Car Definitions

What does Hybrid mean?

A vehicle that combines the use of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Hybrids are known to be more powerful and more fuel efficient than traditional automobiles.

What does ESC (Electronic Stability Control) mean?

A safety feature that improves the handling of a vehicle by detecting skids and compensating by adjusting braking pressure. This in turn helps maintain the intended direction of the vehicle.

What does Self-levelling Headlights mean?

A system that uses a number of sensors to calculate load within the vehicle and automatically adjust the direction of the headlamps. This ensures the vehicle's headlamps are always in their optimal position and not pointing upwards into the sky or dipped downwards limiting visibility.

What does Active Understeer Control (AUC) mean?

A driving characteristic usually associated with front-wheel drive cars, wherein the car doesn't turn enough at high speeds.

What does Adjustable Suspension mean?

A unique set-up that allows drivers to adjust the firmness of the dampers or springs to suit varying conditions.