The first production vehicle to implement this was the Infiniti Q50., [5] but after negative comments they retrofitted
the traditional hydraulic steering.
Other noteworthy mechanical bits include
a traditional hydraulic steering, torque vectoring chassis and Q4 all - wheel - drive.
Not exact matches
It's more efficient than
traditional hydraulic setups but not as efficient or as tunable as electric power
steering, which is becoming the industry standard.
The electromechanical
steering also saves weight, about seven pounds, though that's not why the M division decided to use it instead of the
traditional hydraulic system.
As in the new Boxster (which shares many of its front - end parts with big brother 911), the new 911 Carrera 4S has adopted electric
steering instead of the
traditional hydraulic setup.
Instead of
traditional hydraulically operated power
steering, the A3 has electro - mechanical
steering, operated by an electric motor rather than a
hydraulic pump powered by the engine.
Electric power - assisted
steering is now standard on the Navigator, which Lincoln credits with providing a more precise and consistent level of control than
traditional hydraulic systems, while Lincoln Drive Control continuously controlled damping is now an option.
Beyond all that, the RSX uses a
traditional hydraulic, torque - sensitive variable - power
steering system, while the Si's power
steering is electrically assisted, speed variable system.
One of the adjustments made to the G 63 AMG is the addition of the electric power
steering instead of the
traditional hydraulic unit.
The fully
hydraulic steering system was easier to package over a
traditional steering gearbox and link setup and provides plenty of
steering power when the ARB Air Locker is engaged.
Meanwhile the electric power - assisted rack - and - pinion power
steering (EPS) offers predictable and linear
steering feel, while also saving fuel compared to
traditional hydraulic systems that put a greater load on the engine.
Despite the savvy CVT, it's not as punchy out of the corners as a
traditional gearbox, and the electric
steering — while nicely weighted — lacks the feedback and bite of a
hydraulic or rack - and - pinion unit.
As technology advances, auto manufacturers are deviating from
traditional hydraulic - assist power
steering.
It also draws its power directly from the battery, eliminating the
traditional, engine - power draining
hydraulic steering pump.