Not exact matches
Nissan chose an electrohydraulic power - steering
setup in place of some of its competitors» fully
electric systems, a
best - of - both - worlds solution that provides the feel of a conventional hydraulic
setup with the economy benefits of an
electric rack.
What the driver really notices is a front suspension that
better controls body roll,
electric - assist steering that works pretty
well even though the motor is mounted on the steering column instead of the rack, and an independent rear suspension that the Prius chief engineer successfully defended against the corporate bean counters when they complained it was heavier and more expensive than the former torsion - beam
setup.
More of a concern are the little question marks that keep popping up: Is the new
electric steering as
good as the old hydraulic
setup?
The 2015 trucks switch to
electric power steering, and it's a
well - tuned
setup.
The 2018 Accord Hybrid employs the previous generation's 2.0 - liter gasoline engine and
electric - motor
setup, as
well as the CVT transmission.
Suspension is a MacPherson strut - type front suspension and torsion - beam rear
setup tuned for
good ride comfort, while
electric - assist power steering maximizes efficiency as
well as improving parking - lot maneuverability.
Speaking of the steering, the
electric setup in the Navigator offers more feedback than other full - size SUVs we've driven, giving the driver a
good sense of where the wheels are pointed at any given time.
And the same MacPherson strut front and rear multi-link suspension
setup that I saw last year, the same
electric power - steering system and the «pretty darn
good for a family sedan» handling that I learned to appreciate in the conventional Accord sedan are all present and accounted for.
The Elantra also rides
well and turns in eagerly, but its steering doesn't feel as connected as the Cruze's despite being a similar
setup — in the age of
electric power steering, software tuning is apparently everything.
Though the six - cylinder engine has more power than the 2.0 - liter four - cylinder /
electric motor
setup, the fairly
good torque outputs mean both engines don't need to be worked too hard in order to get the Lexus ES up to speed.
Suspension is courtesy a MacPherson strut - type front and torsion - beam rear
setup tuned for
good ride comfort, while
electric - assist power steering maximizes efficiency as
well as improving parking - lot maneuverability.
In concert the
setup is
good for 280 horsepower, with one of the
electric motors reserved exclusively to motivate the rear axle in the event the front wheels lose traction.
The 2015 Camry gets a retuned suspension
setup insuring «a whole new level of responsiveness» according to Toyota, while aiding to the improved handling is the new
electric power steering unit for
better feel.
There is also something to be said for communication, and words can not truly express how
good the M3's steering is, nor the sadness we'll feel when this hydraulic
setup is reportedly replaced by an
electric system on the upcoming M4.