Sentences with phrase «as a manual transmission»

Expect the six - speed automatic to carry over, as well as a manual transmission.

The Golf R isn't as powerful as the Ford Focus RS or Subaru WRX STi, but it's available with an automatic as well as a manual transmission and boasts overall refinement that makes it more pleasant to use on a daily basis.

While we found the smooth - shifting five - speed Geartronic automatic transmission adeptly handled the engine's power, the manual shift mode is not as quick or as fun to drive as a manual transmission.

The CVT can be manipulated by the column mounted paddle shifters, which helps to mitigate this disappointment somewhat, but it still does not offer the same pleasure as a manual transmission, or even a dual - clutch automatic.

In order to respond to rider demands in a broad range of situations, the transmission is equipped with three operating modes, two full - auto modes (D - mode for regular operation and S - mode for sporty riding); and a 6 - speed manual mode, which delivers the same shift feel as a manual transmission.

A limited - slip rear differential, Bilstein dampers, and a shock - tower brace are included, too, so long as the manual transmission is selected.

But, it's helpful to think of a DCT as a manual transmission without a clutch pedal on the floor.

It was available with a good options package as well as a manual transmission.

There is no Park setting, encouraging drivers to think of it as a manual transmission.

You can get all three of those sports cars with engines of various sizes and power outputs as well as manual transmission options and roofless versions.

An AMT (automated manual transmission) is almost same as a manual transmission with the point of difference being clutch operation.

This is one of the beauties of TC - SST: The ability to act as a manual transmission while providing the drivability and instantaneous command of an automatic.

It would also work to your advantage if you are driving a stick shift car as manual transmission mechanisms allow more control and can offer better traction in snowy and slippery conditions.

Not exact matches

Linkov, who test drove the 2012 Focus, says the driving experience at low speeds resembles the lurching feeling experienced as a passenger with a driver learning to pilot a manual transmission.

Many thanks Alexandra, your feedback makes me so happy and my husband, too, as he is responsible for the photographs:) I can imagine that a motorcycle with manual transmission is hard to drive although I neither ever tried it.

And throughout, as the story shifts gears between the dryly amusing and the wistfully romantic, first - time feature director Lorene Scafaria struggles to keep the narrative engine on track, as though she were learning how to drive a manual transmission.

Fiat's cute, European, and retro 500 hatchback can also be described as cheap and efficient, as this tiny Italian runabout achieves 40 mpg on the highway when equipped with the standard five - speed manual transmission.

A dual - clutch transmission will be standard, as Hackenberg indicated the new R8 will not continue to offer a six - speed manual transmission.

AWD models with the automatic transmission are rated 22/29/24 mpg; the 2018 manual with AWD wasn't rated as of publication.

A six - speed manual as the sole transmission.

The only downside is the seven - speed automatic transmission, which just doesn't feel as responsive as it should under manual control.

Both new entries use the same powertrain as the Elantra sedan: a fuel - sipping 148 - hp, 1.8 - liter four - cylinder and a choice of six - speed manual or automatic transmissions.

As race teams have already figured out, no manual transmission can match the speed and accuracy of today's computer - shifted transmissions.

Today's generation of drivers sees manual transmission cars as «unnecessary».

The transmission weighs about the same as the old six - speed automatic, which means it's still heavier than the manual gearbox.

As I understand it, a dual - clutch transmission is basically two smaller manual transmissions: one for the odd gears and one for the even gears.

Available in one trim with most optional features installed as dealer accessories, the front - wheel - drive tC coupe comes with a four - cylinder engine and a manual or automatic transmission.

What I love about the MX - 5 is that you can feel every linkage and resistance in the manual transmission, each iota of grip and rebound in the steering wheel, and even the working of the suspension as you accelerate or corner briskly.

As a result, the 2014 Volkswagen Passat will return 24/35 mpg (city / highway) with a five - speed manual transmission, and 24/34 mpg with a six - speed automatic.

All - wheel - drive is rumored to be standard, with six - speed manual and seven - speed dual - clutch transmissions likely as well.

Over three years, Vignale only made 329 cars, all with the same 2.0 - liter four - cylinder and manual transmission as the TR3.

As on the last Speed3, expect Mazda to offer only a manual transmission; the company has no experience with dual - clutch gearboxes and is unlikely to put a traditional automatic in such a performance - oriented car.

I'll cover only manual transmission vehicles, as the automatic case is much more complicated, as it depends on the kind of automatic transmission.

Help is just around the corner, as the SLS AMG coupe and roadster become the SLS AMG GT for the 2013 model year, with an additional 20 hp (583 hp), substantial changes to the AMG Adaptive Performance Suspension, and quicker shifting from the Speedshift 7 - speed dual - clutch automatic transmission in M «manual» mode.

The people who say you should be looking for engine torque have something right, however: if shifting is inconvenient (due to e.g. driving a manual transmission) and you care about fuel economy, it is useful that the maximum power RPM is as close as possible to the cruising RPM.

As David said, the automatic is a pretty damn good transmission in its own right, but more importantly, it eliminates one of the most confounding negatives of our 4S Mini — its horrible manual.

As one of only 137 1970 Challenger R / T models with the 426 Hemi engine and a four - speed manual transmission, this Dodge was already pretty special when Escalante's father bought it new after falling in love with the car at the Detroit auto show.

The regular car's transmissions are a six - speed manual across the range, with a «stepped CVT» as the automatic option on the petrols and a nine - speed torque converter auto on the diesel.

The manual transmissions offered in the TSX and TL are unfortunate victims of this merger, as the TLX introduces new eight - and nine - speed automatics.

There's a new 1.6 S model with a four - speed automatic transmission, which is offered as an alternative to the 1.6 S model that has a manual transmission.

The E10 S is offered with a 5 - speed manual transmission and open differential as standard, or an optional 6 - speed manual transmission (# 1495).

It doesn't feel as sporty or quick as a Mazda3 or Kia Forte, but it is an improvement over the the manual transmission model, and the PowerShift dual - clutch automatic's new tuning has all but eliminated the weird shifting behavior we so despised in the 2013 Focus we tested.

But we've observed the same sensation in manual transmission cars, which are nearly as computerized.

2014 Kia Soul Price as Tested: $ 15,610 Engine: 1.6 L I - 4, 130 hp, 118 lb - ft Transmission: 6 - speed manual Drive: Front - wheel Fuel Economy: 24/30/26 mpg (city / highway / combined) Cargo Space: 24.2 / 61.3 cubic feet (seats up / down)

The paddles themselves feel cheap and flimsy — yes, they're in the manual transmission cars as well, but are rarely used, as they toggle on and off the auto rev - matching feature.

Slung low and squeezed tight between door and transmission tunnel, you feel every buzz and tingle, while the added weight of the steering and the increased interaction of a manual transmission immediately define your role as that of driver rather than awed passenger.

> Engine and gearbox - A manual transmission is standard in the TTS, with an S - tronic «box that adds a launch control function available as an option.

As is the case with the GT3 RS, the only transmission available is the venerable seven - speed PDK, a departure from the old GT2 RS» six - speed manual transmission.

Think of it as taking some of a manual transmission's inherent fuel economy advantages and applying them to an automatic gearbox.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler UnliTRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlitransmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlitransmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.