looks like they are trying to make the gator a comfortable little vehicle with heat and AC , I didn't buy my gator for comfort it was supposed to be a working , hunting fishing vehicle if you want this kind of comfort , I guess you should buy a Toyota or comparable vehicle and power steering , come on, these are lighter then an early VW why would you need power steering on this type of vehicle, unless you have no strength at all I own a 72 f250 4x4 with manual steering these are mens vehicals meant for work, which the gator started out to be, o well each to his own , I personally will stick to my f250 and my basic no AC heat or power 825i and less stuff to break or repair