The action of the manual gearbox is excellent too, feeling like it's inspired by the one in the Mazda MX - 5 sports car.
Not exact matches
The
manual gearbox has long, although positive, shift
action, but the clutch has an extra long amount
of travel and uses every bit
of it.
If you've opted for the
manual gearbox then that's a shame, as the close gate and snickety
action of the lever is incredibly satisfying and longs to be used.
Free
of the rubbery shift
action that has plagued previous Saab
manuals, the
gearbox is a great companion to the 2.0 - liter, with easy clutch take - up and progressive throttle tip - in, the only downside being occasional reluctance engaging the 1 - 2 gate.
Regardless
of specification the Focus has one
of the most pleasant
manual gearboxes in the business, with a lovely light
action and accuracy through the gate — both the five - speed
gearbox of lower powered petrol engines and the six - speeder
of the diesels have this characteristic.
The whine
of the supercharger is a pleasing audible tone, and the six - speed
manual gearbox offers tight and precise shift
action.
Plus, although shifting is not often necessary, and many times any
of two or three gears will be adequate for performance, the six - speed
manual gearbox is an absolute joy to use, with fast
action and short throws.
6 - SPEED
MANUAL TRANSMISSION Standard on both the WRX and STI, Subaru's revised 6 - speed manual gearbox is one of the best in the business on account of its precise action, positive - engaging clutch, and short t
MANUAL TRANSMISSION Standard on both the WRX and STI, Subaru's revised 6 - speed
manual gearbox is one of the best in the business on account of its precise action, positive - engaging clutch, and short t
manual gearbox is one
of the best in the business on account
of its precise
action, positive - engaging clutch, and short throws.
It's never possessed the crisp shift
action of the Miata or even the
manual gearboxes in the regular 3 models, which has always enraged me.
But it is the decisive
action of the shifts when you switch to
manual mode that leaves us in no doubt that it will be the preferred
gearbox choice.
The 5 Series is also the only executive car that feels right when fitted with a
manual gearbox — the slick and precise
action of the six - speed transmission adds to the fun.
BMW has also shortened the
action of the six - speed
manual gearbox, so although the eight - speed auto option works very well with this engine, it was good to give stick - shift a go.
It is refined, too, and the excellent
action of the standard six - speed
manual gearbox is also worth noting: crisp, precise and nicely weighted.