That might make some potential buyers shy from the Si, but those willing to do the work are rewarded with an engaging driving experience that
includes good steering feel and a suspension that invites you to dive into corners.
Not exact matches
Tech features borrowed from the race car should
include a race - bred traction control and ABS system, as
well as
feel - some hydraulic power
steering (a highlight in the Vantage N430) and beefy six - pot front brake calipers.
which I think was a huge element of evo's own
best drivers cars of all time feature about ten years ago
including that magical old fashioned bonus called
steering feel, those with it did exceptionally
well... please evo, you are a magazine written by drivers for drivers.
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.
-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium
steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center
feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver
best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power
steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of
steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies
include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.
Performance improvements
included a redesigned exhaust system, sportier suspension tuning, as
well as a more direct
steering feel.
• Intensification of the typical MINI go - kart
feeling with extensively revised suspension technology, reduced weight and increased rigidity; new single - joint spring strut front axle with aluminium swivel bearing and also axle supports and wishbones made of high - strength steel; new multilink rear axle also in optimised lightweight construction and space - saving geometry; refined electromechanical power
steering now with Servotronic as standard; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard
including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), in the MINI Cooper S also
including Performance Control; new spring and damper set - up with triple - path support bearings; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available for the first time in MINI; refined brake system, adapted to increased driving performance; fitted as standard with 15 - inch steel rims and wheel covers (MINI One, MINI One D) as
well as light alloy wheels in 15 - inch (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D) or 16 - inch format (MINI Cooper S); light allow wheels optionally available up to 18 inches.
There are a few noteworthy features in the Sport 2.0 T, however,
including handy shift paddles and a flat - bottom
steering wheel, which
feels better than the round wheel in other trims.
Since its debut in 2012, the Ford Fusion has been widely praised by reviewers and customers for its outstanding driving dynamics
including excellent balance between ride quality and handling, as
well as exceptional
steering feel.
Driving improvements
include improved
steering feel, revised suspension tuning and
better noise reduction throughout the cabin.