gradeability

Superior gradeability to take on steep terrain with ease.Anti-dive system for more effective and safe braking.

A corresponding 6x4-model has a 55% and a 6x2-model just a 29% gradeability.

The highest grade a vehicle can ascend while maintaining a particular speed is sometimes termed that vehicle's "gradeability" (or, less often, "grade ability").

News reports also suggest that the new rubber-tire trains will have to meet very demanding performance requirements: higher speeds (up to 80 km/h), powerful acceleration, high-speed gradeability, high-performance brakes, good ride comfort, low noise, low maintenance costs, low energy costs and high levels of reliability.