For some time now, sim-racing device manufacturer Moza has been generating a lot of buzz on the web. And, as far as I’m concerned, it’s well deserved: the brand technically came into being in September 2021, and in the space of not even 3 years, it has carved out a pretty good share of the global market.

Moza’s main competitors are Fanatec and Simagic, despite the fact that the two Chinese companies (Moza and Simagic) collaborate on numerous products, including a Quick Release. Be that as it may, Moza’s range is rather comprehensive for a manufacturer that has only been in the game for 3 years, and is qualitative for practically all its peripherals. Its products are premium, high-performance and represent an excellent alternative to the industry’s tenors.

As part of its drive to conquer the world, Moza is not only entering new segments, such as flight simulation, but also innovating. And speaking of which, the Chinese brand has just made official the launch of a brand-new steering wheel, the Vision GS, which is intended to be premium, unique and, above all, very special.

Main and technical features of the steering wheel

• GT-style wheel with aggressive rectangular shape
• 31 cm diameter
• Structure in aluminum alloy from the aeronautics industry
• Premium leather all around with black stitching
• 2.85-inch circular HD touchscreen
• 4 forged carbon fiber blades, 2 of which are magnetic
• 17 controls in all, including 8 backlit buttons
• Compatible with new Moza bases, as well as other bases via a hub

Moza Vision GS design

The design of the Vision GS is certainly atypical, with a very rectangular shape, very much inspired by GT racing wheels. Although colors are present on this wheel, it remains quite sober, as it’s mainly LED.

The faceplate uses a forged carbon-fiber composite, giving it a unique look that I have to say is quite beautiful. Around the rim is leather with black stitching, and a RevLED is fitted to the top of the steering wheel. Visually, the Vision GS is a sober steering wheel, if you omit the backlighting for those who don’t like it, and also the circular screen in its center. But the latter is the centerpiece of this steering wheel, so it can’t be ignored.

Customized assembly

As with all revised Moza steering wheels, the Vision GS uses the brand’s new-generation QR, with a wireless or Slip Ring (physical) connection between it and the base. This QR is among the best on the market, offering a solid connection with the bases, and that’s to be expected too, as it’s a derivative of those used in competition (D-1 Spec).

To fit, simply pull the ring, align and position the steering wheel, then release the ring. What’s more, this steering wheel is compatible with bases from other brands, provided you have Moza’s universal hub.

Manufacturing and finishing

The structure of the Vision GS is made of aluminum from the aeronautics industry. Around the perimeter, we use high-quality leather, certainly equivalent to that used in the automotive industry.

At the rear, the paddles are made of forged carbon fiber, and a composite of the same material, coupled with plastic, is used on the faceplate surrounding the display. The build quality of this steering wheel is in line with that of the rest of Moza’s top-of-the-range range: it’s very premium, assembled to the millimetre, with no apparent flaws.

The leather is well stretched, with no creases at the curves. What’s more, the stitching is hand-crafted, enhancing the premium look of this steering wheel.

Handling the steering wheel

The shape of the Vision GS is rectangular, perfect for sim-racing competitions such as GT, F1 and even endurance racing. For the latter, I find that there aren’t enough controls to give you total immersion.

In terms of diameter, the Vision GS is 31 cm, which is really very good for sim-racing. It’s neither too big nor too small for your hands. The controls are distributed around the central screen, and are very close to your fingers. You can easily press all the buttons on the steering wheel.

What’s more, the buttons don’t have a long travel, and they don’t catch when you press them, as is the case with some Moza steering wheels. As for the paddles, we’ve got 2 magnetic and 2 analog, which is pretty standard. As for the paddle clicks, they’re excellent on the magnetics, but they make a lot of noise, which is an inherent problem on many Moza wheels. As for the analogs, the spring is a bit soft for my taste, but it’s perfectly usable for sim-racing.

And finally, the central screen. It’s 2.85″ diagonal, but slightly recessed to avoid scratches. This screen is touch-sensitive on all 4 axes (top, bottom, left and right), which is normal and intuitive to use. Although the screen is easy to manipulate, it’s right in the middle of the steering wheel, which means you have to take your hands off the grips to use it in the middle of a race.

Sensations during play

The Vision GS weighs in at around 1.5 kilos, which is a bit heavy for the GT discipline. Nevertheless, you won’t have many problems using it with bases developing more than 10 nm of torque, like Moza’s R12 or R16.

On the track, the Vision GS proved to be very useful, especially its screen. The data that could be displayed was not only plentiful and highly detailed thanks to the HD panel, but also practical in the middle of a race. You can display the circuit map, lap counter, engine data, lap times and a whole host of other telemetric information. What’s more, the screen is coupled to a gyroscope that keeps the image fixed, horizontally. So you won’t have to turn your head in the middle of a turn to read the data. What’s more, the slab’s 60 Hz refresh rate is almost instantaneous.

In terms of feel, it’s a really good steering wheel. Your hands find themselves in a neutral position, and the leather offers excellent grip even for those who don’t use sim-racing gloves. And as far as base clipping is concerned, you won’t have too much to worry about as long as you use a base developing over 10 nm. However, you will have some with a Moza R5, but not too much.

Vision GS Wheel compatibility

On paper, the Vision GS is compatible with all Moza bases, as well as those of other manufacturers of sim-racing peripherals, thanks to a universal hub. Between you and me, this is a very good thing, as it opens up a much larger portfolio of customers.

In terms of platforms, the Vision GS will work on PC and also on Xbox, as this wheel is compatible with the R3 base. The wheel is also fully compatible with Moza’s software, which you’ll need to set the various interfaces to be displayed on the wheel’s screen.

Value for money

The Vision GS is sold by Moza in France for €830, which is certainly expensive, but not excessively so as can be seen with other manufacturers.

As far as I’m concerned, the Vision GS’s value for money is well justified, even if I would have liked to have seen more carbon fiber on it. Don’t worry, it’s worth it, if only for the screen, which is very useful in the middle of a race.

My verdict on Moza Racing’s Vision GS Wheel

Is the Vision GS a steering wheel I’d recommend? Well, yes, if you like GT racing and can afford it. It’s a premium wheel, a notch above the others offered by Moza, and offers a very good grip.

Not only does the screen bring its wow effect to the steering wheel, it’s more than useful in the middle of a race. If you’re planning a GT-style setup, and have €830 to spend on a steering wheel, then the Vision GS is worth considering without too much hesitation.