It's the polar opposite of the Encore, which is let down
by numb steering that aggressively springs back to center, a ride that floats and bounces, and body roll exaggerated by the high seating position.
Not exact matches
Gone from the company flagship is the stereotypical cushy ride, soft seats and
numb steering, replaced
by a Cadillac - derived chassis outfitted with two potent engine options and a sophisticated sense of style.
The Sport is more than just a bigger engine, though: Quite a bit of suspension work has been done to the SUV, the
numb electric power
steering was replaced
by a much better hydraulic unit, handsome 18 - inch tires and alloy wheels replace the 16 - or 17 - inchers on other Equinox models, and some modest but effective body trim identifies it as something different.
In an age where automotive journalists routinely complain about
numb electric power
steering and the bloat caused
by modern convenience features, the 4C initially seemed like a godsend.
The former learns your driving and makes several adjustments on the fly, like the throttle and
steering response, while the latter is a more
numb Comfort mode which I believe it will be rarely used
by anyone.
All told, the 2018 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is a massive behemoth that somehow drives smaller than its, offers an adjustable ride thanks to the Platinum's standard adjustable dampers and air suspension, and yet is somewhat let down
by an overboosted and
numb steering system.
Audi has been plagued in the past
by numb and light
steering, and it seems it has fixed at least half that problem.
With regards to
numb steering or
steering with little to no return from turns, this
steering thing is being waaay overthought
by manufacturers.