Sentences with phrase «road feel»

For the average midsize buyer, it'll feel downright sporty and even returns a bit of road feel for those who'll appreciate it.

First, the new chassis rides with just enough stiffness to offer good road feel without being harsh.

Steering is accurate and appropriately - weighted, if short on road feel.

But its persona won't be complete until its manual transmission arrives next year, and we'd also like more road feel from the otherwise excellent steering.

No real road feel as in a normal hydraulic steering system.

There's a surprising amount of road feel through its electric - assist steering, it handles sharp corners with confidence, and all models have four disc brakes.

The steering has a nice hefty feel to it, even though it's lacking in road feel.

The chassis is stiff, the suspension damping perfect for my tastes — just the right amount of road feel without beating up the driver or passengers.

The electric power - steering system, though, needs work to improve road feel.

The electric - assisted power steering doesn't offer much road feel through the wheel, but the chassis gives better seat - of - the - pants feel than I expected.

The firm - feel power steering gearbox provides excellent road feel and power brakes will stop on a dime.

A nice solid road feel without sacrificing anything in the way of comfort.

In addition to just - adequate power, the engine felt rough, the shifter had long throws and the steering offered little road feel.

The electrically assisted power steering is accurate and responsive but doesn't go out of its way to provide actual road feel.

The 2014 version of this system lacked road feel, creating a disconnect between the driver and the road.

It's not about them it's about everyone else driving on their favourite back road feeling part of the experience not detached from it.

Steering is a little light, but feedback is instant, and there is great road feel available through the wheel.

The test car's steering was responsive and provided decent road feel.

There's a bit less road feel and the car makes slower transitions from turn to turn.

The only major changes to the chassis are dual - flow front dampers, which aim to reduce road feel and improve ride comfort, and a revised rear suspension setup.

Rather, the car is so well - balanced, it communicates every nuance to the driver via road feel and sensation of speed.

And while the electric power steering is as short of true road feel, as you would expect it to be, it's quick and accurate with credible weighting.

This breeds driver confidence, as do the excellent balance and road feel afforded by the steering system.

This results in optimum response from the central position, outstanding road feel and dynamic handling in all driving situations.

I know, I know, this is a 7 - Series, these people don't want road feel.

Meaning that the handling, steering input and road feel still have a level of sensitivity not typically found in American or Asian competitors.

If anything, it feels like the harder you push, the more the car sticks to the bends, with just the right amount of road feel coming through the wheel.

I understand road feel is a good thing, but I don't need to hear it as well.

Back roads it feels planted when going into curves and doesn't have much body roll.

Handling is precise despite limited road feel with responsiveness that makes it more fun the more winding the road ahead.

The mature ride quality and road feel renders better on cars with 17 - inch wheels and tires, in our experience.

Its hydraulic steering (versus electric) offered more weighting and a bit more road feel, but neither system was really a standout in the class.

If we could change one thing, we'd like better road feel and response from the fuel - saving but quirky electric power steering.

The steering wheel also feels a little light, making it easy to turn the 17 - inch tires but without communicating much road feel.

The car's steering is lightly weighted and provides excellent road feel.

The handling feel is very good, with the steering wheel offering solid road feel and precision, tipping the luxury - sport equation back towards sport.

The steering is quick, tight, and so rich in road feel that the mere touch of tire to paint stripe sends a notice to your palms.

The old - school hydraulic power steering system offers plenty of road feel and feedback, making for an engaging drive.

That combination provides a smooth, unruffled ride, with enough compliance to absorb most road - surface imperfections, yet enough firmness to afford good vehicle control.The steering on the LX is a variable - assist power rack - and - pinion system which gives you more boost when you're parking, but better road feel at highway speeds.

Overall ride quality was compliant, soaking up any rut or bump in the road, transferring just enough road feel for the driver to know what was happening underfoot, yet delivering a supple ride.

Braking is solid with four - wheel antilock with traction control and suspension adequate with just enough road feel without being harsh and just enough cushion without being too soft.

Wider front and rear tracks enhance handling and lower the center of gravity for a more confident road feel.

Through the winding roads of the Tuscan hills where the vehicle was launched, the S - Class Coupe performed with a precision and vigour that made the narrow roads feel as though they were widening beneath the tires.

As further proof of the Maxima's sporty nature, Nissan fitted the new car with a similar steering mechanism to that used in the 370Z, a speed - sensitive power - steering unit that does an excellent job of delivering road feel at higher speeds, while still being very responsive.

The JCW sports hard run - flat, all - season tires, turning a sporty road feel downright uncomfortable.

The electromechanical steering not only plays a major role in the efficiency of the SQ5, it also provides very precise road feel.

Its high passenger comfort levels are a top selling point for the new Civic, a car which is very good at making roads feel smoother than they actually are.

Not only does it feel boat - like in its size, but bumpy roads feel like a rubber dinghy cresting waves on the open sea.