"Powered steering" refers to a feature in cars that helps the driver turn the wheels more easily by using a hydraulic or electric system to assist in steering, making it smoother and requiring less effort. Full definition
At the front there's a new electric power steering system with variable torque assistance, which sounds a bit weird and indeed is, slightly, to begin with. (evo.co.uk)
You can detect some steering wheel shake and it could use a more direct feel from the variable - assisted electric power steering system. (autoweek.com)
It eliminates the constant energy draw of turning a hydraulic power steering pump. (bestride.com)