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I test drove a 2017. Not impressed. Is it just me?
Very short:
Went to the dealer, drove one (in normal mode), steering felt really numb.
Very direct steering with sizeable resistance but no feel/feedback. The car felt light on its feet, quite willing to change direction but too "playstationy"
Everything else I thought was between good and perfect.
I did not try the sport/track mode (I didn't think about that, the salesman didn't know about it).
Questions:
1: Would it have been different in other driving modes?
2: Is there too much toe in from the factory (hopefully fixable) that inhibits feedback?
3: Is there any option for a direct steering rack (no assist)? Will that make it better?
Looking around youtube I see everyone praising the Fiesta ST for having nice steering but that didn't feel any better at all when I tried it.
Final question:
Is this the best anyone can do with electric power steering (am I looking for "what it used to be and never will be again")?
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