The power steering system provides a comfort - orientated balance whilst maintaining
optimum steering feel and precision throughout the speed range.
The clearly defined center bearing and authentic feedback likewise contribute to
the optimum steering feel.
The system boasts
optimum steering feel combined with low sensitivity to road surface excitation and a considerable reduction in energy consumption.
Besides weight savings, performance was paramount in decisions such as installing undercarriage panels to manage airflow, trunk - mounting the battery to help reach a 50/50 weight distribution and locating the variable - effort steering gear forward of the wheels for
optimum steering feel and response in aggressive driving maneuvers.
Not exact matches
The nice smooth floating ride is great, but it takes away from the more accurate
steering feel that I've noticed in late mode
Optimas.
The
Optima does
feel that way at times, but most enthusiasts will like the weight of the
steering.
While we love the look of the 2013 Kia
Optima sedan's interior, some of the plastic on the dash and
steering wheel still lack the quality look and
feel found in Honda, Mazda and even some GM and Ford products.
For example, for the leather trim, the
steering wheel and shift knob are covered by high quality leather specially contoured for
optimum tactile
feel.