All told, the 2018 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is a massive behemoth that somehow drives smaller than its, offers an adjustable ride thanks to the Platinum's standard adjustable dampers and air suspension, and yet is somewhat let down by an overboosted and
numb steering system.
Not exact matches
Numb steering feedback and plentiful body roll — even with the QX80's optional Hydraulic Body Motion Control
system, essentially roll - counteracting shock absorbers — worsen things.
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.
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.
The suspension
system gives it nimble handling, but the
steering is lifeless and
numb.
The Si doesn't use a new - think,
numb electronic
steering system that everyone (including Honda) is moving to.
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.
Both are loaded with innovative aerodynamic elements, state - of - the - art adaptive suspension and
steering systems, and mind -
numbing performance capabilities.