Sentences with phrase «best electric steering»

The electric power steering feels direct and precise, in fact it may be the best electric steering I've come across.

«It's a bit of our philosophy: we're not trying to achieve good electric steering; we're trying to achieve good steering.»

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.

They charge more quickly and deliver energy in bursts, making them a better fit with devices that need instant peak power delivery, such as electric turbochargers, power steering and active roll - control systems.

Steering feel didn't seem to change all that much when switching modes, but no matter — it is well weighted and you never feel as though you're waiting for the wheels to turn in as the electric power system starts doing its thing.

BMW has also tuned up a few key mechanical and chassis elements, including revising the electric - assist steering system, strengthening the mounting points of the front suspension struts, and firming up the rear dampers for better dynamic response.

The electric power steering, though, is well tuned and nicely weighted, if not quite as lively as that in a Mazda CX - 5.

You'll also notice that the effort level of the electric - assist steering decreases to a light arcade - game calibration at low speed, although considering the amount of time that you cruise parking lots in Southern California in the search for an open space, maybe this is a good thing.

In terms of dynamic improvements, the 2015 Ford Focus ST has new front springs, different shock absorber tuning in the front and the rear, and revised electric power steering that's supposed to deliver better feel.

The electric power steering might play a part, as its feedback isn't as good as it was in the best of BMW's now - endangered hydraulic - assist implementations, but it's good enough that a casual driver wouldn't know the difference.

The electric power steering, in typical Mini fashion, is precise and provides good feel.

Its electric power steering is the best of any Toyota product's, and the iQ's turning circle is so small (25.8 feet) that you'll probably never use full lock.

Credit in part the quick steering ratio and well - programmed electric power steering.

The good news is, almost all the serious performance enhancements available in the European - spec GTI will make it into the 2015 GTI for the U.S. Naturally we'll be getting the new, more spacious bodyshell with independent rear suspension, plus the electric - assist steering that features a variable - ratio rack - and - pinion to reduce the number of turns that the steering wheel requires to go from lock to lock.

The electric power steering didn't offer the best response of its type, but it's better than some I've experienced in regular gas - powered cars.

That keeps it from being a lively corner carver like the GLI, but the chassis is more firm than flaccid, and the well - tuned electric power steering is welcome.

A new, rack - mounted electric - assist steering system affords far more natural levels of effort and better on - center behavior, but it isn't as precise as we'd expect from a sport sedan.

But this is a car that has no power steering, so you get the best of both worlds; no hydraulic p / s pump to sap 1 mpg off the city EPA number, and no electric boost alternative to sap steering feel in favor of that extra mpg.

The ride is quite good, the chassis is tied down, and even the electric power steering is nicely weighted.

All cars boast the usual Mini plus points, though: tactile controls, a slick gearchange and electric power steering that while unnatural in its firmness when you press the infamous Sport button, is better weighted than most rivals.

In our test car, the 2.5 - liter / CVT powertrain combo didn't exactly encourage energetic driving, nor did the vague electric power steering, but as Voelker noted, the 2014 Subaru Forester «corners well but rides firmly.»

Although better weighted, the steering is still rather artificial, a common complaint with electric power assisted systems.

Since replacing its wonderful hydraulic steering system with the launch of the 981 Boxster in 2012, Porsche has worked endlessly to refine and improve its electric steering to the point where it is not only the best electric set - up available, but considered to be on a par with, if not better than, many hydraulic systems of old.

If it is a separate solenoid, there will also be a separate idle - up solenoid for the power steering as well as for large electrical loads (headlamps, large electric fans, rear defroster).

The electric power steering is nuanced and well - weighted, with natural buildup just off - center.

When you dial the SS's four - mode chassis setting to the Track calibration, you get firmer damping and a higher effort level from the electric - assist steering, and this is certainly a good start to creating a worthwhile weapon on the track.

We hope it also tweaks the electric power steering, which is a bit heavy (a good thing) but feels numb and artificial.

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?

Brakes are bigger, and the electric - assist power steering is better.

At the time, I hadn't yet been in the 2013 Boxster, but I told him that the reviews that came in were quite good, although there were some complaints about the electric power steering system.

With a balanced chassis, good steering feedback and linear brakes, the overall experience suits the base Taurus, though the new electric power steering — included on last year's SHO and now standard — feels under - assisted at low speeds for a full - size car.

The only flaw here is the electric power - assisted steering that comes with the 2.4 - liter engine package, because its action still feels sticky, although it has been improved to deliver better on - center feel.

Take, for instance, the excellent electric power steering on the Tesla Model S. Malcolm Burgess, who worked on its development, credits the structure and components of his car, as well as hours of driving and computerized tweaking (easier, he notes, than swapping out dozens of torsion bars when tuning hydraulic power - assist systems).

Even better, the 2.0 T comes with a different electric - assisted power steering (the motor is mounted on the steering rack instead of the column), and its behavior feels more natural.

My brief initial drives didn't go much better, as I was turned off by the overly boosted electric power steering (earth to Chevy: most of us have more upper body strength than a five - year - old girl).

The 2015 trucks switch to electric power steering, and it's a well - tuned setup.

The iQ is quiet and rides far better than such a short wheelbase should allow, and is more flickable into corners than the inert electric steering promises.

We'd say the new car inspires more confidence as well, but the switch to electric - assist power steering, which is too light and too quick on - center, unfortunately has sabotaged some of that confidence.

Perhaps the best news is that the steering still feels like that of the Elise it is based on and that joyous Lotus sensation of minimal inertia still filters through to the driver, despite the massive 450 kg battery pack strapped on top of the electric motor.

The steering is honest and keen, the chassis is firm and stable, the brakes are prompt and well balanced, the skinny tires have more grip than their small contact patches suggest, and the engine and electric motor are really something when they fuse power and torque.

The new car will also be the first Jaguar with a new generation of the company's electric power assisted steering system that's meant to provide better feel and easier low - speed maneuverability.

The electric power steering motor has moved from the column to the rack, for better feel.

This time it felt more responsive and sure enough, the company has given a little tweak to the electric power steering for better handling.

The suspension feels firmer, and the electric power steering delivers an unexpectedly good level of feedback.

The electric power steering has good weight to it, but response is on the slow side.

SE models get 14 - inch alloys, electric front windows, tinted glass and air conditioning as standard — as well as a leather - trimmed steering wheel which helps lift the ambience a little.

The variable - rate electric steering errs towards lightness but is well - weighted nonetheless.

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====== EXPERTS REPORT: Edmunds.com's review says Well - tuned electric steering system and natural assist level; it turns in with immediacy.