Sentences with phrase «lack of a manual transmission»
Lack of a manual transmission option notwithstanding, the Audi TTS is a compelling choice for a sports coupe.
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The US - market Golf R's lack of a manual transmission option will rub some driving purists the wrong way.
Onlookers might initially call foul on just one engine option and the lack of a manual transmission, but we're happy to see a simplified lineup.
The lack of a manual transmission is particularly off - putting in the IS300, which so obviously desires to be the hard - core sport sedan, the one for the import - tuner guy ready to move up in price and door count.
The 2006 Lexus IS 350's place in the Lexus model line has invited comparisons to BMW's 3 series, but the lack of a manual transmission option in the Lexus points to different intentions for the car.
On one hand they praised the four - door for its versatily and looks, but criticized the lack of a manual transmission and the fact that «handling and braking are below what we'd expect from BMW and steering is vague.»
Purists will decry the lack of a manual transmission in a hatch which purports to offer a spirited driving experience but we understand a self - shifter is coming on the RS when it eventually arrives.
Three pedal fans may lament the lack of a manual transmission, but this automatic does an excellent job of delivering quick shifts in manual mode, with almost zero torque converter lag.
We've chronicled the decision to omit even the option of driver - assist systems including autonomous emergency braking from all bar the top model here, the lack of manual transmissions here and the price rise here.
The only thing holding me back, besides the fact that it costs more than my graduate - level education, is the lack of a manual transmission.
One thing that keeps the IS 350 from being a real BMW 3 - series competitor in the eyes of enthusiasts is the lack of a manual transmission.
Even handicapped by the lack of a manual transmission — more on that later — the G35 sprints from the tall grass with feline ferocity: 60 mph arrives in a tick over 6 seconds.