Ford New Zealand's Telstar line was similar, including the wagon and imported rear -
wheel steering models, but without the coupe.
Not exact matches
By the way, if you're driving a late -
model car, you're already piloting a computer on
wheels that electronically controls braking,
steering and other major systems.
On Friday, Tesla said the driver had not heeded several visual and audible warnings to put his hands on the
steering wheel before his
Model X sport utility vehicle hit a concrete barrier.
According to the Insurance Institute, the head of the crash test dummy in the
Model S slammed into the
steering wheel, which is why IIHS only gave the popular electric car an «acceptable» rating in the small overlap test.
Since then, Tesla has been working with PETA, and this month, the company will be launching the highly anticipated
Model X electric SUV with a fully vegan interior, including the vehicle's seats, gear shift and
steering wheel.
Mercedes Daimler has provided F1 «s safety cars since the 1996 season with the C36 AMG, but this year's
model boasts a spectrum of advanced Motorsport technology and gadgets, including active rear -
wheel steering, a nine - way adjustable traction control system, low - weight ceramic compound brakes, all powered by a 4.0 - litre V8 biturbo engine.
A unique
steering wheel on the handlebar purportedly provides an ease of handling not found in other
models, but an even better feature is the adjustable handlebar that accommodates pushers of varying heights.
The idea behind the
model is to adapt the modern
steering wheel to make driving a more enjoyable experience whilst making it safer and more interesting to drive.
Grip levels are high, though there's precious little information through the
steering wheel to let you know that, traction fine on the front -
wheel drive
models and genuinely impressive on the quattros.
As befits a car that Buick intends to take on luxury
models like the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, and Lincoln MKX, the Envision comes standard with plentiful high - end equipment: Active noise cancellation, lane - keep assist, remote start, power front seats, heated front and rear seats, cooled front seats, a heated
steering wheel, and a Bose sound system.
Steering and handling are even better than on the already well - sorted Eco
model, thanks to larger, eighteen - inch
wheels and stickier tires (the base
model wears sixteens).
The S
models add rocker panels and front and rear underbody spoilers to the exterior and a leather - wrapped
steering wheel and shifter, different gauges, power door locks and interior chrome trim.
Front -
wheel - drive models are also equipped with the same Precision All - Wheel Steer (P - AWS) technology found on the Acura
wheel - drive
models are also equipped with the same Precision All -
Wheel Steer (P - AWS) technology found on the Acura
Wheel Steer (P - AWS) technology found on the Acura RLX.
The all - new infotainment system and touch - sensitive
steering wheel controls will eventually be available on all Mercedes - Benz
models.
Inside the scale
model, the seats,
steering wheel, and drive - mode dial are lifted directly from, or are slightly altered versions of, the NSX's trim pieces.
The Visia
model comes with 16 - inch alloy
wheels, LED daytime running lights, air conditioning and electric windows all - round, but the Acenta - available with more engine options - adds Bluetooth, a leather
steering wheel with stereo controls, cruise control and front fog lights, along with larger alloys and other styling enhancements.
Despite its size, the
model has the tighter turning radius of a small car thanks to an all -
wheel steering system, Audi says, which is made possible with the removal of the
steering shaft and
steering hydraulics.
New for 2011 The 2011 Dodge Caliber has six new available exterior paint colors, a new navigation / audio system with Sirius Travel Link, retuned
steering, available 18 - inch
wheels on the Uptown
model, red and blue stitching on seats in the Rush
model, a standard six - way power driver's seat on the Mainstreet
model and standard electronic stability control on the Heat, Mainstreet, Rush and Uptown
models.
Pricing for that
model hasn't been released, but AMG has announced the GT R will produce 577 hp and 516 lb - ft and will feature rear -
wheel steering, an upgraded AMG suspension, and a wider track.
The heated seats and
steering wheel are certainly nice for such occasions, but unlike its four - door cousin, the entry - level CL
model comes with 4Matic all -
wheel - drive system as standard equipment.
Front - drive
models feature Acura Precision All -
Wheel Steer (P - AWS) as standard.
In addition to the SL trim's equipment, the Platinum
model upgrades the standard 18 - inch
wheels to aluminum 20 - inchers, a dual panoramic sunroof (previously an option on the Platinum
model), Around View monitoring, Bose audio, a heated
steering wheel, and cooled front seats.
This car has met all of my needs I went from a Kia Rio to a Kia Soul it's nice and roomy has all the amenities in the base
model cruise control, radio controls on the
steering wheel and has USB port and also a place to plug in auxiliary plus two 12 volt charging ports.
Inside, there's no sign of the ivory
steering wheel and swtichgear seen in the Pop and Lounge
models.
Visual upgrades for the AMG
model include red stitching for the interior, a black headliner, red seat belts, and a flat - bottom Nappa leather - wrapped
steering wheel.
This
model supersedes the SE as the sportiest Camry and gains 18 - inch
wheels; firmer shocks, springs, and bushings; and unique
steering tuning.
High - tech niceties include four -
wheel steering (for the FWD
model), two LCD screens, and connectivity that permits Internet radio, Bing search functionality, and audio feeds from Facebook and Twitter.
The 3.2 FSI Quattro automatic is the priciest, most potent, and most sophisticated version of the new
model range at launch — especially when it is fitted, as was our test car, with high - tech options such as Drive Select, dynamic
steering, switchable dampers, lane assist (departure warning), side assist (rearview blind spot detection), adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights (swiveling xenons), and eighteen - inch
wheels shod with 245 / 40 YR -18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
The 2011 Dodge Caliber has six new available exterior paint colors, a new navigation / audio system with Sirius Travel Link, retuned
steering, available 18 - inch
wheels on the Uptown
model, red and blue stitching on seats in the Rush
model, a standard six - way power driver's seat on the Mainstreet
model and standard electronic stability control on the Heat, Mainstreet, Rush and Uptown
models.
Next in the 2016 CX - 3 lineup is the Touring
model, which adds leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, a blind - spot warning system, and a leather - wrapped
steering wheel and shifter.
The Toyota Corolla S
models add rocker panels and front and rear underbody spoilers to the exterior and a leather - wrapped
steering wheel and shifter, different gauges, power door locks and interior chrome trim.
Sport
models add a sharp three - point
steering wheel, a mildly firmer suspension, and 18 - inch AMG
wheels and bodywork, all standard.
The Explorer has a turbocharged four - cylinder engine at a price comparable to my Traverse test vehicle, but you also get power - folding third - row seats, heated second - row seats, power - folding mirrors and a heated
steering wheel in a Limited
model.
model (
steering wheel on the right) or a rest - of - Europe?
European
models received active hydraulic four -
wheel steering for its introductory year, called AHK or Aktive Hinterachskinematik (Active Rear Axle Kinematics), the presence of which is one way to separate U.S. - market originals from grey - market imports.
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Monsoon Gray paint - $ 475 Premium Plus
model - $ 3900 Xenon plus headlights LED running lights and taillights Auto - dimming mirrors Convenience package Heated front seats Tri-zone climate control Audi MMI Navigation plus - $ 2000 MMI «high» control panel CD / DVD player and HD radio Navigation w / voice control Sport package - $ 1000 Front sport seats 18 - inch 10 - spoke
wheels Sport suspension 3 - spoke
steering wheel Bang & Olufsen sound system - $ 850 19 - inch Y - design
wheels - $ 800 Audi advanced key - $ 550 Polished exhaust tips - $ 130
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four -
wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum
wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four -
wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt
steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped
steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum
wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited
model.
Jeep recently unveiled the nicely revised 2011 Patriot, so this is our last go - round in the outgoing 2010
model, which has harder armrests, an old
steering wheel, a stale exterior appearance, and ride and handling quality that are better suited to a Jeep Wrangler than a Jeep that's more on - road biased.
Inside the new F Pace
model there's an SVR badged
steering wheel with gearshift paddles mounted to it.
Depending on how Cadillac dealers equip each
model, the ATS - V might also come equipped with the eight - speed automatic transmission, Recaro seats, Performance data recorder, sunroof, red - or gold - painted brake calipers, and synthetic suede - wrapped shifter and
steering wheel.
In all -
wheel - drive
models with the Active Control rotary drive select knob, you can customize the
steering or powertrain to your liking, but even these modes offer just minor improvements.
Internally the new C43 Coupe and Cabriolet
models gain the new AMG three - spoke
steering wheel with Performance seats an option along with Mercedes» latest digital technology.
(Skip to details on the: SQ5) New for 2017 The uplevel 3.0 T Prestige
model gets a three - spoke multifunction
steering wheel with shift paddles, Audi drive select and adaptive cruise control.
However, even in Premium form, the
Model 3's gauge - cluster - free interior is decidedly minimalistic — perhaps uncomfortably so — as there is not a single button to be found aside from the
steering wheel - mounted controls.
An available Track Handling Package for gas - powered
models features variable sport
steering, an adaptive suspension, sport brakes with high - temperature pads and gray 18 - inch light - alloy
wheels.
Both
models receive the shrunken new multifunctional
steering wheel for 2017 and 6.1 - inch touchscreen display.
Other revisions reportedly slated for the 2012
model year include an optional carbon fiber hood for the Z06, the addition of Carlisle Blue Metallic and the deletion of black from exterior paint options, revised
steering wheel designs, and an upgraded nine - speaker Bose audio system.
My test vehicle came in at $ 42,785 for a front -
wheel - drive 3LT
model with a rearview camera mirror, rear park assist sensors, 20 - inch
wheels, foglamps, bi-xenon headlights, leather seats, a power liftgate, remote start, power front seats, a leather - wrapped
steering wheel, a Bose premium 10 - speaker audio system, automatic tri-zone climate control and a 4G LTE Wi - Fi hot spot that can accommodate up to seven devices.
Inside the cabin, the
models feature a black suede - wrapped interior with blue stitching, Competition Sport seats, and a
steering wheel with carbon - fiber trim.
A snapshot of what's different about the BRZ: updated front end with LED headlights and fog lamps; LED taillights; new
wheels; new fender accent, new aluminum rear spoiler, new
steering wheel, updated gauge cluster with a color multi-function display, retuned suspension, reworked engine internals and accessories that add 5 horsepower and 5 lb - ft of torque to the 2.0 - liter flat - four, a new final - drive ratio for manual
models (4.3:1 vs. 4.1:1 for 2016), a stiffer body, and less aggressive stability control that includes a new Track mode.