Sentences with phrase «between conventional automatic»

By now we all know about the fundamental differences between a conventional automatic gearbox and a dual - clutch unit.

Not exact matches

The DSG gearbox works extremely well, giving a decent impression of a conventional automatic under gentle use while seamlessly swapping between its seven ratios, but offering near - instant changes when driven a bit more keenly — or when over-ridden with wither the push - pull gear selector or (optional) steering wheel paddles.

Compared with a conventional automatic transmission, which shifts among up to five gear ratios, a CVT uses the entire range of ratios between low and high gears.

Unlike conventional automatic transmissions, which shift between discrete gear ratios to match the engine speed to road speed, the Murano's Xtronic CVT is stepless, adjusting the relationship through two variable - diameter pulleys and a steel belt.

This 2006 Nissan Sentra also boasts a 1.8 - liter four - cylinder engine provides 140 horsepower and a livable compromise between performance and economy paired with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Nissan offers in lieu of a conventional automatic.

The 2.5 GT uses a turbocharger with a 6 - speed manual transmission used exclusively in Japan and North America with Australia being able to choose between the 6 - speed manual or 5 - speed automatic transmission; vehicles identified as «3.6 R» use the EZ36 flat - 6 engine with a 5 - speed SportShift conventional automatic transmission.

Most recent hybrid systems, like those found in the Hyundai and Infiniti hybrids use a single electric motor sandwiched between clutches and the engine and a conventional automatic transmission.