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Describing a vehicle that handles nimbly and responds eagerly to aggressive steering inputs.

A subjective handling characteristic of a car that is lightweight, well-balanced, and highly responsive to steering changes. A vehicle with this trait can be aggressively thrown into tight corners with predictable weight transfer and minimal body roll. Drivers value this quality in hot hatches and compact sports cars, as it makes the car feel playful and easy to control at the limit of grip.

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The Miata doesn't have much horsepower, but its chassis is so tossable you can carry all your speed through the corners.