Also, frequently having to
kicking down manually is a chore many choose to avoid.
Not exact matches
Starting the car and doing several (2 - 5) kilometers (extra-urban) it would forcefully change to 2nd gear with a good
kick and not go up or
down, automatically or
manually.
The eight - speed automatic transmission
kicks down a couple of ratios if you get too eager with the throttle, so it's best to use the torque by holding the gears and shifting
manually.
The 218i's automatic shifts smoothly and responsively, and doesn't get muddled between
kick -
down and the driver's demands for a select gear while operating the transmission
manually.
Short of foot - flat acceleration, the transmission resists
kicking down when operated
manually.