To Renault Sport's credit, interventions from the four -
wheel steering system seem less intrusive than in the Megane GT.
Not exact matches
Steering remains dead on - center, and the SX4t's standard all -
wheel - drive
system doesn't
seem to be up to the task of handling the extra power, as evidenced by excessive front
wheel spin.
Steering feel didn't
seem to change all that much when switching modes, but no matter — it is well weighted and you never feel as though you're waiting for the
wheels to turn in as the electric power
system starts doing its thing.
Here's what finally worked: Delete all duplicate audio devices in the Bluetooth menu Pair the phone using the hands - free
system via the
steering wheel «off hook» button This
seems arbitrary but it solved my problem.
As to the coming face - lift, it isn't ground - shaking, but it
seems safe to expect a modest visual update (bumpers, lights,
wheels), a new
steering wheel that incorporates a rotary drive - mode selector à la 918, additional driver - assistance
systems, improved infotainment offerings, a head - up display, and optional full - LED headlights.
Another oddity of this car was the heavy
steering, which
seemed to be a product of the all -
wheel - drive
system and the variable power
steering, which is designed to adjust its assistance based on engine speed.
The top - screen music
system is from the Baleno, the
steering wheel is common in many of their cars, the AC dials
seem familiar and even the vents at the front aren't new.
It
seems that the concept, and the future production version, will be offered with leather upholstery, heated / cooled front seats, a power tilt / telescoping
steering wheel, and a Bose audio
system.
I dislike the cheap quality materials used to make the car; for example the plastic around the
steering wheel and sound
system don't
seem very durable.
«
Systems that beep seem to annoy people more than systems that warn the driver with vibrations of the seat or steering wheel.
Systems that beep
seem to annoy people more than
systems that warn the driver with vibrations of the seat or steering wheel.
systems that warn the driver with vibrations of the seat or
steering wheel.»
Its four -
wheel drive
system has tamed the V70's tendency to run wide when pushed through corners, although the
steering is vague and the ride
seems half a step out of kilter with both the body and the road.
About the only interior complaint was that the seat heaters,
steering wheel heater and overall HVAC
system seemed to take longer than average to really fire up (this tester was not equipped with remote - start, a $ 425 option).
It only
seems to function within a very narrow window, and given that you can't actually take your hands off the
wheel, we're not sure if the
steering - assist function really makes it any better than a more conventional adaptive cruise control
system.