Sentences with phrase «clutch autos when»

Whatever said and done, dual clutch autos when done right are actually really nice.

Not exact matches

The dual - clutch auto is fast enough, but will change up itself when you hit the limiter even if you have it in manual mode.

As such, the auto stop function doesn't kick in at a stop unless you shift into neutral and release the clutch — something you'd only do for a longer stop, which is exactly when an auto stop makes sense.

Shifts come quick enough in manual mode from the paddle - shiftable dual - clutch gearbox (borrowed with some improvements from the Dodge Dart and Alfa Giulietta) when you don't feel like dictating every shift, the auto mode does a reasonable job of predicting when you'd like to drop a cog or shift into top gear.

Even though the six - speed auto is not of the dual - clutch variety, it maintains the fluidity of motion that is so relaxing when you hit rush hour.

The twin - clutch gearbox is a highlight too, with smooth auto shifts and super-fast changes when you use the paddles.

When Ford showcased the Lincoln C Concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, we commented that we'd love to see a model from the blue oval that used such a dual - clutch transmission.

Some felt that the shift was laggy when compared to the dual - clutch M4 (or even the ZF auto in the Jaguar FTYPE), while others found the shifts a pleasure, working smoothly in eco and normal modes but upping the game with prods through sport and sport s +.

Auto Start - Stop is only available on manual transmission, turning off the engine when you shift to neutral and take your foot off the clutch pedal.

However, both seven - speed DSG autos also presented a mild shudder during gentle standing - start take - offs, especially when cold, even if they did feel more refined than the six - speed dual - clutch auto in the top - spec Yeti diesel all - wheel drive.

Although we'd prefer some version of a dual - clutch box over the automatic, the six - speed transmission, largely a carryover unit from the regular X6, does bang out the shifts in quick fashion, either left in full auto mode or when accessed via a pair of big paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

The dual - clutch auto gearbox is generally smooth, but when the battery is low on juice it can get a bit clunky when transitioning between electric or petrol drive.

And the ZF eight - speed auto, though talk - show - host - smooth when cruising, isn't as snappy as a Porsche PDK dual clutch «box when you're on it.

Now you know why a Porsche or BMW M - car cost so much when they use a modern twin clutch that is light years ahead of that auto GM uses.

Like before, the seven - speed dual - clutch auto is well up for the task and is smooth around town, yet offers lightning - quick changes when you're in the mood on country roads.

The performance is also easily accessed and gratifying when put into use, with a well - weighted clutch and precise shifter making a row through the gears a joy rather than a task, regardless of whether you opt to use the auto rev - matching feature or not.

Both engines drive via a seven - speed S tronic dual - clutch automatic transmission (in the first - generation the TFSI matches with an eight - speed auto) and the latest quattro ultra on - demand all - wheel drive system that saves fuel by disconnecting the prop shaft at the transmission when rear - wheel drive is not required.