21.   The instrumentation and controls are far more convenient, and all are easily operated, although the steering is reluctant to leave center.

22.   The power rack-and-pinion steering may be a bit stiff for some, but to me, it felt solid and direct.

23.   The rack-and-pinion steering is tight and immediate.

24.   The rack-and-pinion steering is supple and direct, with a satisfying heaviness when the speed-sensitive power steering bleeds off unwanted boost.

25.   The power rack-and-pinion steering is scorpion-quick and even more precise.

26.   The power rack-and-pinion steering is tight and precise, and the four-wheel disc brakes allow for quick stopping.

27.   The rack-and-pinion steering is manual on most Rios and does an adequate job of relaying road feel to the driver.

28.   The steering is light and feels in touch with the road, but high-speed cornering is obviously not the point.

29.   The steering is precise, but lacks road feel.

30.   The steering is precise, the ride is comfortable and the handling is responsive.