Sentences with phrase «manual transmission does»

Usually, a manual transmission does a more efficient job of sending the power to the wheels.

The six - speed Tremec manual transmission does not shift as smoothly as I'd like, but it never has.

The 6 - speed manual transmission does well to contain and control the torque delivery, but it feels crude — rugged and designed to last through the most tedious work.

The new manual transmission does subtract $ 1050 from the entry price of s models, with the s Touring sedan starting at $ 24,940 and the s Touring hatchback now starting at $ 25,140, both with destination.

A manual transmission does in fact transform the Big A's midsize sedan, but not in the way that you might think.

The reason we wanted to test the 2012 Mini Countryman with an automatic transmission is our Four Seasons Countryman with a manual transmission didn't win a lot of friends.

Most cars with manual transmissions do not require you to change the oil / fluid which it uses to lubricate itself.

Automatic and manual transmissions do the same job, but they work in completely different ways.

We took some flack for saying that the manual transmission didn't seem like the appropriate option for the Golf R, and we stand by that.

Not exact matches

Since you have solid examples of both automatic and manual transmissions, your example does not really apply.

This is because the manual changes don't swap any cogs but just move between different pre-programmed ratios; it takes time for the transmission's internals to move and there's no satisfying connection when it finally sets its position.

The only downside is the seven - speed automatic transmission, which just doesn't feel as responsive as it should under manual control.

True, the SMG paddle - shift transmission can be either slow and slurry or fast and thumpy (it's a pity BMW didn't put more effort into developing a better manual gearbox than the one they made available for the US market) but, for # 20K, I'm inclined to conclude that it isn't just that the M5 holds all the cards.

This system is on both the automatic and manual transmissions — on the manual it doesn't shut the engine down unless you shift into neutral when you stop, which keeps it from being overly annoying.

Yep, there was definitely a syncro problem in our test car's five - speed manual transmission; let's hope similar issues don't rear their heads in production cars.

If you prefer (and you probably do), a six - speed manual transmission is a no - cost option and features a new dual - mass flywheel with an available rev - match function for downshifts.

I'm a huge fan of manual transmission, the sense of involvement and satisfaction given by the manual box is unparalleled (but mind you the only double clutch gear box I've driven is a Golf GTi, so my thought don't have much credibility XD)

Porsche knows there is small but loud group of buyers who don't want the manual transmission to go away, especially in the U.S..

The new 3 - series's manual transmission definitely works better with the six - cylinder than it does with the four: BMW allows more of the 335i engine's music to come through to the cabin, so it's an acoustic delight to drive.

And in what world do you compare manual transmission to ABS?

It doesn't feel as sporty or quick as a Mazda3 or Kia Forte, but it is an improvement over the the manual transmission model, and the PowerShift dual - clutch automatic's new tuning has all but eliminated the weird shifting behavior we so despised in the 2013 Focus we tested.

Both the seven - speed manual and twin - clutch PDK transmission are available, but you'll do without the limited slip diff if you choose PDK, and its weight penalty and ethos seem at odds with what the T stands for.

Likewise, the Mercedes and Audi offer neither the adaptive suspension nor the choice of a manual transmission like the M4 does.

There are fewer losses through the transmission with the manual «box so in one respect the outputs are even stronger, however the R doesn't have the RS's side intakes capable of producing a ram air effect at higher speeds.

No doubt the automatic's 10 speeds will help squeeze better fuel mileage out of the ZL1's supercharged V - 8, and it should also deliver a quicker 0 - 60 mph time than the manual transmission, just as the eight - speed automatic does now in the Camaro SS.

The car overheated on 3 mile test drive and didn't cool off at all despite coasting the second half of that drive at 35mph with a manual transmission.

The hatchback shaves 1 mpg from both figures, as does opting for the manual transmission in the sedan.

Now let's do the same exercise with the M3 sedan: Starting at $ 55,900, it's priced a substantial $ 9,765 higher than the 1M (or add another $ 3,000 for the coupe), but look at what you get: The M3's zero - to - 60 time is also 4.7 seconds with the manual transmission.

The fuel economy gains for the Skyactiv engine do not stem one major new technology but instead are due to a host of smaller changes to both the engine and the transmissions (a six - speed automatic and a six - speed manual).

For example, like the M4, the CTS - V offers a choice between a manual or automatic transmission, and though its adaptive suspension is standard, the CTS - V does not offer carbon - ceramic brakes.

The Audi TT doesn't offer a manual transmission and the drivetrain lags in normal driving modes.

«What features are you looking for in your vehicle, (do not pause here), new or used, 2 - or 4 - door, truck, minivan, 4X4, SUV, automatic or manual transmission, 4 - 6 - or 8 - cyl.

In fact the automatic Abarth is even a bit more comfortable to drive, because we don't have sit so close to the controls to fully engage the clutch and constantly deal with the manual transmission's awkwardly placed shift lever.

And like its sister model, the SS 1LE doesn't benefit from any additional horsepower — 455 hp, 455 lb - ft of torque — and the only available transmission is a six - speed manual finished with a 1LE - specifc short shifter.

With the exception of discontinuing the manual transmission, VW wisely didn't mess with the gasoline powertrains or the ride and handling for 2016, though fuel costs for both engines have fallen.

Like before, a five - speed manual transmission is available with front - wheel - drive four - cylinder models, and it does even better than the automatics at the pumps: 22 mpg city, 28 highway.

The eight - speed automatic shifts smoothly — no one here misses the old DuoSelect sequential manual transmission — but copy editor Rusty Blackwell notes that the shift paddles don't feel as finely crafted as those in the old car.

Bear in mind that manual transmissions, unlike automatics, do not have any visible label indicating the position of the transmission - there is no label marked «park» - so how can you tell that the transmission is in neutral?

North America holds out: Don't take for granted the fact Porsche continues to offer its satisfying - to - operate seven - speed manual transmission.

You don't have to be an expert to notice that over time, the percentage of manual transmission cars has lowered.

The B9 - generation S4 makes an evolutionary styling change and does away with one of our favorite features from the last S4: a manual transmission.

In a manual transmission, which does not have park, they may be called a neutral safety switch.

Edit: gabrieldiego's answer reminded me I do that too, having gotten so used to driving manual transmissions.

I don't despise that the 4C comes solely with a dual - clutch automatic, because it's pretty OK, but a manual transmission, like the Elise's, will always be better, bar none.

Because the torque converter is not a direct link to the engine, however, it doesn't slow you down nearly as much as engine braking with a manual transmission.

Although our test car didn't have Nissan's syncro - rev manual transmission, the seven - speed automatic did a great job of keeping up with aggressive up and down shifts.

Although the manual - transmission version zooms from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, the PDK variant can do the same job in 3.4 seconds.

«Manual transmission» is in the question's tags: for such transmissions, you don't need to press the clutch pedal, if you are about to start the car in neutral.

Do we only love our 2014 BMW M235i because of its stirring six - cylinder engine and slick manual transmission?

Don't forget to switch the transmission from automatic to manual mode; otherwise you'll be limited to a sonically unimpressive 4,000 rpm in neutral.