Sep 10 2014, 10:09 PM
QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 10 2014, 08:24 PM)
Yes, you are correct that most if not all Japanese cars are on EPS(Electronic Power Steering), and yes, the steering feel is indeed lacking in most of these cars, especially the Honda City that I have just driven not too long ago. The steering feel is indeed one of the worst I have driven(for a Japanese car). It is not about the lightness of the steering but the accuracy of it. It felt loose and feedback was poor. Somehow it didn't give me the control and confidence I wanted especially when around the bends. Perhaps I wasn't accustomed to the steering feel of the City, but still it was one of the worse driving experience I have encountered. The Nissan Sylphy's steering is better in this respect, more accurate than the City but still with poor feedback.
And yes, the Preve's heavy steering is more accurate and feels more real than most of these Japanese vehicles.
However, there is a car on EPS that to me, is more accurate than the Preve, the Ford Focus. As a matter of fact, the Focus is just a joy to drive not only for the light and responsive steering but the combination of that and the overall dynamics of the vehicle particularly the suspension. Although the steering of the Focus is light, the accuracy is higher than any cars that I have driven, Even the Preve's steering can sometimes feel "loose" but the Focus' steering is taut and tight ie. accurate in any driving conditions, even though it is light. It is not so much on the argument about FAKE vs REAL feel of the steering, but the accuracy and responsiveness of it, the driver having added confidence in taking a bend or corners at higher speeds with the accurate steering. The steering can be EPS and light but it can be responsive and accurate(the Focus). There are EPS steerings that are light but not as responsive and accurate(most Japanese vehicles Honda, Nissan, Toyota etc.).
Though a disclaimer. It is not all about the steering only when it comes to the joy of driving. It's usually a combination of the steering, chassis, suspension and power, around that order. The Preve Turbo at RM70k isn't too shabby as its handling and Turbo power beat most Japanese sedans(which are mainly designed primarily for comfort). But if you want more thrill and joy in the drive, there are some cars which offer higher levels of handling and driving dynamics, one being the Ford Focus, but at RM120k+/- the Preve Turbo can be regarded as having great value.
Well said dude~~hopefully i can try a ford focus soon~~And yes, the Preve's heavy steering is more accurate and feels more real than most of these Japanese vehicles.
However, there is a car on EPS that to me, is more accurate than the Preve, the Ford Focus. As a matter of fact, the Focus is just a joy to drive not only for the light and responsive steering but the combination of that and the overall dynamics of the vehicle particularly the suspension. Although the steering of the Focus is light, the accuracy is higher than any cars that I have driven, Even the Preve's steering can sometimes feel "loose" but the Focus' steering is taut and tight ie. accurate in any driving conditions, even though it is light. It is not so much on the argument about FAKE vs REAL feel of the steering, but the accuracy and responsiveness of it, the driver having added confidence in taking a bend or corners at higher speeds with the accurate steering. The steering can be EPS and light but it can be responsive and accurate(the Focus). There are EPS steerings that are light but not as responsive and accurate(most Japanese vehicles Honda, Nissan, Toyota etc.).
Though a disclaimer. It is not all about the steering only when it comes to the joy of driving. It's usually a combination of the steering, chassis, suspension and power, around that order. The Preve Turbo at RM70k isn't too shabby as its handling and Turbo power beat most Japanese sedans(which are mainly designed primarily for comfort). But if you want more thrill and joy in the drive, there are some cars which offer higher levels of handling and driving dynamics, one being the Ford Focus, but at RM120k+/- the Preve Turbo can be regarded as having great value.
by the way the "fake" feeling i mention is that...the steering does not turn according to the steering wheel...i guess the proper word to use is "responsive" here~~
This post has been edited by terryble: Sep 10 2014, 10:11 PM
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