Sentences with phrase «numb steering wheels»

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

The control surfaces are numb and aloof, especially the steering, which after the Atom's doesn't appear to offer any mechanical connection between the suede rim and the front wheels.

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

Ride quality's also a bit iffy at slower speeds (one of the very few traits the Jeep Renegade shares with the Fiat 500X), though does smooth out when you pick up the pace, and we'd prefer the steering to be a little less numb so we can have a better idea of which direction the front wheels are pointing.

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.

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.

Passengers love its posh cabin and its serene and wondrously hushed ride, but the driver needs more than just great straight - line stability — the Equus's steering is rubbery - numb and the wheel wants to return to center badly enough that it seems to fight corners.

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.

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.

However, you can't hold that against it because although quite numb, the steering is accurately letting you know where the front wheels are heading.

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.

If the reward when you get behind the wheel of the two most popular cars in America (Camry and Corolla) is flaccid acceleration and terrible, numb steering, it's no wonder the car culture in the US is dwindling.

The chassis itself is pretty detached as well, with a very numb feeling through the steering wheel.

Matched to a buttoned down suspension, perfectly weighted steering wheel that at least gives some feed back compared to the numb detached steering in my last few sedans get the accord (I'm looking at you Kia Optima and Chevy Malibu.)