In addition,
a hydraulic electric steering system provides solid cornering feedback and feel.
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.
I'll say the same about the Mazda3, though the Mazda might still hold the edge in
steering feel, having adopted electro -
hydraulic steering rather than going to full
electric, a half - step that comes at the cost of fuel efficiency.
It seems that 1997 RAV4 has
hydraulic power
steering, not an
electric one.
We wouldn't be surprised in the least to someday encounter all -
electric steering that provides more «feedback» than a sport - tuned
hydraulic rack.
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.
This is the same reason belt - driven
hydraulic steering pumps have been replaced by
electric power assist in many cars, including the 5 Series.
It's more efficient than traditional
hydraulic setups but not as efficient or as tunable as
electric power
steering, which is becoming the industry standard.
The V - 8's accessory belt spins a
hydraulic steering pump in the S8, but the S7 uses an
electric assist motor mounted on the
steering rack.
Some will bemoan the change to
electric - power - assisted
steering — the previous
hydraulic system was magic in terms of feel — but the 13:1 - ratio rack, the quickest yet in an Aston, is predictable and communicative.
Just as so many car companies have begun to embrace
electric power
steering, Ferrari has reset the
steering feel benchmark — and, of course, it's with a
hydraulic - assist system.
Electric power
steering, also new this year, has less on - center feel than the old
hydraulic system but is still hyperalert.
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.
Whereas the GT2 packs a dual - clutch transmission and some form of
electric - assisted
steering, this GT3 comes from a generation of Porsches that still had
hydraulic steering and manual transmissions.
Forget
electric versus
hydraulic power
steering — the 4C has no power
steering.
Below the surface, the 5 switches from a strut - type to a control - arm front suspension and
electric rather than
hydraulic steering assist; there's also optional four - wheel
steering.
The main news mechanically concerns the
steering, which has gone from a conventional
hydraulic set up to a fully
electric system.
Porsche insiders defend the
electric steering by saying there's no longer any need to run
hydraulic lines from the engine to the
steering, which saves weight and cost and complexity, plus it saves fuel.
The days of
hydraulic steering are history, but fortunately so are the days of overly light, strangely artificial
electric power
steering.
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.
The
electric power
steering feels much like the old
hydraulic system but is still a little light at highway speeds.
The
hydraulic power
steering is also replaced by Lamborghini Dynamic Steering, an electric variable ratio system we've seen on the Huracan and variou
steering is also replaced by Lamborghini Dynamic
Steering, an electric variable ratio system we've seen on the Huracan and variou
Steering, an
electric variable ratio system we've seen on the Huracan and various Audis.
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?
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).
Compared with its
hydraulic predecessor, the
electric power
steering rack has more internal friction, which can blanket inputs from the tires.
All SS models adopt
electric power
steering for 2013, a welcome change over the dull
hydraulic setup of last year's car.
On smooth freeways, though, you do adjust to making smaller inputs, and the
hydraulic assist delivers far more natural effort levels than the
electric power
steering that's such a bummer in the Z4.
The suspension is same as before, struts in front and four links in rear, but the old
hydraulic rack - and - pinion
steering is replaced by
electric power assist.
Unlike the
hydraulic pumps of conventional power
steering systems, the
electric motor of the electromechanical arrangement uses energy only when the
steering wheel is actually turned.
Even though the
electric steering on the GT3 and GT3 RS has been generally praised in reviews to date, will Porsche return to the 997
hydraulic setup?
The ML now uses
electric assistance for its power
steering — as opposed to a
hydraulic pump that leeches power from the engine.
The Bora's playbill is loaded with some of the world's most high - maintenance players:
electrics by Lucas; carburetors by Weber; engine by Maserati; those Citroen
hydraulics; some of the same switchgear you'll find in a De Tomaso Pantera or a Lamborghini Espada; and suspension and rack - and - pinion
steering inspired by Jaguar.
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.
8» touch screen, Analogue clock, Apple CarPlay preparation, Blind spot assist, Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity, Front cordless privacy handset for telephone, Front / rear park distance control, HDD Navigation system, Power boot opening and closing, Power latching to all doors for easy entry, Reversing camera, Voice control system, 60 gb HDD with DVD / CD / 2SD cards & WiFi, Bluetooth audio streaming, Satellite Radio, Acoustic laminated side glass, Automatic dimming rear view mirror, Automatic headlights with dusk sensor, Bentley «jewel» fuel filler cap,
Electric tilt / slide panoramic sunroof, Electric / heated / adjustable / folding door mirrors + memory, Heated front windscreen, Heated rear windscreen, High beam assist, Oval exhaust pipe, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Rear foglights, Rear LED tail - lighting / high level stop lamp, Roof rails, Tunnel detection for auto light control, 12 V power in rear centre console, 12 V socket in glovebox, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 16 way electric heated front seats with memory, Alloy sports pedals, Bentley hide upholstery, Boot carpet in Beluga, Deep pile carpet mats with hide trimming, Elec adj steering column + memory, Electric heated rear bench seat, Footwell illumination, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Lockable cooled glovebox,Multi - zone automatic climate control, Seatbelts in upholstery colour, Steering column mounted gear shift paddles, Twin front armrests,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Branded front & rear black brake calipers, Door exit warning collision prevention, Electronic park brake with move - off assist, Electronic stability control, Electronic stability control + Motor Slip Regulation + Anti slip regulation, Electronic tyre pressure monitoring, Emergency brake force distribution, Front and rear head airbags, Front and rear thorax airbag system, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill hold control, Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Side airbags, Traction control, Alarm / immobiliser, Keyless entry, Keyless ignition, Remote central locking, Volumetric anti theft alarm, Dynamic ride control,Multi - link rear suspension, Chrome instrument bezels, Space saver spa
Electric tilt / slide panoramic sunroof,
Electric / heated / adjustable / folding door mirrors + memory, Heated front windscreen, Heated rear windscreen, High beam assist, Oval exhaust pipe, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Rear foglights, Rear LED tail - lighting / high level stop lamp, Roof rails, Tunnel detection for auto light control, 12 V power in rear centre console, 12 V socket in glovebox, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 16 way electric heated front seats with memory, Alloy sports pedals, Bentley hide upholstery, Boot carpet in Beluga, Deep pile carpet mats with hide trimming, Elec adj steering column + memory, Electric heated rear bench seat, Footwell illumination, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Lockable cooled glovebox,Multi - zone automatic climate control, Seatbelts in upholstery colour, Steering column mounted gear shift paddles, Twin front armrests,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Branded front & rear black brake calipers, Door exit warning collision prevention, Electronic park brake with move - off assist, Electronic stability control, Electronic stability control + Motor Slip Regulation + Anti slip regulation, Electronic tyre pressure monitoring, Emergency brake force distribution, Front and rear head airbags, Front and rear thorax airbag system, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill hold control, Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Side airbags, Traction control, Alarm / immobiliser, Keyless entry, Keyless ignition, Remote central locking, Volumetric anti theft alarm, Dynamic ride control,Multi - link rear suspension, Chrome instrument bezels, Space saver spa
Electric / heated / adjustable / folding door mirrors + memory, Heated front windscreen, Heated rear windscreen, High beam assist, Oval exhaust pipe, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, Rear foglights, Rear LED tail - lighting / high level stop lamp, Roof rails, Tunnel detection for auto light control, 12 V power in rear centre console, 12 V socket in glovebox, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 16 way
electric heated front seats with memory, Alloy sports pedals, Bentley hide upholstery, Boot carpet in Beluga, Deep pile carpet mats with hide trimming, Elec adj steering column + memory, Electric heated rear bench seat, Footwell illumination, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Lockable cooled glovebox,Multi - zone automatic climate control, Seatbelts in upholstery colour, Steering column mounted gear shift paddles, Twin front armrests,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Branded front & rear black brake calipers, Door exit warning collision prevention, Electronic park brake with move - off assist, Electronic stability control, Electronic stability control + Motor Slip Regulation + Anti slip regulation, Electronic tyre pressure monitoring, Emergency brake force distribution, Front and rear head airbags, Front and rear thorax airbag system, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill hold control, Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Side airbags, Traction control, Alarm / immobiliser, Keyless entry, Keyless ignition, Remote central locking, Volumetric anti theft alarm, Dynamic ride control,Multi - link rear suspension, Chrome instrument bezels, Space saver spa
electric heated front seats with memory, Alloy sports pedals, Bentley hide upholstery, Boot carpet in Beluga, Deep pile carpet mats with hide trimming, Elec adj
steering column + memory, Electric heated rear bench seat, Footwell illumination, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Lockable cooled glovebox,Multi - zone automatic climate control, Seatbelts in upholstery colour, Steering column mounted gear shift paddles, Twin front armrests,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Branded front & rear black brake calipers, Door exit warning collision prevention, Electronic park brake with move - off assist, Electronic stability control, Electronic stability control + Motor Slip Regulation + Anti slip regulation, Electronic tyre pressure monitoring, Emergency brake force distribution, Front and rear head airbags, Front and rear thorax airbag system, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill hold control, Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Side airbags, Traction control, Alarm / immobiliser, Keyless entry, Keyless ignition, Remote central locking, Volumetric anti theft alarm, Dynamic ride control,Multi - link rear suspension, Chrome instrument bezels, Space saver spa
steering column + memory,
Electric heated rear bench seat, Footwell illumination, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Lockable cooled glovebox,Multi - zone automatic climate control, Seatbelts in upholstery colour, Steering column mounted gear shift paddles, Twin front armrests,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Branded front & rear black brake calipers, Door exit warning collision prevention, Electronic park brake with move - off assist, Electronic stability control, Electronic stability control + Motor Slip Regulation + Anti slip regulation, Electronic tyre pressure monitoring, Emergency brake force distribution, Front and rear head airbags, Front and rear thorax airbag system, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill hold control, Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Side airbags, Traction control, Alarm / immobiliser, Keyless entry, Keyless ignition, Remote central locking, Volumetric anti theft alarm, Dynamic ride control,Multi - link rear suspension, Chrome instrument bezels, Space saver spa
Electric heated rear bench seat, Footwell illumination, Isofix attachments on rear seats, Lockable cooled glovebox,Multi - zone automatic climate control, Seatbelts in upholstery colour,
Steering column mounted gear shift paddles, Twin front armrests,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Branded front & rear black brake calipers, Door exit warning collision prevention, Electronic park brake with move - off assist, Electronic stability control, Electronic stability control + Motor Slip Regulation + Anti slip regulation, Electronic tyre pressure monitoring, Emergency brake force distribution, Front and rear head airbags, Front and rear thorax airbag system, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill hold control, Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Side airbags, Traction control, Alarm / immobiliser, Keyless entry, Keyless ignition, Remote central locking, Volumetric anti theft alarm, Dynamic ride control,Multi - link rear suspension, Chrome instrument bezels, Space saver spa
Steering column mounted gear shift paddles, Twin front armrests,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Branded front & rear black brake calipers, Door exit warning collision prevention, Electronic park brake with move - off assist, Electronic stability control, Electronic stability control + Motor Slip Regulation + Anti slip regulation, Electronic tyre pressure monitoring, Emergency brake force distribution, Front and rear head airbags, Front and rear thorax airbag system, Front passenger airbag deactivation, Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, HBA (
Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill hold control, Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Side airbags, Traction control, Alarm / immobiliser, Keyless entry, Keyless ignition, Remote central locking, Volumetric anti theft alarm, Dynamic ride control,Multi - link rear suspension, Chrome instrument bezels, Space saver spare wheel
Drivers can find more advanced safety and driver assistance features with the addition of the model's new
Electric Power
Steering, which replaces its previous hydraulic steering system to allow features such as Lane Keep Assist, Highway Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Reco
Steering, which replaces its previous
hydraulic steering system to allow features such as Lane Keep Assist, Highway Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Reco
steering system to allow features such as Lane Keep Assist, Highway Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Recognition.
While marginally heavier, the Everest's higher - capacity engine delivers a bit more grunt for open - road overtakes and it has a livelier accelerator, and we preferred the Ford's
electric steering compared to the Toyota's
hydraulic system, which transferred more road shock.
Attention assist, Outside temperature gauge, Remote boot release, Service indicator (Active Service System), Speed limiter, Trip computer, DAB Digital radio,Pre - wiring for Becker Map Pilot, USB interface, 2
Electric windows, AMG bodystyling, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Chrome exhaust tailpipes, Dark headlamp surround, Door sill plates with «Mercedes - Benz» lettering, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro
hydraulic vario roof, Green tinted glass, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke sports leather
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Multi function steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Multi function
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on
steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats,
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spare wheel
AMG instrument cluster, Attention assist, Bluetooth system, Chequered flag design instrument cluster, Cruise control, Outside temperature gauge, Remote boot release, Service indicator (ASSYST), Speed limiter, Trip computer, DAB Digital radio, Pre-wiring for Becker Map Pilot, USB interface, 2
Electric windows, AMG bodystyling, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Chrome exhaust tailpipes, Dark headlamp surround, Door sill plates with «Mercedes - Benz» lettering, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro
hydraulic vario roof, Green tinted glass, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke sports leather
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Lockable glovebox, Multi function steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active bonnet, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Lockable glovebox, Multi function
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active bonnet, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on
steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active bonnet, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats,
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active bonnet, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active bonnet, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sealant kit
Attention assist, Outside temperature gauge, Remote boot release, Service indicator (ASSYST), Speed limiter, Trip computer, Auxiliary input socket, DAB Digital radio, Pre-wiring for Becker Map Pilot, USB interface, 2
Electric windows, AMG bodystyling, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Chrome exhaust tailpipes, Dark headlamp surround, Door sill plates with «Mercedes - Benz» lettering, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro
hydraulic vario roof, Green tinted glass, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke sports leather
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Multi function steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Multi function
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on
steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
steering wheel, door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats,
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spa
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, ABS with Brake Assist, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Space saver spare wheel
For better handling and comfort, the new body rests on a multi-link independent rear suspension,
hydraulic compliance bushings, large stabilizer bars, agile handling assist brake torque vectoring and dual - pinion
electric power
steering with variable gear ratio.
Blue & me with USB + Aux in, Dualdrive Power Assisted
Steering, Trip computer, MP3 compatible radio / single CD player, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, «Guide me home» headlamps, Body colour bumpers, Electric adjustable door mirrors, Electric front windows, Front fog lights, Inox door aperture kick plates, Rear spoiler, Rear window wash / wipe, Side skirts, Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes, 1 passenger grab handle, 2 rear head restraints, Drivers footrest, Folding rear seatbacks, Front headrests, Front passenger underseat box, Glovebox with lid, Height adjustable drivers seat, Height adjustable steering wheel, Inox pedals and footrest, Isofix child seat preparation, Leather gear knob, Leather steering wheel, Memory function for passenger seat, Seatback pockets, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Smoker's Pack - Abarth,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Black brake calipers, Driver and passenger airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Electronic Stability Programme + Anti-Slip Regulation / Motor Slip Regulation + Hydraulic Brake Assist + Hill holder, Window airbags, Immobiliser, Lockable fuel cap, Remote central locking, Space saver spa
Steering, Trip computer, MP3 compatible radio / single CD player,
Steering wheel mounted audio controls, «Guide me home» headlamps, Body colour bumpers, Electric adjustable door mirrors, Electric front windows, Front fog lights, Inox door aperture kick plates, Rear spoiler, Rear window wash / wipe, Side skirts, Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes, 1 passenger grab handle, 2 rear head restraints, Drivers footrest, Folding rear seatbacks, Front headrests, Front passenger underseat box, Glovebox with lid, Height adjustable drivers seat, Height adjustable steering wheel, Inox pedals and footrest, Isofix child seat preparation, Leather gear knob, Leather steering wheel, Memory function for passenger seat, Seatback pockets, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Smoker's Pack - Abarth,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Black brake calipers, Driver and passenger airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Electronic Stability Programme + Anti-Slip Regulation / Motor Slip Regulation + Hydraulic Brake Assist + Hill holder, Window airbags, Immobiliser, Lockable fuel cap, Remote central locking, Space saver spa
Steering wheel mounted audio controls, «Guide me home» headlamps, Body colour bumpers,
Electric adjustable door mirrors,
Electric front windows, Front fog lights, Inox door aperture kick plates, Rear spoiler, Rear window wash / wipe, Side skirts, Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes, 1 passenger grab handle, 2 rear head restraints, Drivers footrest, Folding rear seatbacks, Front headrests, Front passenger underseat box, Glovebox with lid, Height adjustable drivers seat, Height adjustable
steering wheel, Inox pedals and footrest, Isofix child seat preparation, Leather gear knob, Leather steering wheel, Memory function for passenger seat, Seatback pockets, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Smoker's Pack - Abarth,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Black brake calipers, Driver and passenger airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Electronic Stability Programme + Anti-Slip Regulation / Motor Slip Regulation + Hydraulic Brake Assist + Hill holder, Window airbags, Immobiliser, Lockable fuel cap, Remote central locking, Space saver spa
steering wheel, Inox pedals and footrest, Isofix child seat preparation, Leather gear knob, Leather
steering wheel, Memory function for passenger seat, Seatback pockets, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Smoker's Pack - Abarth,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Black brake calipers, Driver and passenger airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Electronic Stability Programme + Anti-Slip Regulation / Motor Slip Regulation + Hydraulic Brake Assist + Hill holder, Window airbags, Immobiliser, Lockable fuel cap, Remote central locking, Space saver spa
steering wheel, Memory function for passenger seat, Seatback pockets, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Smoker's Pack - Abarth,Anti - lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Black brake calipers, Driver and passenger airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Electronic Stability Programme + Anti-Slip Regulation / Motor Slip Regulation +
Hydraulic Brake Assist + Hill holder, Window airbags, Immobiliser, Lockable fuel cap, Remote central locking, Space saver spare wheel
Attention assist, Outside temperature gauge, Remote boot release, Service indicator (Active Service System), Speed limiter, Trip computer, DAB Digital radio,Pre - wiring for Becker Map Pilot, USB interface, 2
Electric windows, AMG bodystyling, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Chrome exhaust tailpipes, Dark headlamp surround, Door sill plates with «Mercedes - Benz» lettering, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro
hydraulic vario roof, Green tinted glass, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke sports leather
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Lockable glovebox, Multi function steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Lockable glovebox, Multi function
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on
steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats,
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active pedestrian safety system, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sealant kit
Electric front windows, Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Electronic stability control, Electronic Stability Programme + Anti-Slip Regulation / Motor Slip Regulation +
Hydraulic Brake Assist + Hill holder, Cruise control + speed limiter, Power assisted
steering, Rear parking camera, Rear parking sensors, Dusk and rain sensors, 3D map display, Navigation system, Body coloured door mirrors, Electrically adjustable door mirrors, 7 touchscreen radio with multimedia control knob, DAB, Bluetooth, WiFi, 2 USB ports and Aux - in, Bose premium 9 speaker system, Body coloured bumpers, Dual chrome exhaust, Silver windscreen surround, Adaptive front lighting system
AMG instrument cluster, Attention assist, Bluetooth system, Chequered flag design instrument cluster, Cruise control, Outside temperature gauge, Remote boot release, Service indicator (Active Service System), Speed limiter, Trip computer, DAB Digital radio,Pre - wiring for Becker Map Pilot, USB interface, 2
Electric windows, AMG bodystyling, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Chrome exhaust tailpipes, Dark headlamp surround, Door sill plates with «Mercedes - Benz» lettering, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro
hydraulic vario roof, Green tinted glass, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke sports leather
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Lockable glovebox, Multi function steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active bonnet, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Front centre armrest, Leather gear knob, Lockable glovebox, Multi function
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active bonnet, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel, Red top - stitching on
steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active bonnet, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
steering wheel; door armrest and gearshift, Sports pedals, Sports seats,
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active bonnet, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sea
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Active bonnet, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Brake pad warning light, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Roll over protection, Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Locking wheel bolts, 18» AMG 5 spoke alloy wheels, Tyre sealant kit
Instead of traditional hydraulically operated power
steering, the A3 has electro - mechanical
steering, operated by an
electric motor rather than a
hydraulic pump powered by the engine.
Steering assist comes from a
hydraulic system powered by an
electric pump, so it never lost pressure from low - speed driving.
On the street, I have complained about the
electric - power -
steering system for lacking the feedback and feel of the previous
hydraulic system, but on track it felt fine.
Attention assist, Bluetooth system, Chequered flag design instrument cluster, Dynamic drive mode selector, Outside temperature gauge, Power
Steering, Remote boot release, Service indicator (Active Service System), Trip computer, 2 usb ports in centre console, DAB Digital radio, Media interface, Adaptive brake lights, AMG bodystyling, AMG sports exhaust system, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers, Electric front windows, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro hydraulic vario roof, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke flat bottom multi-function perforated leather steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs, Driver / front passenger seat height adjustment, Front centre armrest, Lockable glovebox, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Sport exhaust system, Sports suspension, Tyre sea
Steering, Remote boot release, Service indicator (Active Service System), Trip computer, 2 usb ports in centre console, DAB Digital radio, Media interface, Adaptive brake lights, AMG bodystyling, AMG sports exhaust system, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour bumpers,
Electric front windows, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Electro
hydraulic vario roof, LED daytime running lights, 3 spoke flat bottom multi-function perforated leather
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs, Driver / front passenger seat height adjustment, Front centre armrest, Lockable glovebox, Sports seats, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Sport exhaust system, Sports suspension, Tyre sea
steering wheel, Active head restraints, AMG floormats, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs, Driver / front passenger seat height adjustment, Front centre armrest, Lockable glovebox, Sports seats,
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Sport exhaust system, Sports suspension, Tyre sea
Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Adaptive brake system, Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist, Brake callipers with Mercedes - Benz lettering + perforated brake discs, Driver / front passenger head + thorax airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Electronic Stability Program with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Seatbelt pretensioners, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Sport exhaust system, Sports suspension, Tyre sealant kit
Speaking of disconnection, a new
electric power
steering system replaces the previous model's
hydraulic steering, and you can feel that.
Electric power - assisted
steering is now standard on the Navigator, which Lincoln credits with providing a more precise and consistent level of control than traditional
hydraulic systems, while Lincoln Drive Control continuously controlled damping is now an option.