The helm's fast, accurate, and nicely weighted, though lacks
the old hydraulic rack's feel; Jag cites the electrically assisted system's 3 - percent fuel saving as recompense.
The suspension is same as before, struts in front and four links in rear, but
the old hydraulic rack - and - pinion steering is replaced by electric power assist.
The bad news is that electromechanical power steering replaces
the old hydraulic rack; it's quick and keen enough, there's just no natural feel, and it reveals too little about the state of front - end grip.
Not exact matches
That said, I think Porsche should swap the
old hydraulic steering
rack into a couple of press cars and see if people still complain about «the feel.»
The Buick's
rack - and - pinion steering isn't quick, but it returns good feedback thanks to its
old - school
hydraulic assist.
It delivers the kind of feedback and accuracy of
hydraulic BMW steering
racks of
old.