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Expect the usual round of off-road upgrades: a raised suspension for added ground clearance, chunkier all-terrain tires, and, as hinted in the teaser, some new copper-colored exterior accents to pair with the generous spread of plastic body cladding. by John Halas ).
Throw in some bumps and trying to tap that app icon can be like slotting your key in the front door after seven pints on a Friday night. Thankfully many carmakers still spread functions between screens and real buttons and dials, and improving voice activation is helping. And that’s if the road is smooth.
Along with subtle new styling and more equipment, the new BMW 4 Series range has had a bump in price and its a limited range in terms of the variants you can choose. The new 4 Series is now fitted with the same infotainment system thats spreading across the wider BMW range a 14.9-inch Lets talk about the experience.
That means what could have been a major crash turns into a minor bump or, even better, gets dodged completely. And as we keep pushing forward with innovations, investments, and spreading the word, we’re paving the way to a future where getting from A to B doesn’t have to be a risky business.
While Walkinshaw – famous for its work on numerous vehicles including performance Holdens – has put its spin on the D-Max’s styling and suspension setup, a notable omission is any power bump for the diesel ute. As it stands, the Blade is powered by the same 3.0-litre litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine used by other D-Max models.
Ill be taking it outside its natural comfort zone, too, because its got to cut both ways: this is a 76,140 car before options, and if youre going to spend that much its fair to hope it will have a broad spread of abilities. The hardware inevitably brings some compromises on the highway, of course. Far from it. And what an interior.
“The CDK outage appears to have impacted Canadian dealers in a noticeable way for June, and this impact was evidently far from evenly spread across the country,” said Andrew King, Managing Partner at DAC, in a statement. And Quebec managed a 5.7% increase.
Suddenly it’s Lotus’s turn to spread its wings, now under Chinese ownership, and seek to become something entirely new. All the while, Audi was trying to convince everyone that it could be a sports car brand – and for some of that period it made an all right job of it.
On a clear day, though, the views are absolutely spectacular, with Kampersrus and Hoedspruit spread out below you (apparently). The XLT is a bit sharper over uneven ground, with bumps that felt just a little more jolting. The XLT is slightly simpler inside, but the ride quality was what really stood out.
Once you have, the car benefits from some great dynamic fundamentals: a powerful, free-revving six-cylinder engine with a superbly broad spread of accessible torque, a fairly compact and very nicely balanced rear-wheel-drive chassis with a shortish wheelbase and a kerb weight that… well, let’s say it’s low enough.
litres less capacity spread across half the number of cylinders. Bigger bumps quickly unsettle it, however, and it can feel particularly stiff when you carry too much speed over a speedbump or pothole. litre engine option instead. The ride is firm and solid feeling. No worries, drive to the conditions and take your time.
Functions are split across toggles, haptic buttons, steering wheel controls, and the screen, which isn’t necessarily a problem – but the spread isn’t intuitive. At speed the 2008 GT is comfortable and refined, with a neutral suspension tune that irons out potholes and bumps in the road.
Still, it’s not a cheap car, with a six-figure asking price that is bumped up slightly with our inky choice of paint. The newer-design DT Ram 1500 Big Horn bumps the price up to $119,950, while the Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium is more of a Lariat competitor around the $130,000 price point. How do I buy a Ford F-150?
It’s a clever feature that we hope to see spread to Ford passenger cars, not just vans. The weight of the E-Transit Custom’s battery can be felt over bumps, and at times the wheels can react sharply to potholes and expansion joints in the road.
However the dreaded back-end lurch when the Falcon hits a mid-bend bump has disappeared, as has the need to take half a dozen bites at finding the right line in a corner. The test car’s steering at low speeds was also strangely heavy and dull, particularly just off centre. The indicator wand works with little finesse.
Rear passengers are also able to spread out, as the middle seat is only suitable for very small children due to a high transmission tunnel. Despite riding on 21-inch alloys road noise is minimal, and a compliant suspension setup cossets you down the road, evening out lumps and bumps in the surface.
It does feel its size and weight over bumps in the road, yet this is more a trade-off for the roof-down poseur appeal than it is a compromise. Perhaps thats because the Mercedes feels more relatablemore achievable; thats the mark of a good brand that has created a level of aspiration even as it has spread down into other markets.
The boot is huge, with a claimed 854-litre capacity spread across the roomy main cargo area, an under-floor area big enough for a carry-on suitcase, and large compartments on each side for smaller items – plus another 117L under the bonnet. While it aids handling, the suspension can be firm over potholed city streets.
Hyundai’s hybrid technology is spreading through its model line-up and the latest beneficiary is the Tucson medium SUV. It’s not enough of a power bump to set your hair on fire, but the additional shove is appreciated over and above the petrol motor’s 132kW contribution. Is it worth checking out? on test) 6.3L/100km
The C412 from Belgrave to Gembrook rolls easily beneath the RS’s fat 335-section rear tyres, the suspension doing a decent job of the bumps without upsetting us too much. Even though the drivetrain has seven gears to spread its performance across, none of them are moonshot ratios tuned for fuel economy.
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Looking around the cabin the MU-X LS-M has a large spread of harder plastics, but this to be expected given it is an entry-level model. The suspension tune is supple and compliant, able to soak up road imperfections and speed bumps easily. It costs an additional $433.27.
A niche or segment can go unrecognised for years, but once it hits, the popularity can spread like wildfire. The chassis’s inherent balance feels fine on well-maintained surfaces, but mid-corner bumps and broken surfaces reveal that it can be upset fairly easily. The crossover SUV is a great example.
There are more leather-like materials spread around the cabin – including some on the sides of the centre console, where your knees rest – and the bezels around the screens aren’t as obvious as they were before. The only major components carried over from the petrol Omoda 5 are the seats. The changes pay off in the real world.
While basically it’s a cargo area spreading the width of the truck, set behind the rear seats and in front of the truck bed, it’s fitting for numerous purposes. Sounds from bumps, joints and road are dampened properly, especially for a truck. There are only 67db of noise heard at 70mph, compared to the 70db in Tesla Model 3.
The boot is huge, with a claimed 854-litre capacity spread across the roomy main cargo area, an under-floor area big enough for a carry-on suitcase, and large compartments on each side for smaller items – plus another 117L under the bonnet. While it aids handling, the suspension can be firm over potholed city streets.
Materials used elsewhere are fair – the dashboard is soft to the touch, and there’s a good spread between glossy and matte plastics to keep your eyes entertained. The MG 4 jumps about over undulations and never truly feels settled going over little road bumps and potholes.
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Service intervals are spread every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. On a winding road there is still a fair amount of body roll, despite the sportier suspension over city bumps, but the Swift feels light on its feet and keen to turn into bends.
In order to give it the widest appeal possible, the CX-30 comes in a broad spread of 10 different variants, with a choice of two engines, plus front- or all-wheel drive. It’s not exactly stiff, and deals with bumps and potholes quite well, but it’s also quick to settle and not as wallowy as some might like.
With a wide spread of variants and almost limitless choices for optional extras and genuine accessories, owners will be able to customise their vehicle to suit their exact needs. I kept bumping my toes on it as I wanted to stretch out more. The suspension can also wallow bit over high-speed bumps, and there’s plenty of body roll.
The bi-LED headlights of the updated model throw a good spread of low-beam light, though I did think the high beam was a little weak, especially for scouting further ahead for wildlife on rural roads. If you do this type of driving often, I’d suggest some supplementary aftermarket driving lights.
The lane centring function works well, and activating the cruise control switches the driver display to show assistance front and centre with the dials spread to each side. I wish you could go back to the normal look.
It feels more planted, though you can still tell you’re driving a body-on-frame vehicle with a leaf-sprung live rear axle as it gets the shimmies over bumps while turning. However, it’s still not perfect, with bumps frequently unsettling the car, making it feel lumpy in the cabin.
As for the other considerations for driving behaviour, the LWB models tend to have slightly better ride comfort unladen – as you would expect with more space to spread the bumps out, with the SWB transmitting more of the smaller lumps and bumps into the cabin. tonne payload capability.
This works great on its smaller cars, but can revel itself as jiggling and jostling, or hard slaps over big bumps. If you live in an area with poor road surfacing, or have to deal with urban lumps and bumps, it can be tiring. Road and wind noise are along for the journey too. The Multivan, despite its age, still stacks up well.
There’s some gloss black trim, like seemingly every car in 2024, but it’s used sparingly with metallic trim spread more extensively on the centre console and to accent the dash. It doesn’t clomp over bumps, but there’s just a bit too much bob and float – particularly for something with an F Sport badge.
Having lower tyre pressure means you’ll have a larger contact patch with the sand, which means the vehicle’s weight is spread over a larger area and it’s harder to get yourself stuck. It’s also worth remembering you’ll need to pump them up again after driving on the sand.
They’re comfortable and supportive, with plenty of room to spread out given the ample space available to rear passengers. Both versions soak up bumps in the road well, insulating occupants from harsh vibrations. Interior materials aren’t necessarily any better or worse, just different. In fact, I found the 1.0-litre
While it appears to be tuned to be softer, it still feels fidgety on most road surfaces, and the rear end will skip and buck if you encounter a mid-corner bump. Whereas most utes tend towards a firmer unladen ride, the Cannon Alpha continues its passengers-first approach.
That number, of course, is spread across the 90 three-door, the 110 five-door, and the most recent arrival, the extended Defender 130 Across all grades the powertrain offering has changed over the few years since its introduction, with adjustments to the combustion model lines a constant consideration for consumers.
Over 90,000km – spread out over up to six years for the South Korean twins, and three years for the Ford – maintenance costs amount to $2205 for the Tourneo, $2854 for the Staria and $3696 for the Carnival. Ford claims a driving range of 298km in European testing for a short-wheelbase E-Tourneo Titanium X.
Along with efficiency improvements, the hybrid offers a power bump over non-hybrid variants sold in the USA. It’s smooth and effortless, and works well with the spread of power and torque to ensure your progression is always smooth.
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