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The Overtrail also uses e-KDSS (a new electronically controlled version of the previous generation vehicle’s kinetic dynamic suspension system setup that offers an extra 83mm of wheel articulation). It looks sensational in person and comes with all the equipment you need to take it off-road after you’ve driven out of the dealership.
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It’s handy to see dual USB-C ports and a 12-volt outlet for charging electronics. It stays composed through corners, it isn’t drawn off-line by mid-corner bumps, and the steering contains a nice level of feedback for the driver. We recommend taking a test drive at a dealership before signing on the dotted line.
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Electronic Brake Controller – $896.05 Isuzu has tuned the suspension geometry for this model too, eliminating any bump steer that had been previously noted during testing. 12-Pin Plug – $393.25 Rubber Mats – $215.56 Price as tested $72,914.91 plus on-road costs Drive-away price $70,490.92 Find your nearest Isuzu dealer via this link.
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Electronic brake controller – $896.05 If you are willing to commit exclusively to dealership servicing, then Mitsubishi is able to offer a 10-year warranty and 10-year capped-price servicing to match. Isuzu has tuned the suspension geometry for this model too, eliminating any bump steer that had been previously noted during testing.
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litre unit and six-speed torque converter, this Tonale PHEV picks up an electric motor at the rear wheels and a 15.5kWh battery that bumps up performance markedly. And, of course, the overall performance is blighted by the lack of flighty electrons. Shirking the 1.5-litre What’s not to like? Well, there is one thing.
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Its top-heavy body control can feel skittish at the limit, and there’s little doubt that the car’s excellent electronics are razor-sharp as to which wheel needs the most traction at any given point. The Macan holds its line resolutely through bends and doesn’t get thrown off balance by mid-corner bumps or creases in the tarmac.
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