The 2014 model is lighter; it features more defined trim level packaging, a mild aesthetic upgrade, and a new
automated manual transmission for consumers who demand it.
A responsive engine and slick
shifting automated manual transmission take the stress out of moving the hoard along, and attention to detail with sound deadening cabin linings and interior strip lighting, USB ports for recharging mobile phones and iPods, keep the crew in the back quiet and absorbed, rather revelling in rowdiness and distracting the driver.
This latter element certainly aids the Maxima's sporting intent, but ultimately, the CVT lacks the crisp response and aural experience delivered by the traditional automatic or
automated manual transmissions offered by most luxury segment rivals.
However, the 6 - speed and 3 - clutch transmission is a bit of an overkill that can be reduced to a 3 - speed and single - clutch
automated manual transmission in order to save cost and weight.
A 5 - speed manual transmission is standard, but the available 6 - speed PowerShift transmission is unique in the class; the twin - clutch
automated manual transmission helps improve both fuel economy and performance versus a traditional automatic.
In Europe, the TT - RS is available with Audi's 7 - speed S
Tronic automated manual transmission, which is cool because it has a launch management program, which actually lowers the car's 0 - 60 time below 4 seconds.
With just 4.6 seconds required to reach 60 mph (and with a seven - speed dual - clutch
automated manual transmission calling the shots), the new Infiniti is the sportiest version of the Q50 to have reached American shores.
Engineered to exploit the full sporting potential of the V12 engine, the latest generation Sportshift ™ III hydraulically
actuated automated manual transmission provides motorsport - style paddle shift changes for optimum performance delivery.
The
new automated manual transmission employs dual clutches to realize power transmission efficiencies on a par with a normal manual gearbox while also allowing slick and swift shifting while returning lower fuel consumption due to its high - efficiency power transmission mechanism.
In addition to the premium hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV) applications of its gearbox technology, Evolute Drives recognizes that there is a lot of interest in better and more
efficient automated manual transmission (AMT) solutions for conventional powertrains particularly in developing markets such as India.
This coupe concept features the Super All Wheel Control (S - AWC) vehicle dynamics control system driveline and the Twin Clutch SST
automated manual transmission used in Lancer Evolution * 1, is powered by a new high - output, high - efficiency clean diesel engine.
Five - speed AGS (Auto Gear Shift) transmission: Based on the five - speed manual transmission, Suzuki's
own automated manual transmission automatically performs the clutch and shift operations for the driver.
Source: Edmunds * Exceptionally powerful engine;
slick automated manual transmission; richly trimmed and well - equipped interior; impressively supportive and comfortable front seats.
The latter sends diesel power to the front wheels and electric power to those at the rear, though Citroen (sorry, DS) persists with a
jerky automated manual transmission that takes the shine off the smooth hybrid experience.
So, Maruti has taken its tried and tested Magneti Marelli
sourced automated manual transmission actuator system (or AGS in Maruti speak) for the familiar 5 - speed manual gearbox and brought it to the Vitara Brezza range.
The One - 77 is powered by a naturally aspirated seven point three liter V12 engine mated with a six speed
automated manual transmission which gives the car a top speed of over three hundred and twenty kilometers an hour.