Sentences with phrase «numb steering feel»

But it doesn't have the fun - to - drive factor of a Honda Civic or a Mazda 3, which is partially due to the car's numb steering feel.

Cons: Numb steering feel, even in «Sport» setting; 1.6 - liter engine exhibits some low - speed turbo lag; some lackluster interior materials in lower - end models; sloping roofline compromises rear - seat headroom

This is not a knock against the Avalon, as Toyota figures the light, moderately numb steering feel will suit its average customer, and it is probably correct.

It's interesting that the negative points of this review (torque steer, numb steering feel, lackluster handling) can all be applied to the Camry as well.

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 Dakar - inspired stance also induces more body roll than the Beetle and Veloster, and the steering — though quick — feels numb and a bit too boosted, even in its heaviest (Sport) setting.

We would have appreciated a bit more feel from the squishy brake pedal and slightly numb steering rack, but the Tucson displayed tightly controlled body motions even on a section of gravel road.

Sessions also noted that «the steering lacks feel and is rather numb.»

The dreary engine and «box, combined with totally numb steering, mean that despite the enthusiastic chassis, the Trophy feels like a normal Clio with in a sporty trim rather than a dedicated hot hatch.

Steering effort is light in Touring mode, which I was fine with, and stiffer in the sportier modes, never feeling numb or disconnected.

The Nissan still has nothing on a Porsche, a BMW, or even a Mazda where steering feel is concerned (especially on center), but it's no longer completely numb at the limit and comes alive quite nicely at very high speeds.

The Escape rides nicely and handles well, although the steering feels pretty numb.

The steering was numb, the chassis pogoed over dips in the road, and just keeping up the speed required a firm right foot (lifting off felt like a rear parachute had just been deployed).

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

My only real complaint with how the A6 drives has to do with its completely numb steering; it may as well be Nintendo's latest gaming console for all the feel and feedback it provides.

The electrically assisted power steering is rather numb and artificial - feeling.

Steering feel is still over-boosted and numb, but body control is an improvement over the Volt.

Speaking of steering, the VXR8's helm is direct but rather numb — and once again it seems like feel has been mistaken for weight, particularly in Sport mode.

Its numb steering is one of the biggest culprits; there's no feel for what's happening down at the front tires.

With ESP turned off the Sport Hatch remains a benign, friendly device - although the numb - feeling steering can't muster the sort of feedback you'd expect to find in a hot - ish hatch.

Four - wheel drive is fabled for its cornering advantages; the trade - off is often numb, heavy steering feel and sluggish overall handling.

But, although the helm gains some weight, it feels even more numb and artificial than the Alfa's and throws in an extra helping of torque steer if you jump on the power early past the apex.

The front wheels generate hearty grip, but the heavy steering feels numb and knotty.

Cons: Pass - through behind the rear seats is fairly small, glove box is not very large, some of the interior materials could be better, the steering feels a bit numb around the center.

But the Sentra imparted a comfortable ride, a quiet drivetrain, weighty and numb steering and a surprising feeling of heft.

Rather numb steering also means the NX feels vague, which can knock your confidence when trying to position the nose accurately in corners.

Since Toyota made some efforts (and succeeded) to drop the Corolla's weight, the eleventh generation feels a tad nimbler on the road, although the numb steering quickly brings you back to reality.

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

It alters the steering weight, gearbox settings and suspension stiffness, and allows you to find a good balance between fun and comfort, but the S7's steering is too numb and isolates you from feeling at the heart of the driving experience.

The added weight helps make inputs more precise but doesn't help with the numb feeling you get from electrically boosted steering.

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.

Both are comfortable rides with supple suspensions that do an excellent job of soaking up the bumps and with nicely weighted steering that feels accurate, if a bit numb (but no more numb than any of its competitors).

Despite being relatively tall, the Soul doesn't lean excessively through corners, but the numb steering lacks any sensation of feel so you find yourself constantly making adjustments when cornering.

The Q4's steering rack is supposedly a bit meager compared to the rear - wheel drive Sport versions, if this is as numb as it gets, I can't imagine how much better the rear - wheel Giulia Sport feels.

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.

It's a good thing the suspension offers sufficient feel and communication, as the electronic power - assisted steering system is decidedly numb; although it's still sharp and accurate, it lacks feel and the rack could be a bit quicker.

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.

Most of this lost ground is a result of the steering, which feels incredibly numb, vague and lifeless in comparison with the more immediately intuitive systems in cars like the Cadillac ATS, along with making this Infiniti one of the more troublesome cars to place accurately on the road — especially twister sections of asphalt, where you'll find yourself constantly making small corrections to the steering at less - than - brisk speeds.

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

Steering feel is very light, to the point of being numb — Hyundai could take a lesson from Honda here.

If you don't have a very secure grip, it doesn't feel safe... and yet your hands go numb on long trips due to the squeezing of the steering wheel.

That high, boxy style makes it feel top - heavy and the steering is 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.

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.

The electrically boosted power steering felt a little numb, but the car was planted and non-divey when I threw it into a turn at speed.

The biggest party pooper is the steering which feels numb and devoid of feel, even in «Dynamic» mode.

The steering feels numb, with a large dead spot around the center point that makes minute course adjustments difficult (such as those undertaken to stay in one's lane at speed) and require more steering input than we were used to.

With the additional weight low down, there's stability on offer when cornering, and the steering — though numb on center — feels great off it and offers keen responses.