I think there are TWO different setups for steering. One is giving you more feel when you turn the steering wheel which including the centering feel. This addition steering feel would give better control when cruising on highway. The other one, I think, car makers try to give you as direct or clear as possible. So, they may not give those additional feel but give you as clear or direct or precise as possible which is good during cornering. So, each has pros and cons. Which one is better depends on your preference!!!
I think Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infiniti should be the first one and Honda/Acura should be the second one. How about Mazda???
Actually, I'm not really sure. 1998 MX-6 gave me more steering feel than 1992 Civic and 2009 Mazda 6 gave me very direct steering, just like the very sporty first generation TLX I tested in 2019!!! Then, Miata(ND) gave me excellent steering feel on the highway which could be THE BEST steering of my entire life!!! (However, at cornering I still believe F car is the best!!!) Anyway. But, I think one thing I pretty sure is Mazda definitely deserves that ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM slogan.I may ask why I don't buy Mazda now. The reason is... I think the engine longevity from Mazda is not as good as Toyota, Honda and Nissan. (Yes. Mazda is very reliable but just not as good as Toyota, Honda and Nissan!!!)
Like I said before... NOTHING is perfect. All depend on what you want, what you like and what you prefer!!!
But, I did saw some white smoke from the pipes. That's it. All its four tailor pipes were completely dry!!! No sure why???
