Sentences with phrase «boosted electric steering»

Only the overly boosted electric steering distances you from the calm fluidity of the Continental driving experience.

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When we pushed it, we found the electric - assist power steering a bit too boosted for our taste at higher speeds with more than a little dead space on - center, and the brakes seemed on the soft side in hard stop situations.

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 stability system now works with the electric power steering, which boosts the power assist when the driver is steering to correct a skid.

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).

Although it doesn't have as much twist or any rear - steer at its disposal, the NSX and its comparably swift - shifting nine - speed auto pull off exactly the same trick, mitigating the potential lag - boost effects of its twin turbos with immediate throttle response, the right gear and the full weight of the electric motors» precisely vectored torque.

Also, the electric power steering also boosts the control level.

It also builds on the existing V6 - hybrid Panamera model, with four driving modes (electric, hybrid, sport plus and boost) to drive electric anti-roll bars, optional four - wheel steering, and launch control, among other features.

Standard equipment includes 7,000 - rpm tachometer; 125 - mph (190 - kmh) speedometer; turbo - boost, oil - pressure and coolant - temperature gauges; voltmeter; full carpeting; center console with holders for cassettes, coins and cups; electric rear - window defroster; tinted glass; side - window demisters; counterbalanced hood (without prop); dash - mounted graphic display, warning of unclosed doors and low fluid levels; protective body - side moldings; lower body - side aerodynamic skirts; tilt steering column; alloy wheels.

However, at low speeds I could feel the electric motor boost on the steering, giving it a slightly rough edge, which could have been better masked.

Stops are provided by front - disc, rear - drum brakes; there's electric power steering; and the Spark runs on low - rolling - resistance tires, which also boost mileage.

The steering, using electric power boost, was immediately responsive.

If this is not enough, there is a button on the steering wheel, which when activated will give the car an extra boost of 92 BHP of power and 235 Nm of torque from an electric motor, phew!

That said, the Versa — either model, with the CVT or the four - speed automatic — does not feel like an entry - level car with one exception: The electric - boosted power steering acts as if there's a rubber band wrapped around the steering column.

Electric power steering provides less boost at higher speeds and is weighted to for good centering in tight corners.

My biggest complaint is the same for a lot of GM cars right now: The electric - boosted power steering has zero road feel — it's like one of those arcade games.

Add that to the stiffer suspension, larger P215 / 45ZR -17 tires on alloy wheels, bigger brakes, the nicely - tuned electric - boosted power steering and an unusually handsome rear spoiler, and you have a car that is, as it has long been, a genuine blast to drive.

The fact that the Passat does it with electric - boosted power steering, instead of conventional hydraulic, is commendable, and proof that you can make it feel right to a sensitive driver, something General Motors continues to struggle with.

The Dart has three transmission options, [15] including a Powertech 6F24 automatic transmission from Hyundai, [16] and will come with electrically boosted power steering that has a sensor and electric motor mounted to the rack itself.

More impressive, the steering lacked the obvious clues that it used an electric power boost system.

You don't JUST get the start / stop (which is a pure fuel savings regardless); you also get massive electric power boosts you can use for electric power steering and electric A / C, which slashes parasitic drag on the engine.

Hyundai fits the Equus with a combination electric - hydraulic power steering unit that manages to give a good amount of boost, making it easy to turn the wheels when stopped, without sacrificing road feel.

The steering wheel offered the same tight response and linear electric boost.

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An electric motor provides a power - steering boost, and Lexus did a tremendous job of tuning it for road feel and precise turn - in.

The hybrid system used by Nissan boosts steering input with hydraulics, but maintains pressure using an electric pump, thereby avoiding sucking power from the engine.

The new electric steering assist is no downgrade, either, thanks mainly to the judicious application of that assist and the belt between boost motor and steering shaft.

Still using a hydraulic power - steering boost system where many other automakers have gone to electric, the steering wheel maintains a comfortable amount of heft and resistance at speed.

Along with direct injection, Audi throws in an eight - speed automatic transmission and electric power steering to boost fuel economy.

So electric steering has an advantage beyond the fuel - economy boost.

- A chassis set - up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car's go - kart feeling unrivalled depth; Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and measures to enhance body rigidity shift the car's weight balance slightly further forward, giving the front - wheel - drive MINI Coupé optimised traction; agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model - specific strengthening elements.

My central complaint, though, is with the power steering, boosted by an electric motor instead of the usual hydraulic pump.

Honda also added an on - demand electric boost via a steering wheel - mounted button that gives five seconds of increased thrust.

It comes with electric power steering, but the boost level is fairly low, giving the wheel some heft.

The electric power assisted steering helps to boost the steering response, and we had little trouble with the overall handling.

A responsive electric - boost rack - and - pinion power steering and sporty yet absorbent suspension, it's one of the best - handling compact utility vehicles.

The ZL1 gets a variable - rate steering rack, average ratio 16.1:1 and variable - assist electric boost.

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