Sentences with phrase «numb electric»

The car dials down the numb electric power feel, letting the feel of the road come through.

With its hydraulic speed - sensitive rack - and - pinion steering (not the energy - efficient but often - numb electric power steering found in many competitors these days), the SRX delivers sport - sedan feel and feedback with strong on - center feel.

Combined with the light, numb electric power steering, driving the Expedition over lilting country roads can be a recipe for third - row Dramamine requests even if you don't put the pedal down.

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 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.

Overview BMW's biggest truck pretends to be a sports sedan Pros Unrelenting turbo - V8 oomph; high - quality cabin; relatively tidy dimensions Cons Numb electric steering; you'll need an electronics degree to reap the benefits of all the high - tech goodies Value for money Relatively good What would I change?

For once, I'm wishing for the numb electric power steering that more and more German cars now have, because this is something I definitely don't want to feel.

One slip and he risks a numbing electric shock.

Not exact matches

The GLC's electric - assist steering is totally numb in Comfort mode, but it really comes alive when you switch into Sport.

It's been a long four years coming, but the i8 Roadster brings open - top cruising to the i8's bag of tricks, which otherwise includes making a three - cylinder turbocharged 1.5 - liter engine sound great (perhaps the greatest sorcery of all), and yet at the same time delivering an all - electric mode that brooks no gimmickry, great handling, and surprising driver engagement given the 28 mpg combined rating and 76 mpge rating when in electric - only mode — a level of efficiency typically reserved for numb, coddling commute - boxes.

We hope it also tweaks the electric power steering, which is a bit heavy (a good thing) but feels numb and artificial.

The electric power steering is too light and numb at lower speeds, and the turbo four clatters dully at lower rpm.

The electric power steering is quick to react and offers plenty of feel when away from the slightly numb straight ahead position.

The Porsche 918 Spyder Chicago, IL, thanks to its 4.6 - liter V8 and three electric motors, produces a mind - numbing 887 horsepower.

With its hydraulic speed - sensitive rack - and - pinion steering (not the energy - efficient — but often numb — electric power steering found in many competitors these days), the SRX delivers sports - car feel and feedback with strong on - center feel.

Even in the Giulia's softest setting, with the numbing factor of all - wheel drive, and the less aggressive all - season rubber compared to the Sport models, it's clear the Italians know something about electric power - assist steering and sporty road feel.

The electric power steering is partly to blame as it feels cold and numb, but the chassis tune as a whole makes the driver feel like a remote pilot rather than an integral part of the experience.

New electric power steering adds to fuel economy, but needs more road feel — it's too light, too numb.

Against that car, the Sonata's front - wheel drive dynamics feel thoroughly «baked - in», and the electric power steering in particular comes in for some criticism for being numb, most noticeably just off - center.

The electric steering is bit numb in the centre but light at slow speeds and weighs up enough for highway cruising.

Steering is now electric instead of hydraulic for a numb on - center feel.

Although the current trend in the automotive business is to replace energy consuming hydraulic power steering set - ups in favour of electric ones, very few car makers have actually been able to remove that numb feeling altogether, including Honda.

We're not huge fans of electric power steering, as it can be little numb, but it has improved greatly over the past few years.

Instead of the numb, lifeless feel common with electric power - steering systems, the Altima's wheel shows familiar heft and communicates road feel to the driver.

The steering, despite having its electric assist reduced, still felt exceedingly numb.

The Flex demonstrates impressive poise in sharp turns, remaining relatively flat when cornering but delivering somewhat numb feedback through its electric - assist power steering.