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?
Not exact matches
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.
The GLC's
electric - assist
steering is totally
numb in Comfort mode, but it really comes alive when you switch into Sport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.