Car Definitions

What does Headroom mean?

The distance from an occupant's hip to the vehicle's roof liner.

What does Power Seats mean?

Seats that can be adjusted by using a switch or joystick and a set of small electric motors are called power seats.

What does Regenerative Braking mean?

A system employed in hybrid and battery electric vehicles that captures energy created during braking/deceleration and transfers it to the onboard battery. Energy stored in this battery is then used to power the vehicle at slow speeds reducing its reliance on the engine and making it more fuel efficient.

What does Tiptronic Gears mean?

A tiptronic transmission is an automatic gearbox with the ability to change gears manually. It is particularly useful when climbing steep hills or when overtaking on the highway.

What does Cruise Control mean?

A device that, when engaged, automatically maintains the speed of a vehicle without the need for the driver to keep their foot on the accelerator pedal.