My only real criticism is the handling and steering — GM seems convinced Buick customers want a floaty ride and
slightly numb steering, but I don't.
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.
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.
Not exact matches
The
steering is well weighted, and while
slightly numb, it is direct in its inputs.
The
steering is
slightly sterile and
numb — fast, too — but when you request a small direction change, the car delivers precisely that: it inspires great confidence and allows you to lean harder and harder on the GTO when firing into turns.
Like all modern Ferraris, the
steering is a bit overassisted and
slightly numb, but perfectly accurate.
The
numb and
slightly glassy
steering doesn't help either, for it separates you further from the action, as if to suggest the Turbo simply requires you to sit still and shut up.
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.
The electric power
steering is quick to react and offers plenty of feel when away from the
slightly numb straight ahead position.
Steering that is
slightly stiff and
numb doesn't help.
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.