Steering wheel with a flat bottom

[CodeCrusader]

... what exactly is going on? 

[WiseSage]

Can you tell me what it is you're looking for and why?

Stupid piece of evidence showing that automotive design is stagnant:

This "quortic" steering wheel was on an Austin Allegro from the mid-1970s. Since the Allegros couldn't be "fed" the wheel through the driver's grip, the police were not fond of them, even though they were used as a replacement for the Morris 1000 Panda cars.

[CodeCrusader]

It seems like it's something some drivers are interested in getting for their vehicles. Personally, I don't like it much in my A3. Unlike a circular wheel, which you can "thread" without thinking about it, this one makes you aware of its presence whenever you "thread" the wheel through your hands. I've been curious if it was designed to provide more space for people who like to sit with their steering wheel low 🤔🤎.

[WiseSage]

Your "I feel uncomfortable with it..." -see my reply to you re. Do you need any assistance, Ian, with the Allegros? 
Re. What is the purpose of shaping it in that way? Useful for chubby ladies? 
Am I within my rights to say that? 

[CodeCrusader]

I do recall Allegros, though, and the way their wheels were squared off.  

  The father of a friend of mine had this dreadful estate. Surprisingly, a handful of vintage modified versions are making an appearance in the automotive industry.  

Coming back to today's Audi, I'm beginning to question if it's solely for aesthetic purposes... to mimic an F1 steering wheel 🤔😂

[WiseSage]

Simmering it - passe!
None that I can see of any practical use. 
Fast tempo? Having six Allegros is far more appealing to me than six Audis. 
Their appreciation is genuine. They are easy to fix or maintain. If that is the desired outcome, they certainly command attention. 

[CodeCrusader]

I don't feel the same way about it 🤎

[WiseSage]

I understand.

That's the beauty of our individuality; some even seek out wheels with flat bottoms as a symbol of their uniqueness! 

[CodeCrusader]

Otherwise, there would be a lot of Austin allegros on the roads, so thank goodness for that. 

[WiseSage]

I used to have one of those dreadful Austin Allegros as my company vehicle back in the day. It was as if I were navigating on a squishy couch; I kept losing my balance. Yes, drivers with a towering stature should opt for flat-bottom steering wheels 😂.