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The Corolla S is already pretty sporty on its own, but some of the nicer equipment from the comes along without the bigger price tag, like steering wheel paddle shifters, rear disc brakes and Sport Driving Mode along with an array of additional standard features.

Not exact matches

To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one of the big shift paddles at redline and feel the 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.

Moving inside, it looks like the Maserati Levante will carry over many of the design cues from the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, with a three - spoke steering wheel backed by large chrome shift paddles, a huge electronic shifter, and a control knob on the center console for operating the infotainment system.

Normally CVTs cause me to make a face like someone who smelled a fart, but this one features shift paddles on the steering wheel that allow you to hold one of six preset ratios if, say, you're terrorizing an on - ramp in rural Connecticut.

Standard Equipment: 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode Power sliding / tinted glass moonroof Bi-Xenon HID headlamps 18 - inch aluminum wheels Power windows / locks / mirrors Heated mirrors Rain - sensing wipers Leather - appointed seats Power tilt / telescoping steering wheel 7 - inch color display XM satellite radio AM / FM audio system with 6 - speakers Single CD player USB / iPod adaptors Rearview camera Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate controlled seats Heated steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace control Adaptive front lighting system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede - like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler — $ 440

I like that the paddle shifters are placed on the steering column rather than the steering wheel, but that's a personal preference and one that many staffers seem to disagree with.

And the paddles mounted behind the steering wheel feel very familiar, just like those of an S4 or RS6.

Though this package doesn't add any power to the RX, it does come with a full suite of appearance upgrades inside and out, like a mesh grille treatment, 20 - inch graphite - look alloy wheels, a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, and «F» badges throughout.

This Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission shifts unbelievably quickly, with 911 - like levels of shifting action in automatic mode and from the steering - wheel - mounted paddles.

It has an unusual auto manual shift either on the shifter or gamer like paddles behind the steering wheel.

Selection between «Stealth» and «Sport» modes is done manually, using what initially looks like a gearchange paddle behind the left side of the steering wheel.

Its 300 - hp V - 6 engine pairs to a continuously variable transmission that neither howls nor hinders the driving experience like most CVTs do, and big, sparkly, unnecessary shift paddles are mounted behind the flat - bottom steering wheel.

If I was being picky I'd actually like bigger paddles not attached to the steering wheel, as the Bowler requires quite a lot of lock in tighter corners and you can find yourself hunting for the correct paddle.

Both engines are now mated to the increasingly ubiquitous ZF eight - speed automatic transmission, which can be controlled either by a circular knob that rises from the center console like the one in the Jaguar XF and XJ or via steering wheel paddles.

Like all Ferrari automated manuals, the FF's transmission offers an automatic mode for drivers who can't muster the energy to pull the fixed paddles behind the steering wheel — or for those drivers who don't understand how or why to do so.

Climb into the RS 5, and a few aggressive details quietly clamor for attention, particularly the flat - bottomed steering wheel, paddle shifters, and available contrast - stitched leather or Alcantara trim on key controls like the shifter and wheel.

We do like the integrated red paddle shifters and what appears to be a lap - timer at the base of the steering wheel.

Like all V8 Jaguars, the XK is only available with the automatic ZF gearbox, which comes with steering wheel mounted paddles.

This seems like a bad deal on paper, yet we liked this 2.0 T engine's notably quicker, quieter response while accelerating away from stoplights in metro driving, and the engine made great use of the 2.0 T's six - speed automatic with its shift paddles on the steering wheel and a set up of shorter ratios in first through fourth gears for quicker acceleration.

Change gear like a motorsport professional — the GT3 RS Sports steering wheel is manually adjustable for height and reach and its gearshift paddles offer short, sporty shift actions.

Other main options include custom exterior paint, special wheel designs, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, aero body - panel extensions, a six - disc CD / DVD changer, electronic torque vectoring with a mechanical limited - slip rear differential, ceramic - composite brakes with upgraded calipers, variable - ratio steering, a sport steering wheel (with PDK wheel - mounted shift paddles), adaptive cruise control (with frontal collision warning and automatic braking), voice controls and numerous customization options that will cover just about any interior surface you like with leather, aluminum, carbon fiber, wood trim or paint.

Just like the Vette ZR1 coupé, it can be ordered with either a seven - speed manual or an eight - speed automatic transmission assisted by paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

Like that car, the 237bhp version is only available with four - wheel drive and the seven - speed dual - clutch automatic gearbox, which seems to suit it better than the 187bhp version; it swaps gears smoothly and quickly in automatic mode, while also responding quickly to any manual inputs you make with the steering - wheel - mounted paddles.

The interior gets upgrades too: AMG sport seats, a flat - bottom steering wheel, aluminium shift paddles and luxuries like nappa leather, a panoramic sunroof and a harman / kardon stereo.

The transmission on the concept is a dual - clutch system (likes Audi's DSG system) that is operated by paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

It shifts faster than I can, and I like fiddling with the paddles, which are now real paddles instead of those awful push / pull buttons that Porsche used to have on its steering wheels.

The RC F is rear - wheel drive like all of its German rivals except the all - wheel drive RS 5, but eschews the dual - clutch transmission trend for an eight - speed torque converter auto with four driver - selectable modes including manual, which is operated at the lever or via paddles on the steering wheel.

M Sport PKG, Executive PKG, Driving Assistance Plus, Cold Weather PKG, Active Driving Assistant, Nappa Leather & so much more... 2014 BMW 740Li xDrive M Sport PKG * Dark Graphite Metallic Exterior and Oyster Nappa Leather ($ 2,800) Interior * ONLY 39,842 Miles * Certified * Like New * Original MSRP $ 93,225.00 * Executive PKG ($ 4,800): - Front Ventilated Seats - Harman / kardon Surround Sound System - Head - Up Display - Concierge Services - Power Tailgate - Multi Contour Seats - Heated power - adjustable driver and front passenger seats with power lumbar support, articulated upper backrest, adjustable backrest width, adjustable thigh support, active head restraints with adjustable side support, driver seat memory, and front passenger seat memory - Soft - Close Automatic Doors * M Sport PKG ($ 4,600): - Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles - Increased Top Speed Limiter - Without Lines Designation Outside - Shadowline Exterior Trim - Aerodynamic Kit - Sport Package (7MP)- Anthracite Headliner - Wheels: 19» x 8.5» M Light Alloy (Style 302M)- V - spoke design, Tires: P245 / 45 R19 Run - Flat AS -3-Spoke Leather - Wrapped M Sport Steering Wheel * Driving Assistance Plus ($ 1,900): - Speed Limit Info Traffic Sign Recognition - Active Driving Assistant - Lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian warning, and city collision mitigation - Active Blind Spot Detection - Side & Top View Cameras * Cold Weather PKG ($ 800): - Ski Bag - Heated Rear Seats - Heated Steering Wheel * Navigation System * Rear View Camera * 19» Wheel?

«M Sport Edition», Executive PKG, M Sport PKG, 19» M Wheels, Cold Weather PKG & so much more... 2015 BMW 740Li xDrive M Sport Edition * Alpine White Exterior and Light Saddle Dakota Leather Interior * ONLY 36,068 Miles * Certified * Like New * Original MSRP $ 86,750.00 * M Sport Editon ($ 4,000): includes M Sport PKG & Executive PKG: - Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles - Harman / kardon Surround Sound System - Increased Top Speed Limiter - Concierge Services - Shadowline Exterior Trim - Power Tailgate - Sport Package - Anthracite Headliner - Soft - Close Automatic Doors - Front Ventilated Seats - Power Rear Sunshade - Head - Up Display - Without Lines Designation Outside - Aerodynamic Kit - Multi-Contour Seats, heated power - adjustable driver and front passenger seats with power lumbar support, articulated upper backrest, adjustable backrest width, adjustable thigh support, active head restraints with adjustable side support, driver seat memory, and front passenger seat memory - M Steering Wheel - Wheels: 19» x 8.5» M Light Alloy (Style 302M)- V - spoke design - Tires: P245 / 45 R19 Run - Flat AS * Cold Weather PKG ($ 800): - Ski Bag - Heated Rear Seats - Heated Steering Wheel * Navigation System * Rear View Camera * AC Seats?

For those who like playing with steering wheel - mounted paddles, a fairly responsive manual shift function is available, but I opted to let the transmission do all the work for the majority of time around the «Ring.

Sports seats with a slimline carbon - fiber shell are given a high - end finish with premium leather, while the steering wheel makes a jewelry - like element of the paddle - shifters, giving them a red anodized finish to contrast with the wheel's own polished aluminum spokes.

But there are other, less expensive options too in the Mansory catalog... like a new steering wheel combining leather and carbon, but also available in leather / leather or leather / alcantara, and if you change the original steering wheel why not opt for carbon fiber shift paddles to match the special carbon fiber dashboard trim, dashboard pod cover, central console frame and door handles... even the hexagon air vents on top of the dashboard receive a carbon fiber finish at Mansory.

Nissan intended the Maxima's interior to feel like a cockpit and, when equipped with premium leather seating and steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters, we think the objective has been achieved.

You even get paddle shifters on the back of the steering wheel, just like Lewis Hamilton's F1 car!

Like the Cadillac ELR, the hybrid CT6 will have steering wheel - mounted paddles to activate on - demand electricity regeneration, calling up deceleration similar to a manual downshift in a conventional car.

Like the race car, the Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale comes with an e-gear six - speed transmission and steering - wheel paddle controls.

We like the new three - spoke steering wheel with paddle - shifters in the cockpit of the 2014 model.

Like its coupe sibling, the Aventador S Roadster features a four - wheel steering system, a new «EGO» drive mode, and Lamborghini's single - clutch ISR paddle - shift gearbox standard.

Paddle shifters on the steering wheel then take the fore, and the 2019 G63's gearbox won't even shift up if you hit the redline, just like keen drivers prefer.

Like many automatics these days, Ford's Escape features a Sport Mode with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

When combined with the optional 6 - speed DSG (direct - shift gearbox) which features an electronically controlled dual - clutch and steering - wheel mounted paddle shifters like our model did, you would be forgiven for forgetting you are in a wagon.

Transmission «race tested» in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championship series Like the race car, the Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale offers the robotized e-gear six - speed transmission controlled by steering wheel paddles as standard equipment.

Like in the Cadillac ELR, the driver will be able to use paddles on the steering wheel to engage regen - on - demand, a sort of hand brake combined with battery recharging.

The Toyota 86 is available in two trim levels, the base 86 offers 17 - inch alloy wheels, LED head and taillights, daytime running lights, leather - trimmed sport steering wheel with tilt / telescope function, suede - like interior accents, sport - tuned suspension, paddle - shifters on automatic versions and cruise control.

The steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are awesome when driving on hilly roads, and the leatherette seats feels as soft as leather: — RRB - Although the awkwardly placed GPS unit looks like an aftermarket addition, it is very easy to navigate with the knob and quick access buttons while driving, which is same as what the 2015 Audi A3 has.

While my manual shifting with the steering wheel paddles might be fast, it was no match for the PDK; happily that same tech is what you'll find in other cars from Porsche's line - up, like the new Panamera.

Again, the Camry's engine remains untouched by the XSE upgrade, as Toyota focuses on features like a more agile suspension tuning, well - bolstered sports seats, a leather - trimmed steering wheel, and a multi-mode 6 - speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and a dedicated «S» setting for a more engaging driving experience.

In normal driving, not much comes through in the way of feedback (assist is provided electrically)- and, just like most other Lexus models, its steering - wheel mounted shift paddles are met with a distinct lack of interest on the part of the powertrain computer.

But it is the remarkable range of standard features that do the convincing — features like 10 - way power driver seat (8 - way power seat with 2 - way lumbar support) and 8 - way power passenger seat, steering - wheel mounted paddle shifters for the Sequential SportShift 6 - speed automatic transmission, and an 8 - speaker, 276 - watt audio system with 6 - disc CD changer, AM / FM radio, XM ® Radio with Note function, Bluetooth ® Audio, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, and HandsFreeLink ® wireless telephone interface.

But it is the remarkable range of standard features that do the convincing — features like 10 - way power driver's seat (8 - way power seat with 2 - way lumbar support) and 8 - way power passenger's seat, steering - wheel mounted F1 ® - style paddle shifters for the Sequential SportShift 5 - speed automatic transmission, and an 8 - speaker, 276 - watt audio system with 6 - disc CD changer, AM / FM radio, XM ® Satellite Radio, Bluetooth ® Audio, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, and HandsFreeLink ® wireless telephone interface.