Not exact matches
With the exception of the rear - drive BRZ coupe and vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, the EyeSight active safety suite is available
on every Subaru model sold
in the U.S. market.
The second - generation Toyota Safety Sense system, launching
in the middle of next year
on certain models, adds a pre-collision system with day / night pedestrian protection and day bicycle detection function, lane - departure alert with steering assist, lane - tracing assist, road sign assist and full - range dynamic radar cruise control (except
on manual transmission cars and trucks) with enhanced forward recognition and acceleration / deceleration.
The new, Getrag - developed, six - speed twin - clutch
transmission — similar
in function and layout to Volks - wagen's DSG gearbox, and the only trans - mission available
on the MR (the GSR offers only a conventional five - speed
manual)-- works well enough, being neither obtrusively rough nor drastically uninvolving.
As
on the last Speed3, expect Mazda to offer only a
manual transmission; the company has no experience with dual - clutch gearboxes and is unlikely to put a traditional automatic
in such a performance - oriented car.
American cars won't get the two biggest weight savings options — about 35 pounds from the
manual transmission's casing and another 35 - ish pounds from the crankcase
in the 1.4 - liter four that'll be the base engine elsewhere — but they'll still weigh between 70 and 100 pounds lighter than the previous A4, depending
on trim.
Every Alltrack has a 199 - hp, 1.8 - liter turbocharged inline - four engine with 170 lb - ft of torque, and the SE we're
in is equipped with a 6 - speed dual - clutch automatic
transmission, like all other Alltracks you'll be seeing
in the near future; the 6 - speed
manual transmission won't launch until early next year, when it will be available only
on S and SE models.
The combination — the most powerful model Acura offers, paired with electronically controlled all - wheel drive and a clutch pedal — is enticing
on paper, but
in an age of declining
manual -
transmission sales, it's also a little perplexing.
The paddles themselves feel cheap and flimsy — yes, they're
in the
manual transmission cars as well, but are rarely used, as they toggle
on and off the auto rev - matching feature.
The improved Speedshift MCT seven - speed
transmission always finds the proper gear
on its own
in the Track setting, but
manual mode lays power down more effectively (though overeager, heavy - footed drivers may still find the lure of wheel - spinning torque too tempting to resist).
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2
in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4
in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed
manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS
ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic
transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT
ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped
in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
The redesigned Cruze has been a long time coming — the U.S. model first was shown back
in June 2015 — but it's
on sale now and has a starting price of $ 17,495 (including an $ 875 destination charge) for a base L trim level with a
manual transmission.
Standard Equipment: 2.4 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 5 - speed
manual transmission Dynamic stability control 4 - wheel disc brakes Leather - trimmed seats 10 - way power driver's seat Heated front seats Automatic climate control Cruise control Tire pressure monitoring system Bluetooth Auxiliary audio input Fog lights 18 - inch alloy wheels Rear spoiler Options
on this vehicle: Rotor Glow exterior paint — $ 150 Touring package — $ 1500 Leather seats HID headlights Rain sensing wipers Heated front seats Sound resistant windshield Sun and Sound package — $ 1900 710 - watt Rockford - Fosgate sound system with 9 speakers including a 10 - inch subwoofer
In - dash 6 - CD changer Sirius Satellite radio Power sunroof Advanced keyless entry Key options not
on vehicle: Navigation package — $ 1800 Navigation system with music server CD / DVD capability Auxiliary video input
I am a fan of the
manual gearbox, especially
in situations where downshifting becomes necessary for passing, but I realize that the six - speed dual - clutch
transmission probably comes into its own
on the highway.
On the other hand, Eckert says «you need automatic
transmissions or automatic gearshifts» to make fully autonomous cars viable, and «if you need to equip all cars with full automatics, this will be the last nail
in the coffin of fully
manual transmissions.»
During our drive
on the rural roads of Georgia's scenic coast near Savannah, we sampled the Cooper version of the Clubman with a
manual transmission, and then spent time
in a Cooper S with both the
manual and the automatic.
When a
manual transmission car is stopped
on level ground, it is possible (for some cars) to make it start moving without using the gas pedal by putting it
in gear and bringing the clutch to the friction point.
This little cookie works
in the city or
on the track and is mated with a 6 - speed
manual transmission.
1.6 L models with the automatic
transmission lose 2 mpg city and highway and 1 mpg combined, 1.6 L automatic models with the SFE package lose 3 mpg
on the highway, 2 mpg
in the city, and 2 mpg combined, and 1.6 L
manual models lose 2 mpg
on the highway and actually gain 1 mpg
in the city.
A long - throw six - speed
manual sourced from Getrag was the only
transmission on offer
in the CSi; when it first appeared
in the 850i, this gearbox gained the distinction of being the first six - speed
manual to be paired with a V - 12
in a production road car.
Our heroes will have plenty of performance at their disposal, as the Mini Cooper S is equipped with a 2.0 - liter turbocharged inline - four engine rated for 189 hp and 207 lb - ft of torque, enough to rocket the cars to 60 mph
in 6.4 or 6.5 seconds, depending
on whether buyers pick the six - speed automatic or
manual transmission.
Even with the
manual transmission, the 3,235 - pound Cooper S Clubman isn't quite as fast as the smaller, lighter Hardtop 4 Door, and it's not
on the same performance level as a VW GTI or Ford Focus ST. Even so, it still gets to 60 mph
in 7.0 seconds, and it bounds across back roads with as much aplomb as we have come to expect of contemporary Minis.
The VW Jetta TDI diesel is also pretty wonderful
on the highway, but when you're driving
in stop and go traffic, its dual - clutch automated
manual transmission gets
on your nerves.
«ST» is emblazoned
on the steering wheel, which is trimmed
in part with perforated leather, and
on the shift knob for the six - speed
manual transmission.
The five - speed manu - matic gearbox used by both engines (with some modifications) and all drivetrains is the very same Hydra - Matic unit found
in BMWs, we are pointedly informed, though, unlike the Ultimate Driving Machine people, Cadillac will not offer a
manual transmission on the STS.
Even
in the top spec 911S version of the Targa, there's just 180 hp (SAE gross) but fortunately there are only about 2,400 pounds to move, and the five - speed
manual transmission on the S - model helps to amplify the engagement factor.
While the current Jeep Wrangler returns 17 mpg
in city and 21 mpg
on the highway using either its five - speed automatic
transmission or six - speed
manual, expect markedly better numbers with the eight - speed automatic.
The current WhiteArt models (beginning from # 29,235 for the CLA 180, once again with a
manual transmission) get black 18 - inch AMG alloy wheels (19
in on the CLA 250), gloss black trim elements and optional matt - finish stripes for the exterior -
in either white or black
on cars painted white, and matt black
on black cars.
One staffer notes the 1.8 L engine's calling card: thrust
on demand
in almost any driving situation, aided and abetted by the precise 5 - speed
manual transmission.
The startling news is that the six - speed
manual transmission that was included
in the V12 Vantage, which until recently had remained
on offer as a 2012.5 model, is replaced by a seven - speed automated
manual, saving 55 pounds.
People
in the past have definitely done
transmission swaps auto to
manual, they either have deep pockets or a lot of time
on their hands.
Updates to both the six - speed
manual and eight - speed auto include auto - blips
on downshifts, while the latter
transmission can now switch down multiple gears
in one go.
Left foot
on the brake pedal, wheel pointed straight,
transmission in manual mode.
Weighing
in at a bantam 2,332 pounds for the
manual - equipped model, and 2,381 for the automatic
transmission model, the new 2016 Miata is by far one of the lightest sports cars
on the market
in the U.S. today.
RENAULTSPORT TWINGO 133 Engine
In - line 4 - cyl, 1598cc CO2 150g / km Power 131bhp @ 6750rpm Torque 118 lb ft @ 4400rpm
Transmission Five - speed
manual gearbox, front - wheel drive Front suspension MacPherson struts, coil springs, dampers, anti-roll bar Rear suspension Torsion beam, coil springs, dampers Brakes Ventilated 280 mm discs front, solid 240 mm discs rear, ABS Wheels 7 x 16
in front and rear (17
in optional) Tyres 195/40 R16 front and rear Weight (kerb) 1050 kg Power - to - weight 127bhp / ton 0 - 62mph 8.7 sec (claimed) Top speed 125mph (claimed) Basic price # 13,565
On sale Now
What is the expected smoothness
in a
manual transmission when letting
on and off throttle.
Speaking of downshifts, we liked the way the six - speed automatic
transmission's character changes noticeably when
in sport mode, but we did wish for rev - matching
on manual downshifts and paddles to execute those shifts.
You can have your Golf R with a
manual transmission — Volkswagen expects about half of Golf R owners will once the 2016 model arrives
in September — but the DSG - equipped R is just as fun as the stick - shift models we drove
on tracks, and it's quicker to 60 mph by almost half a second.
When it goes
on sale
in March, it will cost about six percent more than the current 360 Modena, so you're looking at $ 170,000 for the
manual -
transmission car - hardly a bargain.
He committed to an electrified model
on the horizon (probably the RapidE), a mid-engine model, a reborn Lagonda brand, and the continual presence of at least one
manual -
transmission - equipped model
in the lineup.
Our Mugello blue arrived
in July 2008 with 15,127 miles
on the odometer and a brand - new six - speed
manual transmission.
On the same tack, seemingly, is Mitsubishi's decision to drop the
manual gearbox option from the range - topping Evo X GSR
in Japan, only offering its twin - clutch SST
transmission.
Launch control isn't available
on cars equipped with the automatic
transmission, but that's OK because we think the
manual is a must
in any ZL1.
I wouldn't want to drive an Accent (or any other B - segment car) with four adults
on board all the time, but there's adequate power if you keep the six - speed
manual transmission in the appropriate gear.
The SL63 handles impressively deftly, with the right combination of button presses
on the
transmission tunnel panel (gearbox to
manual, ESP to Sport Handling mode, dampers
in Comfort) creating a vivacious car rarely flummoxed by craggy British roads and with plenty of mechanical grip.
The Cayman is now rated for 21/30 mpg (city / highway) with the
manual transmission and 22/32 with PDK — increases of two mpg
in the city and three
on the highway.
I had driven a
manual -
transmission CTS - V coupe just days prior to getting
in this automatic - equipped sedan, so my attention was immediately focused
on the gearbox.
The 4.0 - liter V - 6, which makes 261 hp
in the Xterra, remains the only engine option, while both a five - speed automatic and six - speed
manual transmission continue to be offered
on all models.
2010 Mazda Axela (Mazda3) i - Stop
On Sale: Now,
in European, Japanese, and Australian markets Engine: Direct - injection 2.0 - liter I - 4 Output: 151 hp @ 6200 rpm Torque: 141 lb - ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission: 5 - speed automatic or 6 - speed
manual
Actual interest
in owning a car with a
manual transmission is
on the decline, as well, especially as American drivers spend more time sitting
in heavy traffic, where constantly feathering a clutch pedal can get tiresome.
The vast majority of cars with
manual transmissions are
in the compact and subcompact market, although sports cars like the Ford Mustang offer six - speed
manual transmissions on several trims.