I have to agree with Donald. Comparing an HCH with HCEX in regards to pick-up and overall power is not a fair comparison. I am not sure what is being referenced as far as the "
wheel is too heavy and not responsive", but having most recently driven a Dodge Dakota pick-up, I find the HCH responsiveness to be very good.
You asked, so I would say your wife is spoiled. I would say let her pick the car she wants as
Proverbs 21:19 warns, "It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman." 