Ride & Handling
The base suspension setup makes for a bumpy trip on rough pavement, but it's no worse than a GTI in terms of ride quality. On the plus side, the suspension makes the C30 a car that could easily entertain you on your favorite two-lane road.
The C30 has decent steering response, but the system has a somewhat disconnected feel that's unlike the suspension and doesn't jive with the rest of the car's high-strung personality; it doesn't compare to a Cooper S' dialed-in steering.
The C30's four-wheel-independent suspension uses MacPherson struts in front and a multilink arrangement in the rear. Front and rear stabilizer bars are standard. On base Version 1.0 models, the suspension meets the road on standard 17-inch alloy wheels. A variety of wheel styles are offered, and 18-inchers are included on Version 2.0 trim levels. Version 2.0 models also feature the Dynamic Chassis suspension, which features stiffer tuning. The Dynamic Chassis is available on Version 1.0 cars through the Custom Build option program.
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Activation
PAC is activated when the gear selector is moved to R if the system is selected
in the MY CAR menu system or by pressing the CAM button in the center console. See
page 133 for a description of t ...
Introduction
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Control and is a function that provides
information about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above approximately 18 ...
Lighting panel
Overview, light switches
1 Thumb wheel for adjusting display and
instrument lighting
2 Rear fog light
3 Headlights/parking lights
Instrument lighting
Illumination of the display and instrumen ...