Sentences with phrase «steering heft»

This all - wheel drive Denali V6 has various modes that influence everything from throttle mapping to transmission shift points, steering heft and suspension firmness.

I realize that we use different driving loops, but we're pretty far apart on ride quality and steering heft.

Ideally we'd spend time configuring the Individual driving mode precisely for such situations, because you'll most likely want the engine noise and steering heft without the fidgeting chassis.

We've often complained of drivers — and automakers — who confuse steering heft with feel.

After using the navigation screen to preview a snaking route through Red Rock Canyon National Park and up to the crest of Charleston Peak, I put the Wraith in «Low» mode and set off, immediately noticing the extra steering heft that engineers worked into Black Badge models.

Not exact matches

There's a natural heft and precision to the steering, utter control in the suspension, and gobs of torque no matter where the tach needle is pointing.

At the track, the XFR's compliant chassis and quick, positive - feel steering mask the car's heft and inspire you to drive the 4306 - pound sedan like a small sport coupe.

The car was sharply responsive and the steering had decent heft, giving me the impression of feedback from the wheels but, thanks to the electronic disconnect, not the vibrations from the road.

From the moment we rolled out of the hotel parking lot in Whistler, British Columbia, it was evident that the electric power steering in the NX is tuned for greater heft than the Lexus norm, and the fat - rimmed, flat - bottom steering wheel feels great.

There's some heft to the wheel, but it's a dead weight that doesn't draw you into the driving experience like a performance car's steering should.

Both on the street and on the track, we loved the much - improved electric power steering, which now has real heft and feedback.

The low - speed heft to the steering is gone, you're past the dreadfully stiff first few millimetres of throttle pedal travel (it initially feels more like a clutch) and the engine spins away busily but with so much in reserve.

Steering is near perfect for this type of car, revised for more heft and confidence.

The broad - shouldered gladiator carves with remarkable adroitness for its heft, and though the steering wheel admittedly feels more like a suggestion than a command, the Hellcat dances like a circus bear.

Body control is good, but the steering really lets this car down with its unnecessary heft and its lack of feel.

Another adds heft to steering, boosts shift points and speeds, and gooses throttle response.

The steering has three modes: comfort, sport, and sport plus, and the biggest difference is the artificial heft.

The steering remains light but has more heft, the suppleness is replaced by an incredibly stiff set - up that rattles and rocks over kerbs but the bizarrely benign balance and the appetite for oversteer remains.

Its steering had a satisfying heft to it, the firm but composed suspension tuning made for supremely balanced handling, and the CX - 3's overall fluidity and confidence made us want to keep driving it with gusto.

The A4's helm feels predictably light outside of the Dynamic mode for the chassis calibration, but even then the added heft to the steering effort doesn't cure the steering's disappointing lack of feedback.

Steering is somewhat dead on - center with a smidge too much play, but unlike the last CX - 9, it loads up with confident heft the farther you turn the leather - wrapped wheel.

There's real heft to the steering, the sequential gearbox responds to fast, positive inputs, and the sheer grip generated by the barely treaded tyres seems to strain your neck muscles much harder than the Atom.

The recalibrated steering now has some reassuring heft to it.

The speed - sensitive, variable - assist steering is excellent; you're always aware of what the front tires are doing, with a pleasing amount of heft in the wheel.

The steering has heft and becomes more communicative at speed, whereas on two - lane roads it requires more attention.

From the way the doors thunk when closed to the heft of the steering, the front - engined British sportscars don't carry the same delicate, light feeling you experience in a Ferrari.

These could be negatives, but the Boss communicates so clearly to the driver through the vibrations in the seat, the quiet squeal of the tires, and the heft of the steering wheel that it's easy to toe the limit of traction without feeling like you're going to lose it.

The steering loads up to indicate what the front tires are doing, the manual transmission's throws are light enough for two - fingered shifting, and the brake pedal reassures with its heft.

In Sport mode the throttle is sharper and the steering gets a little more weight to it, the extra heft needed for the steering is actually very welcome.

The additional heft to the steering and the tighter throws of the five - speed gearbox are exactly what the Abarth needed and I love the meaty shift knob and sculpted steering wheel.

Their chunky bolstering has the right heft to keep the driver snug during hard cornering without bruising ribs and the fat flat - bottom steering wheel is easily maneuverable, particularly when wrapped in leather as part of the Nappa hide package.

A sloppy rev - matched downshift to second, we turn in to the right - hander — the steering is impressive, with good heft and precision.

But the Sentra imparted a comfortable ride, a quiet drivetrain, weighty and numb steering and a surprising feeling of heft.

Handling is responsive, the steering has a nice feel and heft to it, and the ride is comfortable without being too soft or sloppy.

It can cruise with lots of suspension travel, slow and smooth shifts and light - touch steering in Comfort mode, or approach AMG levels of heft and stiffness when set in Sport Plus mode.

Also, I'm not too fond of the electric steering system; in Sport mode, there's a weird distribution of heft in the steering wheel around corners.

Steering is fairly responsive, but there's not much heft tuned in.

Electric power steering was tuned for a natural feel, although heft was only nominal.

Like most Hyundai steering systems, the Veloster Turbo is very light and would benefit from more heft.

The steering had a comfortable amount of heft and good, precise turn - in.

The steering system provides the right amount of feel and heft you want in a performance vehicle.

Red - mist mode Sport mode cast a red mist over the instrument cluster, made the throttle more sensitive, added heft to the steering wheel, and stiffened up the air suspension.

The electric power steering felt good, with enough heft to engage me in the driving experience.

On the flip side, the Prius c can be more fun than the Prius Liftback because it's a bit more engaging and nimbler — largely because it steers quickly and has 500 pounds less heft than the Liftback to portage on its MacPherson strut front suspension and rear torsion beam.

Toss the 3.0 R around and you will find acceptable roll and healthy lateral grip for a car of this heft, and the steering is quick to respond to inputs with good feel.

The steering offers the right amount of heft making sure that driving the Audi A5 Cabriolet is always a pleasant experience.

In addition to amping up the throttle response and holding gears longer, the mode adds more heft to the power steering for a connected and sporty feel.

During the first turn of the steering wheel, you'll notice the quicker response to inputs, along with a satisfying heft tuned into the hydraulic system.

The steering program adjusted slightly when I switched to Sport mode, but the wheel heft remained too light for my tastes.

Steering feedback is predictably mute, but the rack does at least have a nice heft to it.