True, no one is buying the Encore for its performance, but its copious body roll and
numb steering mean driving the Encore is equal parts yawn - inducing and sloppy.
Not exact matches
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.
Rather
numb steering also
means the NX feels vague, which can knock your confidence when trying to position the nose accurately in corners.
That
means the
steering is precise but rather
numb (and not the least bit sporty), while the suspension provides a comfortable ride, though you'd never describe it as luxurious or coddling.
The
numb steering, latent wallowing and occasional creaks would have been miles ahead of anything else in» 85, and 22 miles per gallon wouldn't have
meant as much then as now.
That
means the
steering is precise if
numb, the suspension is comfortable though short of luxurious or coddling, and the engine tries hard but is limited in its ability to pull for very long.
There's also surprisingly little body lean when cornering, which — in conjunction with the suitable levels of grip and the responsive - if -
numb steering —
means you can confidently keep the Nissan Pathfinder in its lane whilst going around a bend at speed.