Sentences with phrase «of numb steering»

Unfortunately, though, nothing changes in terms of that numb steering and despite its commendable abilities, the Sport Hybrid still falls short in terms of the engagement one expects from a proper sport sedan.

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The engine can sound a bit coarse towards the top of the tach, and the steering's numb, overboosted nature would make an RX - 8 engineer weep.

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.

And its steering turn - in is reasonably quick, with minimal understeer for a car in this category — we'd credit the flat - four's low center of gravity — but the numb steering does nothing to help take advantage of this trait, and the chassis is pretty soft.

When you look at the problems EV solve, numb steering is such a small issue that only 1 % of people will care.

Credit additional torsional rigidity and well - sorted suspension tuning for the Soul EV's satisfying ride - handling balance, although the slightly numb steering is a bit of a letdown.

It's the polar opposite of the Encore, which is let down by numb steering that aggressively springs back to center, a ride that floats and bounces, and body roll exaggerated by the high seating position.

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.

The steering is a little heavier than I remember, but there's still that slightly numb zone either side of straight - ahead that rightly drew criticism in contemporary road tests.

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.

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.

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?

Gone from the company flagship is the stereotypical cushy ride, soft seats and numb steering, replaced by a Cadillac - derived chassis outfitted with two potent engine options and a sophisticated sense of style.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Handling is respectable despite somewhat numb steering, with none of the excessive body lean in quicker transitions you might expect.

The steering is light and numb, and while there's good grip, the car rolls into bends thanks to the extra weight of the batteries.

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.

Steering is now electric instead of hydraulic for a numb 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.

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

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 steering setup was direct, if a bit numb, but we liked it better in this car than in some of its competitors in the same segment.

I kept the car in sport mode most of the time, because the default steering mode felt a bit numb.

The Fiesta's steering is known for its predictability and comminicative nature, and that is indeed what we found in this version of the hatch, even though it can feel a bit numb at times even though it lacks other segment entrants» fake dialed - in weight.

Both are loaded with innovative aerodynamic elements, state - of - the - art adaptive suspension and steering systems, and mind - numbing performance capabilities.

I tested an Overland model that was fitted with an optional Performance Handling Pack that comes with sports suspension and 20 - inch rims, but even so there was quite a bit of roll in the corners, and the steering was numb and a bit too slow to respond to quick direction changes.

For anyone who has ever spent time configuring a 911 on Porsche's website, you know there are a mind - numbing amount of options, ranging from colored seat belts to leather - wrapped steering column covers.

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.

The 2016 Honda CR - V steering feedback feels numb, and you will experience lots of body roll as you take corners which reduces driver excitement.

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.

Punch up either of those and the steering feels better and weightier (though still somewhat numb), throttle response quickens, and the transmission feels like it holds on to gears just that a hair longer.

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.

It's surprisingly lively in Normal and Sport modes, and despite the added weight of the battery pack and slightly numb electro - mechanical power steering, the combination of low - slung mass and hard - working independent rear suspension make it a blast to drive, especially in the twisties.

And to suggest a BMW if that's the kind of steering I want does not cut it: These are all basic alignment angles here combined with power steering assist that is reasonable, not numb and overbearing.