Both offer some form of manual -
mode shifting even on their mid-trim models.
Not exact matches
Talking of all this in the Frank + Oak boardroom, Song
shifts into guru
mode, opining about a future that seems (to him) crystal clear,
even if — always working to be a step ahead — he won't share exactly what he sees.
Namely,
even though the paradigm of transnationalism emphasises cross-border connections, multiple identifications, and social fields that traverse nation - state boundaries, it is not sufficiently attentive to
shifts in
modes of power, such as sovereignty and statehood.
The trouble is, staring at the screen,
even when it's on night -
shift mode, is like taking a shot of espresso in that it cues your brain for wakefulness.
After establishing the high stakes and bleak future of our world, the movie quickly
shifts gears into a more comic
mode, with the process of downsizing providing an opportunity for materialistic wish fulfillment, an ironic realization that matters of class still exist
even in this idealized world, and more than a few sight gags involving the juxtaposition of the normal - sized world with the small one.
It may be true that the future calls for engaging participants through online, offline and hybrid experiences and perhaps it will be the normative
mode in which communication takes place.iv And
even if there has been a great
shift from a rigid top - down hierarchical approach to social change characterized by an increasing reliance on mobile, inclusive, and interactive tools, where a wealth of information gathered from locals and those outside the traditional development, humanitarian and peacebuilding communities, is this how a peace process should be addressed?
Once going, it will regain scrubbed speed fairly quickly, but
even in the more - aggressively
shifting Sport
mode, you may miss that opening in traffic if you didn't pre-select the right gear.
Speaking of sport
modes, the new Camry Hybrid has one if you pick the right model, and the SE
even has paddle
shifters to lend the CVT the feel of a six - speed automatic.
Shift paddles would even further enhance the sporting experience in manual - shift mode, th
Shift paddles would
even further enhance the sporting experience in manual -
shift mode, th
shift mode, though.
However, it will
shift up automatically
even when manual changes are selected in Sport
mode (you need Race for total control over the electronics), while downshifts can be a little jerky.
Even when in the manual -
shift mode, you can't drop into the seventh «gear.»
The trunk is tiny, despite the absence of
even a space - saver spare, but our main quarrel is with the six - speed manual transmission that harnesses electrohydraulic technology to change gears in the paddle -
shift and automatic
modes.
The
modes calibrate throttle response, steering action,
shift speed, damper control, exhaust note, and
even the ambient lighting.
Even in auto
mode, the adaptive box rarely puts a cog wrong, but purists will always reach for the quarter - moon carbon - fiber
shift paddles and Sport
mode.
The transmission is programmed not to
shift down past fourth gear at highway speeds, so
even though it has a perfectly smooth automatic
mode, you'll have to grab a paddle if you want full passing power.
You'll also want to select Dynamic or Race
mode on the Pro-DNA system,
even if you're using manual
mode, because not only do the throttle's response and the ZF's
shifts sharpen up, but the ESP loosens its reins, too (it switches off all together in Race
mode) and the exhaust valves open to increase the volume.
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.
The drivetrain has launch control for aggressive standing starts, and in manual -
shift mode, the transmission won't override the driver's intentions —
even if he or she is banging off the rev limiter.
Shifts during mellow driving can be a tad jerky (
even in milder driving
modes) but become paradoxically more comfortable when the going gets faster.
Even when you set the driving
mode selector to the sportiest, GS setting (heavy - effort steering, quicker
shifts at higher rpm, and firmer suspension damping), this car remains a traditional Buick — quiet, composed, and tame.
Even in auto
mode, aggressive acceleration is met with crisp
shifts almost at the rev limit.
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).
The standard - issue five - speed auto can't be accessed via paddles or buttons on the steering wheel, and there isn't
even a Sport
mode to sharpen the
shift, but you can manually override the
shifts by knocking the gearlever from side to side.
Even with a widened and lengthened version of SGP, the Ascent design has not been «protected» to accommodate an H - 6 engine — just the H - 4, in this case a 2.4 - liter turbo one rated at 260 horsepower and 277 pound - feet, and of course hooked up to a Lineartronic CVT with Hill Descent Control and selectable eight - speed manual
shift mode (with paddle
shifters) feeding the standard Symmetrical All - Wheel - Drive.
And
even when manual
mode and the steering - wheel - mounted paddle
shifters were employed, gearchanges were annoyingly clumsy.
Thanks to AMG's software, the transmission
shifts faster than pop culture trends and will
even skip gears during downshifts when the driving
mode chosen is Sport or Sport Plus (which uses a higher idle speed for faster launches).
Bombing from corner to corner on the mercifully empty and endlessly twisting two - lane roads near Napa Valley, the automatic
even in sport - sharp
mode isn't quite as aggressive and intuitive in its gear selections as one might hope (think Mercedes - Benz Speedshift MCT);
shifting for yourself is the best way to keep the engine on the boil.
GR models get an
even more aggressive suspension tune with Sachs shocks, additional spot welding and bracing, a smaller steering wheel, and a manual
shift mode in CVT models that mimics a 10 - speed automatic.
Even in «manual»
mode, the Sonata forced
shifts around the 5,000 rpm mark.
The standard eight - speed automatic transmission works happily in tandem with the petrol engine,
shifting without fuss in automatic
mode but it's
even better when you use the elegant aluminium paddle
shifters.
Not so much: >> Suspension too harsh in dynamic
mode >> Interior predictably cramped for more than two passengers >> S tronic
shifts up for you,
even in manual
mode
Even out on the paved back roads of Quebec's countryside, the big Raptor stayed relatively squat in the corners at high speed, especially so in Sport
mode, one of six new «terrain management»
modes that adjust suspension, throttle, steering and
shift points, as well as keep control over the transfer case and locking rear differential.
Shifts are decisive in sport
mode, but
even better via the flappy paddles.
The sport - plus
mode even further stiffens the steering, and basically throws
shift points out the window, making every
shift happen at the top of the tachometer.
For a 180ish HP engine, I have not felt like there was not enough power at any time -
even in the Eco
mode of the transmission, which has three
modes plus fully manual
shifting (1 - 6th gear).
The CVT is rigged to simulate 10 gears (
even has a launch gear, a first in a passenger vehicle - oriented CVT) and comes with both a sport
mode and paddle
shifters.
Its Sport
mode livens things up, making the entire car feel tied down a bit harder, while Sport + lets it slide more, quickens the
shifts, the steering and the throttle response and it
even fires up the big - boy exhaust pipes.
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.
Under the overall umbrella of «Sport»
mode, for example, you can make tweaks to parameters such as throttle mapping, steering feedback, transmission
shift point, when the rear wings pop up, and
even how bright the headlights are.
It's also paired with an eight - speed transmission that serves smooth
shifts in auto
mode and crisp manual changes using the wheel - mounted paddles —
even if these do feel a little plasticky to use.
Particularly when
shifting gears manually and in conjunction with the SPORT and SPORT +
modes of Dynamic Driving Control, the transmission offers a most dynamic experience through modified gearshift points, optimised selection of gears and an
even greater increase in torque before
shifting.
The Drivelogic button on the console
even alters the strategy of the changes, reducing the torque in the more comfortable
modes to further smooth out
shifts.
The Rover rides neither too softly nor too stiffly, and there's
even a sport
mode that buttons down the suspension, adds steering weight and remaps the throttle and gearbox
shift schedule to oblige a bit more hustling.
Some felt that the
shift was laggy when compared to the dual - clutch M4 (or
even the ZF auto in the Jaguar FTYPE), while others found the
shifts a pleasure, working smoothly in eco and normal
modes but upping the game with prods through sport and sport s +.
We'd like
even more control and the responsiveness of an auto - manual
shift mode, but that's not offered.
Even though it has a nine - speed automatic transmission — which we've had problems with previously — we found the
shifting logic in Sport Plus
mode to be perfect for attacking corners slowly and coming out fast.
There are
even selectable driving
modes («Green», «Mid», and «Sport») that affect acceleration, steering,
shifting, and engine note.
There's little sign of turbo lag, particularly in Sport
mode, and performance will be more than adequate for most owners,
even if the transmission does
shift up just above 5000rpm.
Even in dynamic
mode, the box is often forced to gear down two if not three gears to gain passing power, and the
shifting delay is just a bit too long.
For $ 39,495 with the dual - clutch automatic, that adds a 10 - horsepower bump and a number of extra goodies, such as a blind - spot monitor, adaptive cruise control and VW's Dynamic Chassis Control system, which lets you play around with various driving
modes that adjust anything and everything, from the sensitivity of the steering and throttle response, to how soon the transmission
shifts and
even the volume of the exhausts.