Most of the new systems are light... even some sportscars have pretty light steering.

Used to be, Mazdas and Fords had the heaviest, meatiest steering. The new Mazda3 and Focus now have lighter steering because customers were complaining, but they're still a bit heavier than the competition.

Numb is different... numb means you can't feel the road through the steering wheel, and you can't feel what's happening as you turn it. Most electric systems are pretty numb. The Impreza's steering is a bit better than the Jazz, but still slightly light and floaty feeling compared to the Focus. The Civic has quite meaty steering for an electric assist steering system and it's very sharp. Not quite as good as the Focus, but worth considering, since the Civic has a great engine and more space in the back seat.

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The most perfect steering I've felt for non-exotic/luxury/expensive cars in the past ten years would have to be in BMWs, the previous Miata and the Ford Lynx RS. The RS still feels nice and fresh, some five years on, every time I get back in it after driving a newer car.