The Sonic will be powered by an Ecotec 1.4 - liter turbo engine that produces an estimated 138 horsepower and 148 lb / ft of torque between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm mated to a six - speed
manual transmission system.
The diesel engine will be the same 1.5 L i - VTEC DOHC motor doing duty in Honda City that yields out 98bhp and torque rated at 200Nm mated with 5 - speed
manual transmission system.
The days of manual tranny are numbered, as most of the manufacturers of high performance cars today are increasingly moving towards automated / clutchless
manual transmission system.
Among the pros of the automated
manual transmission system are reduced fatigue due to removal of clutch pedal, better mileage (again due to clutch pedal's removal, but subject to driving style and habits), less lags between shifts and lower costs of acquisition and maintenance as compared to fully automatic systems.
Both versions of the Ford Figo come with a 5 - speed
manual transmission system and have a top speed of 160kmph.
The new Easy - R Gear Box by Renault is a five - speed Automated
Manual Transmission system derived from Renault's Formula 1 expertise, the company said.
The vehicle comes with
a manual transmission system.
A manual transmission system with five or six speeds is available in select trims.
Not exact matches
Options on this vehicle: Premium package — $ 2070 Power sliding moonroof
Manual folding sideview mirrors XM satellite radio Bose sound
system with 9 speakers USB port with iPod connectivity 4.3 - inch display and rearview monitor Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate control Convenience package — $ 1070 8 - way power driver seat Automatic on / off headlights Leather - wrapped steering wheel Steering wheel - mounted audio controls Xtronic CVT
transmission — $ 500 Rear spoiler — $ 460 Floor mat & trunk mat set — $ 175 Key options not on vehicle: Leather package — $ 2060 HID xenon headlights Leather seats Auto - dimming rearview mirror Technology package — $ 1780 Hard disc navigation
system 6.5 - inch touch screen display 9.3 GB Music Box DVD playback capability Auxiliary audio input Fog lights — $ 310
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.
Standard Equipment: 2.0 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed
manual transmission Electronic stability control Traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring
system Track - tuned suspension calibration Front strut tower brace 19 - inch wheels Brembo brake calipers Torsen limited - slip differential Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Leather - wrapped steering wheel Leather shift knob AM / FM / XM / CD / MP3 audio
system 6 speakers iPod / USB / Auxiliary input Options on this vehicle: Carpeted floor mats — $ 105 Cargo net — $ 50 iPod cable — $ 35 Key options not on vehicle: Rear spoiler — $ 295
In short, if the automatic is a clutch
system (manually activated autos or dual clutch
transmissions) which have a
manual mode, it is pretty similar to having a
manual transmission, except for (*).
The second - generation Toyota Safety Sense
system, launching in the middle of next year on certain models, adds a pre-collision
system with day / night pedestrian protection and day bicycle detection function, lane - departure alert with steering assist, lane - tracing assist, road sign assist and full - range dynamic radar cruise control (except on
manual transmission cars and trucks) with enhanced forward recognition and acceleration / deceleration.
I'd noted from the window sticker that my test car was equipped with optional radar - guided adaptive cruise control (part of the $ 1,100 Safety package) and was curious how the
system would deal with the
manual transmission when traffic ahead forced the car to slow down.
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed
manual transmission 17 - inch alloy wheels 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Traction control
system Vehicle dynamic control Tire pressure monitoring
system Cloth seats 60/40 split fold rear seat Tilt / telescoping steering column AM / FM / CD / Aux audio
system with 6 speakers Air conditioning Nissan intelligent key with push button start Power windows / locks / mirrors
Standard Equipment: 6.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 12 engine 6 - speed automatic
transmission All - wheel drive Air suspension with
manual adjustment 20 - inch multi-spoke alloy wheels Multi-zone electronic climate control 10 - speaker audio with 6 - disc CD changer Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity Power door latching Power closing trunk lid Premium hide interior Walnut veneer Stainless steel pedals and dead pedal Hide - trimmed multi-function steering wheel Embroidered Bentley emblems on seat facings Electronic stability program Traction control Tire pressure monitoring
system
With 350 hp and 350 lb - ft of torque from its 2.3 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder, a highly advanced torque - vectoring all - wheel drive
system, freaking drift mode, launch control, and a standard six - speed
manual transmission, the drooling is becoming a serious problem.
The S 4Motion shares its AWD
system and distinct
transmission choices — a six - speed
manual or a six - speed dual - clutch automatic — with the Golf Alltrack.
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
Power is routed to all four wheels via a standard all - wheel - drive
system and either a six - speed
manual transmission or VW's optional DSG dual - clutch automatic.
Standard Equipment: 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed
manual transmission 17 - inch wheels Tilt, leather - wrapped steering wheel Cruise control Power locks and windows Auto - dimming rear - view mirror with Homelink 4 - wheel disc brakes Fog lights Auxiliary audio input jack AM / FM / MP3 / 6 - disc CD changer Bose audio
system with 7 speakers Heated leather - trimmed seats Leather shift knob Leather trimmed hand brake Automatic air conditioning Tire pressure monitoring
system
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed
manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio
system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic
transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unli
transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
Standard Equipment: 1.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine Integrated motor assist 6 - speed
manual transmission 3 - mode drive
system (sport / normal / econ) 4 - wheel ABS with EBD Vehicle stability assist Tire pressure monitoring
system Leather - wrapped steering wheel Steering wheel - mounted audio controls MP3 / auxiliary input jack USB audio interface Bluetooth connectivity Automatic climate control Tilt / telescoping steering column Cruise control Aluminum pedals 16 - inch wheels HID headlamps Fog lights LED brake lights
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter, turbocharged I - 5 engine 6 - speed
manual transmission w / hill - hold clutch Quattro all - wheel - drive
system 19 - inch 5 - arm - rotor - design wheels w / summer performance tires 4 - wheel vented disc brakes, 370 mm front / 310 mm rear, w / gloss black calipers Air - conditioning w / automatic climate control Power windows Power door locks w / remote Power driver's seat Sport seats Silk Nappa leather upholstery Xenon headlights w / LED daytime running lights 140 - watt, 9 - speaker audio
system Steering - wheel - mounted audio controls Tilt & telescoping steering column Body - color, heated power mirrors w / turn signals Cruise control
Standard Equipment: 2.4 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 5 - speed
manual transmission Dynamic stability control 4 - wheel disc brakes Leather - trimmed seats 10 - way power driver's seat Heated front seats Automatic climate control Cruise control Tire pressure monitoring
system Bluetooth Auxiliary audio input Fog lights 18 - inch alloy wheels Rear spoiler Options on this vehicle: Rotor Glow exterior paint — $ 150 Touring package — $ 1500 Leather seats HID headlights Rain sensing wipers Heated front seats Sound resistant windshield Sun and Sound package — $ 1900 710 - watt Rockford - Fosgate sound
system with 9 speakers including a 10 - inch subwoofer In - dash 6 - CD changer Sirius Satellite radio Power sunroof Advanced keyless entry Key options not on vehicle: Navigation package — $ 1800 Navigation
system with music server CD / DVD capability Auxiliary video input
Standard Equipment: 429 - hp, 5.0 - liter V - 8 engine 8 - speed
manual transmission Speed - sensitive power steering Air suspension Continuous damping control Power windows w / one - touch up / down for all windows Power door locks w / remote Passive entry and keyless ignition 9 air bags 12 - way power driver's seat w / message 10 - way power passenger's seat Leather upholstery Heated + cooled front seats Heated wood - and - leather steering wheel 608 - watt 17 - speaker audio
system AM / FM / XM audio
system w / CD player, USB, iPod jacks, and rear - seat audio controls Navigation with real - time traffic Bluetooth Power tilt and telescoping steering column Adaptive cruise control Power glass sunroof Power rear - window sunshade 60/40 split, power reclining rear seats Heated rear seats HID headlamps w / LED turn signals and adaptive front lighting Fog lights Rain - sensing wipers Dual - zone automatic climate control 19 - inch wheels Dual, power - folding, power - adjustable side mirrors with approach lamps Lane departure warning Front + rear park assist Rear - view camera Ambient interior lighting
Shift paddles flank the steering wheel with either
transmission, but with the
manual they control the
transmission's electronic rev - matching function, with the prominent center - display gear indicator changing from white to yellow to indicate the
system's activation.
The Mazda Connect infotainment
system is now standard on Sport models with the standard six - speed
manual transmission.
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed
manual transmission 17 - inch wheels Blind spot mirrors Fog lamps 8 - way power driver's seat 60/40 split rear seats AM / FM single CD / MP3 audio 6 speakers Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Steering wheel - mounted cruise and audio controls Sirius satellite radio 4 - wheel disc brakes Ford programmable MyKey Tilt / telescoping steering wheel Traction control Tire pressure monitoring
system Options on this vehicle: Rapid spec 202A — $ 1340 Sun & Sync value package Power moonroof Sync voice activated
systems Appearance package — $ 895 Rear spoiler 18 - inch aluminum sport wheels Leather steering wheel Illuminated doorsills — $ 195 Aluminum pedals Key options not on vehicle: 6 - speed automatic
transmission — $ 875 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine — $ 2490 Monochrome appearance package — $ 895 Vehicle security
system — $ 155
The biggest advantage of a car like this versus a minivan, though, is the availability of a
manual transmission, so I was disappointed that our test car had an automatic, and the start / stop
system is mediocre.
These combine the efficiency of a
manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic, but the control
systems and hardware required are far more complex than a «conventional» torque converter automatic, so these
transmissions have not yet largely replaced «conventional» automatics.
The stability control
system stays out of the way, the brakes resist fading, and the
transmission responds to
manual downshifts without second - guessing.
Standard Equipment: 1.6 - liter turbocharged engine 6 - speed
manual transmission ALL4 all - wheel drive
system 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring
system Dynamic stability control Dynamic traction control Sport leather steering wheel with cruise control Boost CD AM / FM audio
system with HD radio 6 speakers Auxiliary input jack Sirius satellite radio Power windows / mirrors / locks Remote keyless entry
Selecting
manual shift mode for the
transmission and sport mode for the various electronic
systems permanently opens the baffles in the sport exhaust
system.
To sate driving enthusiasts, a six - speed
manual transmission remains the standard choice; to sate connoisseurs, the 3 Series gains gadgets like a color head - up display and camera - based collision warning
system.
Other big stories, though perhaps ones Aston won't appreciate in their retelling, are the lack of a
manual option (a ZF eight - speed torque converter automatic gets
transmission duties) and the decision to ditch the brand's much - lauded hydraulic steering in favor of an electronic
system.
A big advantage of a truck with a
manual transmission — besides acting as a built - in anti-theft
system — is having the engine's power at your fingertips.
Like the European - spec car, the U.S. - spec TT RS will be powered by a 2.5 - liter I - 5 that makes 335 horsepower and 332 pound - feet of torque mated to a six - speed
manual transmission and Audi's famous quattro all - wheel drive
system.
For S models, it is pretty much limited to air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry, and a four - speaker audio
system, for a base price of $ 16,770, including destination, for
manual transmission cars.
The Polestar also uses a specially upgraded six - speed
manual transmission and a reinforced Haldex all - wheel - drive
system.
This kit includes upgraded engine management and a new exhaust
system, improving power by an impressive 35 hp and 39 lb - ft, though cars equipped with a
manual transmission only get a 25 lb - ft increase.
Standard Equipment: 2.0 - liter turbocharged direct - injected I - 4 6 - speed
manual transmission quattro all - wheel drive
system Five link front suspension Speed sensitive steering Electronic stability program Antilock brake
system Electromechanical parking brake Tire pressure monitoring
system Front fog lights Split folding rear seats Aluminum «hologram» interior trim Concert radio w / CD player, SD card slot, & aux audio input Tilting glass panel roof w / sunshade Automatic climate control
STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed
manual transmission Stability and traction control Antilock disc brakes Daytime running lights Keyless entry OnStar Tire pressure monitoring
system 60/40 split folding rear seat Heated front seats Air conditioning Bluetooth Satellite radio Auxiliary audio input Cruise control Tilt - and - telescopic steering column
STANDARD FEATURES: Novillo leather - trimmed interior Adaptive dampers Competition package 19 - inch Y - spoke aluminum wheels 6 - speed
manual transmission M dynamic mode M Drive M - tuned suspension M - tuned variable - assist steering Cross-drilled compound discs brakes Xenon headlights Carbon - fiber roof Front and rear spoilers Polished quad - exit exhaust
system M sport steering wheel iPod and USB adapter
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter horizontally opposed Turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed
manual transmission Symmetrical AWD Driver controlled center differential Multi-mode vehicle dynamics control Front and rear limited - slip differentials Brembo high performance brakes Spec C performance suspension 18 - inch Spec C alloy wheels Summer performance tires Air conditioning with filtration
system AM / FM / CD audio
system with aux input jack Satellite radio Steering wheel mounted audio controls Cruise control, tilt / telescoping steering Power locks / windows / mirrors Remote keyless entry Alcantara - trimmed upholstery STI exhaust with quad outlets
With Suzuki's SHVS hybrid
system (detailed below) you get a five - speed
manual gearbox with this particular engine, and front - wheel drive, though automatic
transmissions and all - wheel drive are also available depending on spec.
This 188 - hp engine pairs with either a six - speed
manual transmission or a CVT, with CVT models offering an optional torque - vectoring all - wheel - drive
system.
It sits in the middle of the Esprit and could be mated to an automated
manual transmission that's said to offer the same shift speeds as a heavier, more complex twin - clutch
system.
Not a single assistance
system can interfere now; even the
transmission is operating in
manual mode.
And what you hear is the AMG sport exhaust
system, which has flaps that open for the full tailpipe serenade when the
transmission is in Sport or
Manual mode.