Sentences with phrase «low gear modes»

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As predicted, the strength of the V6 is its incredible pick up, regardless of revs, and so keen is it in a low gear that a pre-emptive tag of the upshift lever is required in manual mode if you're not to snag the limiter.

Turning the rotary - knob gear selector from D to S activates a transmission Sport mode that mitigates the kickdown steps by holding on to lower gears longer.

Audi's configurable driving modes include a Dynamic setting that tempers some of the accelerator lag, while a Sport mode on the gearshift dials back the upshift tendency to keep you in lower gears more often.

The sport modes make themselves more obvious in the way they hold the 10 - speed's lower gears if you don't chose to shift yourself.

«Low» mode showcases more aggressive shift logic for the eight - speed automatic transmission, which has better clutches, hangs onto gears longer, and changes ratios quicker than the standard transmission.

The S90's Dynamic mode doesn't really help, causing the gearbox to hold onto revs slightly but it doesn't anticipate when you might need a lower gear any better.

Especially in Sport mode, the six - speed drops crisply into a lower gear as you brake before a bend in the road.

Sport mode's alleged reduction in power - steering assist feels minimal, but it holds lower gears longer and downshifts sooner — both appreciated, especially in the IS 250.

All three non-Normal modes bias more torque to the rear, and both Mud and Sand modes hold lower gears longer and allow more slip from both the traction control and the VSA stability control system.

Some willingness on the transmission's part to stay in a lower gear — or the inclusion of a Sport mode or shift paddles for more driver control (the Chevrolet Cruze doesn't offer either)-- would be welcome.

The car is in full fighting mode now: shift times are down to 50 milliseconds, 275 electric horses are ready to boost for up to 30 seconds, gear changes are conducted at high rpm in Drive, the ESP / ASR threshold is even lower, the tail rudder is in runway position, and the nasal air intakes are wide open.

We also appreciate that the BMW holds gears in M mode and that it shifts to the lowest possible gear when you pull and hold the left paddle.

The Drive mode is tuned to keep engine rpm low, but Sport holds the transmission in its lower gears longer before upshifting.

Its eight - speed automatic transmission delays a bit kicking down, but the drivetrain's abundant power across the rev range masks the lag, and a Sport mode holds lower gears longer, lessening the need for a downshift at all.

In this heightened mode, the transmission drops into a lower gear, boost pressure is maintained in the turbochargers by holding the throttle valve open, and maximum torque climbs to 523 lb - ft in the Turbo and 553 lb - ft in the Turbo S.

The automaker's Sport mode quells some of the transmission delay by sticking to lower gears, but it comes at the expense of fuel efficiency.

For off - roading in four - wheel - drive models, a special four - wheel drive gear selector includes four modes: two - wheel - drive high range, four - wheel - drive high range, neutral, and four - wheel - drive low range.

There are progressively sharper modes to choose from (more of which later), but for now I'm keen to see how convincing the 200 Turbo is when it's been asked nothing more than to shuffle gears for itself and cope with some low - speed lumps and bumps.

Good mpg as well, even in Sport mode (if you are gentle on pedals it keeps low gears and shifts up at 2000rpm, but keeps the immediate response which is lacking in Normal mode, and I always turn off automatic start - stop function).

Other innovations in GT Nav trim include a launch control mode and Multi-Change Down, a system that automatically changes down to the lowest suitable gear if you hold the EDC dual - clutch auto's paddle while braking.

It's also apparent in the way that in sports mode, where the car hangs onto lower gears for longer, you have to be at quite some speed before the transmission even bothers selecting 8th gear.

When equipped with the available Trailering Package, Tow / Haul mode keeps Traverse in a lower gear, offering more torque for when you need to pull a trailer.

Paired with an eight - speed automatic transmission that can be switched to manual mode and controlled by paddle shifters, you can grab as low a gear as you want and feel that power surge up the inclines for several thousand rpm before grabbing the next gear, though it was rare to get beyond fourth gear on this climb.

Apple car play / Android Auto, Drive mode selector, Front and rear parking sensors, Instrument cluster in blue, Maserati dash mounted clock, Mist sensor, On board computer, Power tailgate, Service indicator, SIRI smart personal assistant, Speed sensitive variable power assisted steering, Touch screen control unit navigation with DAB radio; CD / DVD; SD card and bluetooth, USB / aux input socket, Anti trap windows, Automatic dimming door mirrors, Automatic headlamp activation, Body colour lower mouldings, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome line exterior, Chrome ornamental side grilles, Dual chrome plated stainless steel tailpipes, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Electrochrome rear view mirror, Front and rear electric windows, Heat and noise insulating glass, Heated door mirrors, Heated rear windscreen, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights, LED rear lights, Rain sensor, 12 V socket, 12 V socket in luggage compartment, 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel, 4 way electric lumbar support, 60 / 40 split rear bench seat, 8 way electrically adjustable front seats, Air quality sensor, Aluminium gear shift paddles, Brushed stainless steel sports pedals, Cargo net, Driver seat memory function, Driver / passenger sunvisors / illuminated courtesy mirror, Footwell lights, Front armrest with illuminated; air conditioned storage, Front headrests, Front / rear courtesy lights, Glovebox, Rear armrest with 2 cupholders, Rear headrests, Soft close doors, Sports seats, Through load system including ski bag, Velour floormats,Anti - lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist,Anti - slip regulation + Motor Slip Regulation, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, Drivers knee airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, Electronic parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Hill descent control, Hill hold control, Maserati stability programme, Passenger airbag deactivation system, Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Aluminium key fob, Electronic immobiliser, Keyless Start, Navtrak vehicle tracking system, Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm, Remote central locking, Adaptive air suspension, Limited slip differential, Sport skyhook - variable active damping system, Two tone dash; door trim; armrest and interior stitching

Pros: Excellent economy, low company car tax, rear legroom is ok, not too bad a spec for an entry level BMW, I forgot IPod interface is good if you buy the # 8 ebay lead or the # 68 BMW one Cons: Noisy rough engine, If you have your hand on the gear shift when it restarts it will whip your wrist off, gutless even in sport mode, nothing as standard, if your used to a Ford or VW (no split seats, no ski slot, no heated mirrors, no leather wheel, no storage space, seat adjustment last seen on a Datsun 120y (yes I am that old) uncomfortable seats.

Transmission: 7 - Speed Dual Clutch Automated Manual - inc: Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG) w / Pre-Cog rocker gearshift controls, Using the Active Dynamics Panel situated in the center console of the 12C's cockpit, the characteristics of the SSG transmission can be switched through three different settings: Normal, Sport and Track modes, Each provide a progressive immediacy of gear shift, operated through finger - tip controls mounted on a rocker behind the 12C steering wheel: upshift by either pulling w / the right hand or pushing w / the left, and vice versa to downshift, «Automatic» mode, «Launch Control» and «Winter» modes can also be selected on the Active Dynamics Panel, the latter changing all electronic functions to suit low grip conditions and delivering maximum driver aid and support

If you opt for an AWD 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude the gearbox switches to a six - speed automatic — or you can select the Freedom Drive II system, which replaces the CVT with a crawl mode that mimics a four - wheel drive vehicle's low - range gearing.

The dual - clutch automatic is no doubt faster in every day driving, but when pressing - on hard in manual mode, feels like the lower gears are too widely spaced (a seventh forward gear as coming in the Skoda Octavia RS 245 should bunch - up the ratios nicely).

Neatly tucked toward the lower right side of the tachometer is the digital speedometer, along with the display for current drive mode, the engine status light, and the gear indicator.

For instance, when a lower gear is selected while descending a long downhill grade, the 2011 Lincoln MKX in SelectShift mode will hold that gear until the driver manually upshifts or returns to the fully automatic setting.

In Manual mode, the Q3 will hold gears till 7000 RPM (in lower gears) before upshifting.

We tested the top - flight Trailhawk trim line, which has five Terrain - Selec modes: Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock, as well as a 4WD Low, keeping the Renegade in 1st gear with a 20:1 ratio for any super-slow rock crawling.

The «Corsa» driving mode improves engine response and opens exhaust valves in acceleration, as well as provides faster gear shifting, lower air suspension height levels, sportier Skyhook damping and optimizes the all - wheel drive settings.

In Sport mode, I could engage the transmission's sport program with heavy pedal work, making it hold lower gears and higher revs.

In I - mode, shifts are the smoothest and in Sport Sharp, the car anticipates cornering and overtaking by holding onto lower gears longer when needed.

In either normal or Eco drive modes, the steering wheel assumed a looser character, comfortable for cruising, while the transmission used its higher gears to let the engine hold a low revolutions per minute.

But it can handle steep off - road situations, thanks to the lower gear ratios in four - wheel - drive mode.

In full - on manual mode the Mazda's transmission would kick down to a lower gear, and it would also change up automatically.

The power mode makes driving the Passport in the city much easier, because a computer delays the shifting of the transmission in lower gears and lets the engine rev higher.

4 - MODE FULL - TIME 4WD Available only on the high - line Limited version of the Grand Vitara, this system stands out among the current crop of small SUVs and «soft - roaders» because it has low - range gearing in the transfer case — something usually reserved for serious - duty off - road vehicles.

With this technology, you can rapidly shift in and out of low and neutral gear modes for added stability.

In Sport mode its fast - shifting action is invariably pitch - perfect, a willing partner in holding lower gears during cornering and downshifting when you graze the accelerator a little more.

And the 4 - Mode 4WD system on the Limited model is especially good with low - range gearing that helps it in the rough and a flat - towing mode that's perfect for RV owners.

Off - road the Rock Crawl mode presents the most noticeable features in the SVR's off - road arsenal, engaging the rear locker, diminishing throttle control to omit jerky engine revving over harsh terrain, and allowing the SVR to hold First gear longer in low range.

Dynamic mode holds the Stelvio's gears lower, makes the throttle more sensitive, and tightens up the steering response.

Rather than a low range, the transmission includes a manual mode, with paddles on the steering wheel to control the gears.

When I moved the shifter to Sport, along with the car mode, it was willing to hold on to the low gears a little longer, although wasn't terribly aggressive.

The 3.6 - litre will also stay in the SV6 and Calais models, and all six - speed automatic transmissions will come in for an overhaul, with a redesigned Sport mode and new Performance Mode Lift Foot (PMLF) function that holds lower gears when a hill is detected, or when the throttle is lifted during spirited driving.

Those four drive modes: advanced efficiency, which ensures low - rpm gear shifts, a slower throttle and use of the powertrain's available cylinder deactivation; normal, the default setting upon start - up; dynamic, which loosens up stability control and speeds up throttle; and race — yes, race — which turns stability control off and holds on to the lowest gear possible.

S mode is quicker as the gear box holds the lower gears to serve instant response as soon as the accelerator pedal is depressed.This DSG «box is quick to shift and responds extremely well, however, there is a tendency for it to make the power output jerky, especially at lower speeds.