Performance Analysis
Across five summer tests, the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 delivers solid dry braking and competitive noise levels, but struggles consistently in wet performance, especially wet braking and handling. Its average overall position of 14.6 reflects mid-to-lower tier outcomes when full handling and aquaplaning metrics are included. Value and rolling resistance are mid-pack to below-average, and while wear is not class-leading, it is acceptable in some tests.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Performance
Strong
• 5th place dry braking in 2017 Auto Bild full test (34.9 m, +2.3% from best)
• 6th place dry braking in 2019 Auto Bild tests (35.2 m, +2.9% from best)
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Noise/Comfort
Moderate
• 2nd place noise in 2019 Auto Bild full test (71.4 dB, +0.1% from best)
• Subjective comfort mid-pack in 2019 Auto Bild (15/20, +44.4% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
• 19th/20 wet braking in 2019 Auto Bild (+14.6% from best)
• 18th/20 wet braking in 2017 Auto Bild (+16.2% from best)
• 16th/20 wet handling in 2019 Auto Bild (+5.5% from best)
• 19th/20 wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild (+3.3% from best)
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
• 15th/20 straight aquaplaning in 2019 Auto Bild (+7.5% from best)
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Value/Efficiency
Minor
• 17th/20 value in 2019 Auto Bild (+76.7% from best)
• 7th/20 rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild (+21.2% from best)
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Overall Competitiveness
Moderate
• 19th/20 overall in 2017 Auto Bild full test
• 14th/20 overall in 2019 Auto Bild full test
• 9th/11 overall in 2018 Auto Review
• 15th/43 in 2017 Auto Bild shootout
• 16th/45 in 2019 Auto Bild braking shootout