Car Definitions

A mechanism that pulls the seatbelt in when the airbag is deployed, in order to keep the occupant in an upright position and reduce injury.

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

A combination of off-road driving aids such as Hill Descent Control, Electronic Locking Differentials, and dedicated off-road drive modes is known as an off-road kit.

The steepest angle from which a vehicle can be driven onto a levelled path without the vehicle's rear overhang making contact.

Seats that are fitted with a cooling system are referred to as "cooled seats". They operate by directing cool air through the fabric of the seat and greatly increase comfort for drivers and occupants in hot climates.