The Slick Steering Wheel - 2015 Porsche Macan S Long-Term Road Test

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The Slick Steering Wheel - 2015 Porsche Macan S Long-Term Road Test

Yes, carbon fiber looks slick on the steering wheel of our 2015 Porsche Macan S. Unfortunately, that's also how it feels.

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ebeaudoin

I love leather-wrapped steering wheels, and the textured vinyl in my 2010 Odyssey LX provides just enough grip that it's not sliding through my fingers. The worst is my 2001 Camry with its smooth, polished vinyl wrap. If I'm not careful it will slide and keep sliding.

darthbimmer

I dislike how automakers are using carbon fiber as decoration. I think it looks ugly as trim and feels terrible to the touch. Used as a structural member it serves a purpose. In such context it takes on an industrial aesthetic because it serves its purpose (lightweight strength) so well. When it's used without purpose it ceases to be attractive.

ocramidajzj

I find my MKVI Golf R steering wheel to be about as perfect as they come. The rim diameter is perfect, while thickness varies depending on where the hands are meant to grab and the perforated/smooth leather mix gives it a nice feel. I also LOVE the flat bottom which many of you at Edmund's felt was gimmicky (on your 2010 GTI LT). Well I find it a perfect indication of where my hands are and the variety of shape and thickness really make handling it a pleasure and elevates the perceived cabin quality several notches. Oh and compared to the many Japanese cars I've owned the center hub is of superior quality. I always found the center hub on my other cars would be easily marred and look worn within a year. The R's wheel feels and looks perfect after two years (so far). Overall it would be welcome in a car that was twice to three times the price and really shows how the VW engineers sweat the details.