Does the MINI have heavy steering?

Hi,

Are MINI hatches supposed to have quite heavy steering and controls? My car is fine to drive for me, but I never really noticed until I tried my friend's Volkswagen Passat today and it feels toy-like in comparison in that it has extremely light steering. Both cars are 2009.

James Patrick (Wicklow)

Jul 2016 Filed under: hatchback

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Expert answer

Hi James,

It's all just down to the way the power steering is set up and yes, all MINIs have quite weighty power steering, designed to feel sporty and make the car feel more agile. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe