Future Gear: The Truck Trend Top 15
Electronic stability and roll control are making names for themselves. The 2005 Grand Cherokee offers both, and they use the same sensors--steering wheel position, yaw rate, and lateral acceleration--but react differently. ESP intervention is more gradual to keep the driving fun, and a good driver can complete a hard lap without ESP kicking in. However, unlike many systems, the GC's roll control is predictive. If the steering wheel is turned more quickly than the chassis can handle, roll control goes into action before a rollover accelerometer would later detect it. It happens in milliseconds, but the difference might be enough to keep your shiny side up.
...
>>next page