As I drove home, I marveled at the nice clutch action, the fluid
manual gearshift lever, and the impressive body control, all of which seemed to be quite sporting for a Camry, even the new one.
Not exact matches
You can move the
gearshift lever into M for
manual mode and shift for yourself, but you'll seldom bother when you have a gearbox this good.
The
manual gearshift is very slick and precise and the
lever itself falls easier to hand than it does in the Polo GTI.
Vehicles with a floor - mounted
gearshift lever include a
manual override in the console; vehicles with a column - mounted
gearshift include a
manual override under the steering column
The M Sports Package on the other versions of the Z4 Roadster includes an M
gearshift lever knob in leather on the
manual gearbox models.
Manual transmission -
gearshift lever,
gearshift block,
gearshift cable, transmission housing, transmission mounts, internal shift rods, internal shift forks, main shaft, secondary shaft, internal bearing and bushings, synchronizers, gear sets.
The
gearshift lever is used to select Drive, Reverse or Neutral mode in full automatic operation, and can be moved across its gate for sequential style,
manual gear shifting.
If necessary, the driver can change to
manual gearshift by briefly pushing the
lever up or down.
The 335i I drove featured an eight - speed automatic transmission (a six - speed
manual is also available) that shifts imperceptibly and immediately, especially in shift - it - yourself mode; it's just that reaching for that awkward, thumb - shaped
gearshift lever feels disconnected and flimsy, like high - fiving a reluctant baby.
Standard equipment on the base model includes a six - speed
manual transmission with rev - matching function, Mini Connected infotainment system with 6.5 - inch high - resolution display, third - party app support, Bluetooth audio streaming and voice control, leather - wrapped three - spoke multifunction steering wheel and
gearshift lever, dual - zone automatic climate control, rain - sensing windshield wipers, keyless ignition, 12 - color ambient interior lighting, 60/40 split - folding rear seats, 16 - inch forged alloy wheels in «Loop Spoke» design, carbon black leatherette upholstery, Mini driving modes with green, mid, and sport settings and automatic headlights.
Both units feature Mitsubishi's Sportronic ® transmission technology that allows the driver to make quick
manual gear changes by pushing forward or pulling back on the
gearshift lever.
The photos also reveal a
gearshift lever for a
manual transmission, as well as switches for heated steering wheel and seats.
Acceleration through the 8 - speed Geartronic automatic is smooth and linear, although you can take control of
gearshifts by moving the shift
lever into the
manual mode.
The new 6 - speed
manual transmission features maximum
gearshift comfort and no irritating vibrations of the shift
lever.
This cutting - edge transmission has a separate oil cooler and allows for gear changes in factions of a second with no interruption in the flow of power in both automatic and
manual mode using the shift paddles on the steering wheel or the center
gearshift lever.