 The Active Steering package includes even stiffer shocks than the sport package at all four corners and the ride has been repeatedly reported as being too stiff for most customers except the most "enthusiastic" drivers.Base and Journey model 17 inch wheels were fitted with wider 225 section tires (up from 215), while the 18 inch wheel upgrade (included in sport or wheel package) with 225/50-ZR18 front and 245/45-ZR18 rear is now a size smaller in front and larger in back than the 1st gen model's all-around 235/45R18s.The updated VQ35HR is more powerful ( at 6,800 rpm and at 4,800 rpm), more fuel efficient, and more responsive than the previous VQ35DE.