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The steering wheel is one of the first things you see when you enter a car's cabin, and it's a part of the car that you constantly interface with during the driving experience. The best ones look great and feel even better, working in synergy with the car's themes and motifs to present a consistent message.
They worst ones -- well, they can suck the joy out of your time behind the wheel and blight your overall impression of the vehicle. An example of this is that notorious Camaro steering wheel from a couple years back, which was so poorly received that Chevy (wisely) saw fit to replace it in 2012 models.
The ten steering wheels listed below (in alphabetical order) are the ones that strike us as being the most memorable, in terms of both form and function.
1: Audi A4
Audi is known for its skill at designing stylish cabins, and the manufacturer also knows a thing or two about crafting a competent steering wheel. Take the A4; the wheel in this car is good-looking, but best of all, it's a pleasure to use -- like butter, it simply melts into your hands.
2: BMW M3
An iconic car like the M3 surely deserves an iconic steering wheel. Thick and meaty in all the right places, this wheel has a spare, no-nonsense charm about it, and it's a joy to hold.
3: Honda Civic Si
You don't have to be some fancy European high-dollar luxury model to offer up a solid steering wheel. Case in point: the Honda Civic Si. This wheel conveys competence through and through, and feels pleasantly substantial in your hands.
4: Lamborghini Aventador One of the most impressive aspects of the Aventador is its steering wheel. It functions with supreme skill, perfectly complementing this high-performance machine. And with its bold, masculine design, it's no slacker in the form department, either.
5: Mazda Miata
The Miata's wheel is every bit as frisky and accommodating as the much-loved roadster in which it resides. It's easy to use and there's a lightness to its design that mirrors the playful, fun-filled spirit of the Miata itself.
6: McLaren MP4-12C
If any car deserves a racing-inspired steering wheel, it's the McLaren MP4-12C. This exotic beast runs hard and fast and its wheel is a gorgeous and efficient reminder of its incredible performance potential.
7: Mercedes Benz CLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz is another manufacturer that knows how to craft a good steering wheel and the wheel found in the CLS-Class is a perfect example. The wheel feels stout and solid, and is a pleasure to grip.
8: Mini Cooper
The Mini may be frivolous and cutesy in places but get it on the road and it becomes clear that underneath it all is a little car that's loads of fun to drive. Its fleshy, perfectly sized steering wheel reflects this more serious side of the Cooper.
9: Volkswagen GTI
Okay, so this one is admittedly polarizing -- some of our editors love the design, while others assert that a flat-bottomed steering wheel is a poor match for any vehicle meant to navigate the tight turns of city life. What do you think?
10: Volvo S60
It would be quite a letdown if the S60's steering wheel weren't as exquisitely functional and architecturally Scandinavian as the rest of the cabin. Luckily, the wheel doesn't disappoint; it's supremely user-friendly, and its wide face and graphic lines are a perfect match for the car's striking interior.
Source: http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/10/the-list-10-memorable-steering-wheels-.html
