Sentences with phrase «even with the paddle shifter»

Even with the paddle shifters, the Outback you describe is still an automatic, just with an alternate shifting method.

I feel like the manual transmission is the only way to go; it gives you better control over the four - cylinder engine than the automatic can, even with the paddle shifter.

Not exact matches

I was also dismayed by the dual - clutch transmission's delayed response, even with the steering - wheel shift paddles.

I hit the wipers once or twice when I did try to paddle an upshift, but at least this car doesn't have the dumb shift buttons that come as the stock complement to the PDK, which remind you even more insistently that you're driving a car with an automatic transmission.

The trunk is tiny, despite the absence of even a space - saver spare, but our main quarrel is with the six - speed manual transmission that harnesses electrohydraulic technology to change gears in the paddle - shift and automatic modes.

Pull the left - hand paddle - shifter and it gets even more aggressive; let the computer do it for you and the rev - matching system reads the brake pressure applied and the pace you've been driving to deliver downshifts ranging from mild to wild, but always exactly on point and executed in under 300 ms. Better, the power from the engine and the quick shifts from the transmission are maximized in their yield of acceleration by the new all - wheel drive system, which shares its philosophy with that of the excellent new M5.

Even so, it's much more exciting to select gears with my right hand and left foot than simply flicking the dual - clutch transmission's shift paddles.

When you shift down on the move with a flick of the left paddle, the chips will automatically blip the throttle; when you give it stick and keep the right foot firmly planted, a phonetic explosion marks the transition at 4500 rpm; when you upshift close to the redline, the four sounds almost like a five, and then very briefly even like a six.

Even with a widened and lengthened version of SGP, the Ascent design has not been «protected» to accommodate an H - 6 engine — just the H - 4, in this case a 2.4 - liter turbo one rated at 260 horsepower and 277 pound - feet, and of course hooked up to a Lineartronic CVT with Hill Descent Control and selectable eight - speed manual shift mode (with paddle shifters) feeding the standard Symmetrical All - Wheel - Drive.

The SHO comes with paddle shifters, and while they're no substitute for a true manual transmission (which isn't available on the SHO), they did make the engine / transmission even more enjoyable.

The 7 - speed automatic has been made even smoother, more responsive and more efficient while paddle shifters allow you to manually upshift and downshift with just a flick of your fingers.

The standard eight - speed automatic transmission works happily in tandem with the petrol engine, shifting without fuss in automatic mode but it's even better when you use the elegant aluminium paddle shifters.

The CVT is rigged to simulate 10 gears (even has a launch gear, a first in a passenger vehicle - oriented CVT) and comes with both a sport mode and paddle shifters.

It's also paired with an eight - speed transmission that serves smooth shifts in auto mode and crisp manual changes using the wheel - mounted paddles — even if these do feel a little plasticky to use.

The Sport variant of the eight - speed Steptronic automatic transmission comes standard on the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and features even more dynamic shift characteristics along with shift paddles on the steering wheel for changing gear manually.

Paddle shifters are mounted on the steering column for those who still desire to wield some control, with each gear holding even at redline until asked to upshift.

Now with shift paddles standard, the industry's first 7 - speed automatic transmission has been re-engineered for even more fluid, efficient and responsive performance.

``... even faster shifting and shift paddles with shorter travel and increased tactile feedback.

Some equipment is also mentioned, including 16 - inch alloys, leather seats, keyless entry and start, a seven - inch MZD Connect touch - screen with Commander Control knob and reverse camera, shift paddles, auto climate control, i - stop start / stop system, DRLs and get this — a head - up display, which even our Mazda 3 doesn't have.

Paddle shifters are an ingenious invention that makes it possible for a driver to manually shift gears, even if the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission.

That's all cool with me, though, because BMW isn't even pretending the 535i is anything but a comfortable, composed tourer; note the lack of steering wheel - mounted paddle shifter that is often installed to give the driver at least the illusion of engagement.

Yet, at this price, the Audi Q3 is unusually devoid of quite a few features in its entry level guise, with gubbins like a powered tailgate, built - in navigation and even gearbox paddle shifters for the automatic transmission coming in as optional extras on the most basic «Premium» trim.

With a responsive paddle - shifted Automatic, you'll zoom from zero - to -60-mph in just 5.2 seconds and score near 30mpg with the sure - footed confidence of All Wheel Drive in even the most demanding conditiWith a responsive paddle - shifted Automatic, you'll zoom from zero - to -60-mph in just 5.2 seconds and score near 30mpg with the sure - footed confidence of All Wheel Drive in even the most demanding conditiwith the sure - footed confidence of All Wheel Drive in even the most demanding conditions.

On the other hand, 224 horsepower and 215 torques ceased being remarkable long ago, even in the lower half of the family - ute class, and what's noteworthy these days about a six - speed automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel?

The sedan can be driven in automatic mode or in manual mode with the shift handle or the paddle shifters on the steering wheel to make the ride even more fun.

Playing with the shift paddles on the steering wheel helps, but we expect better, even if the $ 50,000 300 SRT8 costs an entire Honda or two less than more refined German speed sleds.

The 8 - speed sports automatic steptronic transmission in the MINI Countryman Cooper S JCW Inspired with shift paddles makes for even sportier driving.

The optional Sport package with shift paddles on the steering wheel makes for even greater driving pleasure.

Even if you push the NX hard, its e-CVT (with paddle shifters) keeps the engine revving relatively higher and it feels strained without any substantial speed gains.

Shifting smoothly — even with the engine delivering maximum available torque — the transmission is highly adaptive and changes up automatically at redline without waiting for the driver to select a new gear using the shift paddles.

With Sport mode engaged, and using the paddle shifters to control the standard eight - speed Tiptronic used on all variants, the A8 gobbled up the cross country route, the low roll, exquisite body control and 4WD traction making for rapid, drama - free progress even at a fair clip.

The slick seven - speed DSG dual - clutch auto shifts quickly, decisively and smoothly under load with both engines, out - smarting even the six - speed torque converter auto in the next Mazda2, and feels so sporty you wish it came with paddles.

However, for even more performance, the gearbox is replaced by a Xtrac six - speed sequential with carbon paddle shifters, oil cooler, and a cassette - type plate limited slip differential.

And for drivers who want even more performance and attitude, the new 2015 Chrysler 300S can be had with a 363 horsepower 5.7 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine, new eight - speed paddle - shifting transmission with Sport mode, and all - new uniquely sculpted side sills and deck - lid spoiler.

The feeling gets even better when behind the Sport trim's steering wheel, which features paddle shifters on models equipped with the automatic transmission.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) that most Crosstreks will be sold with feels ever more natural, and if you get a model with paddle shifters (Premium or Limited trims), you can even exercise it as you see fit.

And since Hyundai hasn't bothered to fit the Tucson Eco with paddle shifters, drivers can't even take advantage of one of the best and most enjoyable qualities inherent in dual - clutch transmissions — their ability to snap off a quick and satisfying manual gearchange.

Even when engaging seven «virtual» gears with the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, the transmission just never seems to be on the same page as the engine.

Obviously the manual, even with the DSG's paddle shifters, you won't have as much fun as you will with the manual.

Even with the eight - speed automatic's numerous cogs on hand to provide mechanical leverage and paddle shifters on the steering wheel providing direct control over the proceedings, 4900 pounds is a lot of mass for 295 horsepower and 260 pound - feet of torque to contend with.

The paddle shifters on CVT models also enable the driver to take even more control over performance with up to eight predetermined ratios that perform like an 8 - speed transmission.