Model Year | 2014 | 2014 |
Model | GranTurismo | GranTurismo |
Trim | Sport | MC |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Second-row center console that does not rise above the level of the seat cushions. | ||
Climate Control | ||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | ||
Drivetrain | ||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||
Engine / Motor | ||
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | ||
Exterior | ||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | ||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
Infotainment | ||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | ||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Front row reading lights. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||
Reports engine speed. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | ||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Transmission | ||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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