Sentences with phrase «electric steering»

A comprehensive memory function and electric steering column adjustment are also included.

The new electric steering system is its glaring dynamic deficiency.

Almost no vehicle lean going around corners, electric steering feels fine also.

Any issues with electric steering assist should tell you to avoid the car.

A new electric steering rack also features, while adaptive dampers can be specified for the first time.

The system can steer the car either by applying gentle braking to one wheel or, in the case of electric steering systems, by applying a direct steering input.

One of the main questions should have been (but wasn't) why did you need to use electric steering on this car?

New variable gear ratio electric steering contributes to the car's enhanced fun - to - drive nature, too.

The driving position is adjustable for all shapes and sizes — plus most models get electric steering wheel adjustment — and front visibility isn't too bad.

Wheel spin is minimal and the rack - mounted electric steering system is superbly tuned.

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

It comes electric steering adjust, powered front seats with memory, cruise control, auto park assist and a 360 degree camera.

Its thirst for corners is enhanced further by accurate, variable - speed electric steering.

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

In addition, a hydraulic electric steering system provides solid cornering feedback and feel.

It offers the variable steering ratio of electric steering, plus the feel and fluid motion of hydraulic steering.

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 variable - ratio electric steering is far more satisfying than you might suspect, and there's a real sweetness to the car's reactions.

VW uses electric steering in the GTI, but the engineers know something about that technology most other automakers don't.

The Holden VF Commodore will get redesigned automatic transmissions to address criticism of the current model, and a faster steering rack ratio to compensate for electric steering limitations.

2016 F - Types will also be the first Jaguars with electric steering assist.

On slipperier surfaces, the lack of feedback through the variable electric steering rack means you are never quite sure if the front - end is going to bite, and there appears to be less traction on offer than the standard car, likely due to that big increase in front end stiffness; it will even spin up an inside front wheel on wet tarmac, which is quite a feat given the lack of accelerative force.

Additionally, road feedback is on par with other vehicles in its class, but for our money the Rio's electric steering lacks the refinement seen in the recently reviewed Fiesta.

Also lauded was the MX - 5's pin - sharp electric steering which could also be compared with the Porsche's precision - engineered tiller.

In the case of the 2016 Mazda3, which was tested in Australia last year, GVC is accompanied by a chassis upgrade including revised electric steering tune, tweaked front and rear suspension dampers, new front stabiliser bar mount bushings and the addition of dynamic dampers for the rear cross member and trailing link.

A lot of customers told Acura they didn't like it being so heavy, which has been solved with the variable electric steering system.

The standard suspension setup is sporty without getting in the way, while the Porsche Active Suspension Management system (PASM)-- standard on the Macan Turbo, optional on the S — lets you further tighten up both the suspension and the already - responsive electric steering for even sharper handling.

We're not grumpily decrying the march of progress in this scenario, as electric steering makes an absurd amount of sense for the future of autonomy, safety, and connectivity in the auto industry.

The big interior, sizeable and comfy seats (manually adjusted in SV6) and absorbent ride make light of a few hours on the road, while the adoption of electric steering at the introduction of the VF model in 2013 has taken agility to new, world - class heights.

While other electric steering systems may feel over-boosted and too isolated from the road, the C - Max's system strikes a perfect balance and gives ample road feel without being nervous.

As in the new Boxster (which shares many of its front - end parts with big brother 911), the new 911 Carrera 4S has adopted electric steering instead of the traditional hydraulic setup.

It's a bit light on its feet, but is let down by numb electric steering and a V6 that doesn't really add very much fun.

The overly electric steering feel wasn't as much of an issue at speed, mostly just when I maneuvered through parking lots.

For the 2014 Stingray features a rigidly mounted electric steering gear which replaces the hydraulic system used on the 2013 Vette.

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

The variable - ratio electric steering actually delivers more interactivity and feedback than you might expect and the car has a real sense of sweetness to its reactions.

It's not a terribly involving car to drive quickly — not helped by its rather dead electric steering — but you can't fault the S3's pace or its ability to laugh off changing weather conditions.

The F - Type R's pleasurable electric steering is now downright brilliant, with a new algorithm that sharpens feel on - and off - center.

Both engines come mated to the same six - speed manual gearbox (an auto option isn't available with the ST), whilst the already capable chassis has received attention in the form of improved torque vectoring to increase traction, faster electric steering and an updated ESP system.

But with the new M3 still a year away and going turbo, electric steering anyway, I thought I'd give Audi a try.

We're hopeful, though, as General Motors has shown increasing prowess at calibrating electric steering, with the Camaro ZL1 serving as a testament to the engineers» capabilities.

Electric steering cooling fans often fail, and clutches tend to last around 50K miles.

As you move off, the slickly consistent electric steering gives more feedback than the Bentley's.

Finally, interactions with other components can vary, so a car with a great - feeling hydraulic setup might not be very satisfying if electric steering is retrofitted.

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.