I noticed when I drove the '24 MSLR yesterday that they also had a '24 M3LR Highland, and because these steering wheel questions made me curious about the Highland steering wheel, I went back and drove the Highland today.
On first use, I didn't think the Highland wheel controls had any travel - it felt like the MS wheel's haptic feedback. However at the end of the drive once parked I could see on closer inspection from a side angle that there is a slight amount of travel in the M3 actuation. To be honest, I did not find it superior to the MS - it felt the same during usage.
As an aside, the refreshed M3LR is a fantastic small car. I was more impressed than I thought I would be. It's quiet, though not the library some reviewers make it out to be. The Hankook Ventus tires are very helpful to quieting tire noise. The ride is better than before, though it's not Buick soft. It's actually a very smart compromise and reasonably sporting in a 3-series kind of way. The combination of quietness, great ride with good body control, responsive speed, and improved interior make it feel luxury-level for the first time, and probably the most alluring small car on the market. I can't imagine test driving that car, then choosing to buy a Camry or probably even a 3-series. Very compelling.
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