Sentences with phrase «with slippery road»

Like the Countryman, Mini offers its All4 all - wheel - drive system on the Paceman, which might make it a more attractive model than the standard hatchback in regions with slippery road conditions.

For 2016, the Subaru WRX is one of the fastest cars under $ 30k that offers standard all - wheel drive, and the brand's system is not only excellent at dealing with slippery road conditions but also adept at putting down the 268 horsepower and 258 lb - ft of torque produced by the WRX's 2.0 - liter, turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine.

Not exact matches

The roads were slippery, and a handful of accidents were reported on roadways, but with just a couple of inches of snow overnight, it was about what any seasoned Buffalo driver would expect of a winter morning commute.

-- School buses slid through slippery streets, sparking outrage from white - knuckled drivers and parents, who noted that de Blasio's «stay off the roads» mandate to residents conflicted with the order for kids to get to school

Once we go down the road of limiting those options — particularly those with a proven track record of success — or deciding for parents what options they have, we move down the slippery slope of doing more harm than good.

The former comes with a clutch interlock - defeat switch for off - roading, while the automatic has Toyota's Multi-Terrain Select system with five different driving modes, plus the Crawl Control technology that automatically modulates braking and acceleration on slippery surfaces.

If you don't have a scan tool with ABS bleed capability, then take the vehicle to someplace safe and slippery (wet grass, slick road, mud) and do some extreme panic stops where you can feel the ABS engaging (pulsing in the brake pedal) a half dozen times.

A vehicle fleet equipped with V2V technology enables additional capabilities that could help motorists, pedestrians and municipalities, such as by notifying road crews when and where slippery roadway conditions are present.

I turn the center - console dial that puts the 500X into off - road «Traction +» mode, which softens accelerator inputs and helps the tires if things get slippery, then drive the Fiat up and onto a rocky trail with a sign that says «4x4s Only».

Even where it was too slippery to walk, both all - wheel - drive machines proved highly capable of holding the road — with proper winter rubber, of course [see below for our winter - tire choices].

This vehicle is equipped with Car - to - X Communication, which allows it to communicate with other vehicles and objects on the road to understand when there are dangers ahead including slippery roads or traffic jams.

Most versions of the X3 offer the xDrive intelligent all - wheel - drive system, which works together with the stability control electronics and normally send 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels; a multi-disc clutch system can send up to 100 percent to the rear wheels when it's needed for traction — whether by a slippery road situation or high - performance driving.

However, it comes with the standard front - wheel drive, or if you need a better system for bad weather and slippery roads you can choose the optional all - wheel drive.

In an off - road environment pick the off - road setting and be done with it — during the test, it made the most of a slippery trail, maintaining forward momentum even as one or more of the wheels lost grip.

However, the traction control system will likely be disabled, meaning that the car will be liable to lose grip with the road when road conditions are at all slippery.

Every version also comes with four - wheel drive, which will help when towing or when the roads are slippery.

Lower pressures mean larger contact patches, which can help with traction when off - roading or attempting to traverse slippery terrain.

The 4WD system comes with «On - Demand 4WD Functioning» which automatically implements rear wheel traction control by determining road conditions and maintaining traction on loose, rough and slippery surfaces while improving stability while cornering.

Despite its off - road pretensions, the Peugeot 2008 is front - wheel - drive only, but versions fitted with a system called Grip Control offer some off - road capability by limiting wheelspin in slippery conditions.

With the often narrow, sometimes slippery and regularly bumpy test roads asking for the car's full dynamic repertoire, the RC F also felt one size larger than something like the BMW M4 or Jaguar F - TYPE R, further sapping confidence.

The all - wheel - drive Crosstour handled some dicey slippery road conditions without a problem, the car feeling particularly well - planted thanks to its lower center of gravity compared with the taller brutes out there.

In the LSS, the system works with the car's standard anti-lock brakes and the engine to prevent the front wheels from losing traction while accelerating on slippery roads.

The Q7 features a powerful 333 hp 3.0 - liter supercharged V - 6 with Audi adaptive air suspension and standard Quattro ® all - wheel drive to allow for added traction on slippery road surfaces.

When I'm driving on slippery roads in a car equipped with anti-lock brakes, do I still need to pump the pedal when I use the brakes?MichelleRay: Absolutely not, Michelle.

With Electronic On - Demand All - Wheel Drive with intelligence (AWD - i) fitted as standard, you can even head into the backcountry or safely tackle roads slippery with rain or sWith Electronic On - Demand All - Wheel Drive with intelligence (AWD - i) fitted as standard, you can even head into the backcountry or safely tackle roads slippery with rain or swith intelligence (AWD - i) fitted as standard, you can even head into the backcountry or safely tackle roads slippery with rain or swith rain or snow.

With the so - called «weather bomb» leaving roads greasy, slippery and leaf - strewn, I appreciated the extra traction of the S1.

Unlike regular or all - season tires, winter tires provide more grip on slippery roads, and can even cut through the snow with relative ease.

Available intelligent All - Wheel Drive with active twin - clutch monitors the traction of all four Regal Sportback wheels and activates when needed to provide impressive handling and cornering on both slippery surfaces and dry roads.

Keeping the motor's weight directly over the driven wheels also improves acceleration and traction on roads made slippery with things such as water, ice, sand, gravel or snow.

Improve handling and cornering on slippery and dry roads alike with the confidence of available All - Wheel Drive with Active Twin Clutch.

Plus, having all - wheel drive as standard means you can have more control over that power in slippery road conditions than you would if the car was rear - wheel drive or, as with the regular Audi A4, front - wheel drive.

It's not an M3, 4, 5 or 6, but it's still a fun car with enough grip to inspire confidence, even on the slippery mountain roads when we got away from the test track.

The SUV comes with several driving modes and off - road settings including off - road, incline and slippery.

It's combined with the latest version of traction control, which is itself constantly evolving in all vehicles, and the MINI is sure - footed on slippery roads.

Instant Traction makes for easier starts on slippery road surfaces The AWD system is equipped with Instant Traction for immediate drive engagement.

Having standard - fit all - wheel drive on Mitsubishi Lancers with the 2.4 - liter engine (2.0 - liter models only come with front - wheel drive) also means there's good amounts of traction on slippery road surfaces and in snowy conditions — on top of being a relative novelty at this price point (the only all - wheel drive alternative, the Subaru Impreza, is nearly $ 2,000 more expensive to buy than a like - for - like Mitsubishi Lancer).

Options include Versatrak, a full - time all - wheel - drive system that transfers torque front to rear or side to side to help maintain grip with the road; StabiliTrak, which adjusts brake pressure and / or throttle when slippage is detected in lateral movement to continue traveling in the direction pointed; and enhanced traction control for sure - footed movement away from the light on slippery surfaces.

Both versions of the X3 offer the xDrive intelligent all - wheel drive system, which works together with the stability control electronics and normally send 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels; a multi-disc clutch system can send up to 100 percent to the rear wheels when it's needed for traction — whether by a slippery road situation or high - performance driving.

Though we didn't get to go full blown off - roading, it performed admirably in the dirt and sand with the Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive working diligently to maintain traction in even the most slippery of surfaces.

Standard intelligent All - Wheel Drive with active twin - clutch monitors the traction of all four TourX wheels and activates when needed to provide excellent handling and cornering on both slippery surfaces and dry roads.

The Wrangler is capable of managing all types of road conditions with great traction and handling even on sandy and slippery surfaces.

The point is, if the Armada can do this, it'll handle everything else, too: driving in snow, trailering a boat (9,000 pounds) and pulling it up a slippery launching ramp, or dealing with the mile - long run up a gravel road to the winter ski home.

The TSX comes standard with ABS brakes and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), which stabilizes the car in cornering and on loose or slippery roads by engine power output and selective brake application.

Using vehicle speed and steering angle data, Motion - Adaptive EPS works with Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) and Electric Power Steering to detect instability in slippery road conditions both during cornering and under braking and automatically initiates steering inputs aimed at prompting the driver to steer in the correct direction.

However, on slippery roads the car must be driven with a light foot because the front tires can lose traction and send the car veering to the left or right.

With all - wheel drive, the system automatically transfers torque to whichever wheels have traction to compensate for slippery roads.

A special off - road oriented adaptive suspension system is also available with the 4Runner Trail (called KDSS), and so are knobby tires designed for gripping slippery surfaces.

Besides the unique Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive system, the all - new Subaru XV comes equipped with X-MODE that has been designed to increase drivability by optimising integrated control of the engine, All - Wheel Drive system and brakes to provide additional control when tires slip and lose traction on a slippery road surface, including when descending hills.

On wet or slippery surfaces, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica claws the road with all - speed traction.

Most drivers in the snowy Midwest have had more than one experience with the terrifying loss of control that can come from losing traction on slippery or snow - caked roads.