The steering weight may feel somewhat artificially weighted, but it somehow manages to communicate levels of grip better than most
electronic power assisted steering setups and even some hydraulic ones.
Electronic
power assisted steering takes a toll on the feedback received from the steering wheel — but the weighting is sublime, and responses linear and pin - point accurate.
The
Electrical Power Assisted Steering system also offers significant weigh reduction over a conventional hydraulic steering system and electrically generates power - assist only as needed.
The ZF
Servotronic power assisted steering offers a quick, slick, 15:1 ratio and, linked to the adaptive damping button, provides two - mode steering assistance designed to best match the «Sport» or «Normal» settings generated by the Adaptive Damping System.
Turn in is crisp and quick, and impressively, Ford has managed to nail the steering weighting and feel — a feat most manufacturers fail to do when it comes to
electronically power assisted steering systems.
But the maneuverability isn't matched with a great feel for what you're doing, as the electric
power assisted steering offers little to no feedback and the aggressive self - centering is a bit unnerving.
On the other hand, its internal cabin is incorporated an advanced
electromechanical power assisted steering system with variable steering ratio, which reduces the efforts required by the driver by providing precise response.
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Wheels Power Assisted Steering PAS Alarm Front Electric Windows Cruise Control Heated Front Windscreen Headlight Cleaning System Electric & Heated Door Mirrors Steering Column - Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel 12v Socket Cupholders Pollen Filter Solid Paint Load Area - Load Rings
But the electronic
power assist steering in the C - Max felt a little too disconnected in a mechanical way, not overboosted, just not much feel.
Critical Knowledge: Updated 2010 midsize sedan, including all - new Sport and Hybrid modelsNew 175 - hp, 2.5 - liter, Duratec 4 - cylinder engineImproved 240 - hp, E85 - compatible, 3.0 - liter V - 6 enginePowerful 263 - hp, 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine on new Fusion Sport modelStandard 6 - speed automatic transmissions with all enginesStandard electric
power assist steering on 2.5 - and 3.
Handling is sharp and precise — though the electronic
power assisted steering is devoid of feel, it's accurate and well weighted, with good turn in and decent responses just off the centre of the mark.
Electric
power assisted steering matches driver input to the vehicle's trajectory on the road to make minor adjustments so you enjoy precise turning and a quick response.
These include a wider track, a stiffer front anti-roll bar, retuned dampers with hydraulic rebound stoppers, and a unique Electronic
Power Assisted Steering tune, all of which help provide «optimized crossover handling,» says Ford.
Inside, the hatchback
gets power assisted steering wheel, driver information display, distance to empty, remote keyless entry, air conditioner, heater, front power windows, 12V power socket for mobile charging, cup holders in front console and a few others.
Heavier vehicles, as are common in some countries, would be extremely difficult to maneuver at low speeds, while vehicles of lighter weight may not
need power assisted steering at all.
All the engines in the new Range Rover come with the latest ZF eight - speed «box, stop - start, smart regenerative charging, Direct Injection and energy efficient electric
power assisted steering which alone accounts for a 3 per cent reduction in CO2.