratio, Brembo brakes
with more aggressive pads, upgraded cooling system, electronic limited - slip differential and a track mode
with specific steering and
magnetic ride control calibrations for the
suspension.
Fitted
with the optional Track package, the car I was driving had an adaptive,
magnetic ride suspension along
with five drive modes for the traction and stability control.
You'll love the
Magnetic Ride Control
suspension that enhances traction and allows more precise steering.Our Premier exceeds your expectations
with its powerful presence that's complemented by gorgeous alloy wheels, a hands - free power lift-gate, and xenon headlights.
It also adds HSV's Generation 3
Magnetic Ride Control suspension with dual coil pistons, designed to offer faster response times, greater body control, sharper handling and improvements in ride qual
Ride Control
suspension with dual coil pistons, designed to offer faster response times, greater body control, sharper handling and improvements in
ride qual
ride quality.
Top - line Premium models come standard
with GM's
Magnetic Ride Control
suspension system.
The Denali gains GM's
Magnetic Ride Control
suspension, while Siri Eyes - Free and OnStar 4G LTE
with built - in Wi - Fi hot spot is made available.
The Premier trim even comes
with Magnetic Ride Control active
suspension.
Our first go in a Sportback comes in a car
with identically sized rims but without the optional «
magnetic ride» dampers — and, as it turns out, that's # 995 worth of
suspension on which you shouldn't skimp.
Throw in the seven speed manual, along
with those brakes, and the
magnetic ride suspension and you have a damn near perfect car for any road or track!
Alternator, 150 amps Battery, maintenance - free
with rundown protection Engine, Northstar 4.6 L DOHC Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI (320 HP [238.7 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 310 lb - ft of torque [418.5 N - m] @ 4400 rpm) Exhaust outlets, dual chrome - plated tips Rear axle, 2.73 ratio Rear wheel drive Steering, power, Magnasteer, speed - sensitive, rack - and - pinion
Suspension, 4 - wheel independent
with Magnetic Ride Control Tires, P235 / 50R18 W - rated, extended mobility, blackwall Air bags, dual - stage frontal and side - impact, driver and right - front passenger
with Passenger Sensing System (side - impact air bags include head and thorax protection)(Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size.
This Corvette Z06 has been equipped
with huge options including C7R Special Edition Package (Black Wheels
with Yellow Stripe, Corvette Racing Wheel Center Caps, Yellow Brake Calipers, Jet Black Suede Interior, Suede Competition Seats, Suede Steering Wheel and Shifter, Yellow Contrast Stitching, Carbon Fiber Interior Package, Special Edition C7R Edition Interior Plaque and Logos on Seats, Corvette Racing Sill Plates, Vision Carbon Fiber Ground Effects and Hood Insert, Special Exterior Graphics: Stripe Package, Z07 Performance Package (Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Z07
Suspension with Magnetic Selective
Ride Control, Level 3 Adjustable Aero Package), $ 23,055), 3LZ Premium Equipment Group (Memory Package, Power Bolster and Lumbar Adjusters, Bucket Seats
with Nappa Leather, Luggage Shade and Parcel Net, Adjustable Power Heated Outside Mirrors
with Auto - Dimming, Auto - Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror, Satellite Radio, Sueded Microfiber - Wrapped Upper Trim Package, Custom Leather - Wrapped Instrument Panel and Doors, Heated and Ventilated Seats, Universal Home Remote, Premium Audio
with Surround Sound, Performance Data and Video Recorder, Advanced Theft Deterrent System, $ 8,945), and 8 - Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission ($ 1,725).