Sentences with phrase «with numb steering»

The compact SUV is plagued with numb steering, a soft suspension and just adequate acceleration.

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Steering is a bit numb — also in keeping with the segment — but is accurate.

Numb steering feedback and plentiful body roll — even with the QX80's optional Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, essentially roll - counteracting shock absorbers — worsen things.

The dreary engine and «box, combined with totally numb steering, mean that despite the enthusiastic chassis, the Trophy feels like a normal Clio with in a sporty trim rather than a dedicated hot hatch.

Steering effort is light in Touring mode, which I was fine with, and stiffer in the sportier modes, never feeling numb or disconnected.

And its steering turn - in is reasonably quick, with minimal understeer for a car in this category — we'd credit the flat - four's low center of gravity — but the numb steering does nothing to help take advantage of this trait, and the chassis is pretty soft.

My only real complaint with how the A6 drives has to do with its completely numb steering; it may as well be Nintendo's latest gaming console for all the feel and feedback it provides.

The Acura's steering is lightning quick, with an overall ratio nearly as fast as a Mitsubishi Evo's, and its thick rim communicates more feedback to the driver, especially at the limit, where the Audi's steering goes numb.

With ESP turned off the Sport Hatch remains a benign, friendly device - although the numb - feeling steering can't muster the sort of feedback you'd expect to find in a hot - ish hatch.

Gone from the company flagship is the stereotypical cushy ride, soft seats and numb steering, replaced by a Cadillac - derived chassis outfitted with two potent engine options and a sophisticated sense of style.

The added weight helps make inputs more precise but doesn't help with the numb feeling you get from electrically boosted steering.

With its hydraulic speed - sensitive rack - and - pinion steering (not the energy - efficient — but often numb — electric power steering found in many competitors these days), the SRX delivers sports - car feel and feedback with strong on - center fWith its hydraulic speed - sensitive rack - and - pinion steering (not the energy - efficient — but often numb — electric power steering found in many competitors these days), the SRX delivers sports - car feel and feedback with strong on - center fwith strong on - center feel.

Both are comfortable rides with supple suspensions that do an excellent job of soaking up the bumps and with nicely weighted steering that feels accurate, if a bit numb (but no more numb than any of its competitors).

Ride quality's also a bit iffy at slower speeds (one of the very few traits the Jeep Renegade shares with the Fiat 500X), though does smooth out when you pick up the pace, and we'd prefer the steering to be a little less numb so we can have a better idea of which direction the front wheels are pointing.

Unflappable road manners do come with a price here: numb steering feedback, but it's not as noticeable as in some past Audis.

Even in the Giulia's softest setting, with the numbing factor of all - wheel drive, and the less aggressive all - season rubber compared to the Sport models, it's clear the Italians know something about electric power - assist steering and sporty road feel.

Most of this lost ground is a result of the steering, which feels incredibly numb, vague and lifeless in comparison with the more immediately intuitive systems in cars like the Cadillac ATS, along with making this Infiniti one of the more troublesome cars to place accurately on the road — especially twister sections of asphalt, where you'll find yourself constantly making small corrections to the steering at less - than - brisk speeds.

Disappointingly numb steering was improved with 2013 software tweaks, plus stiffer front suspension bushings and smaller torsion bar.

Handling is respectable despite somewhat numb steering, with none of the excessive body lean in quicker transitions you might expect.

Combined with the light, numb electric power steering, driving the Expedition over lilting country roads can be a recipe for third - row Dramamine requests even if you don't put the pedal down.

The steering is nicely weighted, if a bit numb, and the brakes are responsive with fine pedal feel.â $ Consumer Guide

Likewise, the steering is about on par with what you'd find in a Subaru Forester: light and easy to twiddle around with in more built - up areas, but quite numb and, initially at least, not what you'd call «confidence inspiring».

With its hydraulic speed - sensitive rack - and - pinion steering (not the energy - efficient but often - numb electric power steering found in many competitors these days), the SRX delivers sport - sedan feel and feedback with strong on - center fWith its hydraulic speed - sensitive rack - and - pinion steering (not the energy - efficient but often - numb electric power steering found in many competitors these days), the SRX delivers sport - sedan feel and feedback with strong on - center fwith strong on - center feel.

One reason for this was its numb steering, and AMG aimed to correct that issue with this new car.

The steering feels numb, with a large dead spot around the center point that makes minute course adjustments difficult (such as those undertaken to stay in one's lane at speed) and require more steering input than we were used to.

With the additional weight low down, there's stability on offer when cornering, and the steering — though numb on center — feels great off it and offers keen responses.

Instead of the numb, lifeless feel common with electric power - steering systems, the Altima's wheel shows familiar heft and communicates road feel to the driver.

As we found with its A4 saloon sibling, the steering, though accurate, is numb and uncommunicative.

Both are loaded with innovative aerodynamic elements, state - of - the - art adaptive suspension and steering systems, and mind - numbing performance capabilities.

I tested an Overland model that was fitted with an optional Performance Handling Pack that comes with sports suspension and 20 - inch rims, but even so there was quite a bit of roll in the corners, and the steering was numb and a bit too slow to respond to quick direction changes.

The chassis itself is pretty detached as well, with a very numb feeling through the steering wheel.

There's also surprisingly little body lean when cornering, which — in conjunction with the suitable levels of grip and the responsive - if - numb steering — means you can confidently keep the Nissan Pathfinder in its lane whilst going around a bend at speed.

Steering is a little vague with too much assistance, but not numb like domestic competitors.

Vague and numb steering, four - speed automatic and cruise control don't come standard on non-XRS models, so - so fuel economy with 2.4 - liter engine.

And to suggest a BMW if that's the kind of steering I want does not cut it: These are all basic alignment angles here combined with power steering assist that is reasonable, not numb and overbearing.

With regards to numb steering or steering with little to no return from turns, this steering thing is being waaay overthought by manufacturWith regards to numb steering or steering with little to no return from turns, this steering thing is being waaay overthought by manufacturwith little to no return from turns, this steering thing is being waaay overthought by manufacturers.