Sentences with phrase «gearbox on a trailing throttle»

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All gearboxes have standard stop / start, while the automatics also get a coasting function disengaging the engine on a trailing throttle for added fuel savings.

The dual - clutch gearbox also adds a coasting feature that further boosts fuel savings by reducing engine revs on prolonged periods of trailing throttle on downhill runs.

The GTI's six - speed DSG gearbox has the familiar manual mode, in which it's quick - shifting, and for the most part it gives you a dependable sense of close control over the driving forces going into the front axle both under power and on a trailing throttle.

Snap off a couple of instant downshifts from the seven - speed dual - clutch gearbox, trail brake deep into one of the peak's hairpins, then jump on the throttle early and let the nose run wide.

As part of Volkswagen's efforts to improve fuel economy across the Golf lineup, the dual - clutch gearboxes are programmed to disconnect the engine on a trailing throttle for added fuel savings when the driver selects eco mode.