Back in the transmission's
normal mode the shifts are slurred like a traditional automatic gearbox, but the same mighty performance is always on tap regardless of your driving mode.
When driving in
normal mode the shift strategy can be a bit reluctant to drop a gear or two, but select Sport mode and it's too keen to kick down — and then hangs on to gears too long.
Not exact matches
Minigame AI is also a little inconsistent, as there are times in the
normal mode where difficulty will
shift randomly.
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.
Whenever director Barbet Schroeder and writer Tony Gayton
shift the focus to the complex relationship between these two, the film breaks from the
normal thriller
mode and flirts with becoming something more smart and interesting.
There are three driving
modes to choose from —
Normal, Dynamic, and Individual — and they affect throttle mapping,
shift strategy, steering feel, and damper setting.
Driver selectable Terrain
Modes:
Normal; Sport; Weather (AWD); Mud and Sand (4HIGH, locked for enhanced traction in deep, loose surfaces); Baja (places vehicle in 4HIGH with unique transmission
shift schedule and engine controls utilizing anti-lag technology for high - speed desert racing); Rock Crawl (4LOW with locking rear differential; additional gear reduction (2.64:1 ratio) provides a 50:1 crawl ratio).
DDC's four
modes — Comfort,
Normal, Sport and Sport + — vary the suspension settings, along with accelerator sensitivity, automatic
shifting behavior, power steering assist and traction control.
And that's in
Normal mode, switch the powertrain
mode to Sport or Track and the
shifts become sharper still.
The driver determines the stiffness through the various driving
modes, ranging from
Normal to «Sport +,» which conceivably adjusts the throttle mapping, transmission
shift points, and stiffness of the suspension.
Shift modes are automatic, normal, sport and wet; within these, shift speeds can be selected in seven stages between 0.2 and a yawning 1.0 sec
Shift modes are automatic,
normal, sport and wet; within these,
shift speeds can be selected in seven stages between 0.2 and a yawning 1.0 sec
shift speeds can be selected in seven stages between 0.2 and a yawning 1.0 seconds.
Rotate the dial to select drive
modes:
Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and a new Individual setting that calls up driver pre-programmed tuning of things like dynamic engine mounts,
shift maps, throttle response, exhaust, and PASM adjustable suspension.
There are
Normal, Sport, and Sport +
modes with
shifter paddles to tailor your driving experience the way you like it.
As it is, I settle for Sport — the best
shift option if you're leaving the» box in auto
mode (the
normal setting slurs gears utterly imperceptibly and maximises fuel efficiency, which is impressive but a bit boring).
The standard Adaptive Dynamics package offers a choice of Dynamic or
Normal modes (it adjust chassis stiffness, steering and
shift response, and throttle mapping).
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).
Transmission: Electronic 8 - Speed ZF Automatic - inc: ZF 8HP70, JaguarDrive Control w /
normal, eco, dynamic and rain / ice / snow
mode, JaguarDrive Selector rotary gear selector and steering wheel mounted
shift paddles
This engine is paired with 6 - speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence and sequential
shift mode, which lets you choose between Sport, ECO, and
Normal Modes.
Normal and ECO
modes made the Sonata drive like any other midsize 4 cylinder car, but the transmission super quick
shifts made the car seem quicker.
Instead of a gear
shift lever, the RLX uses a push button setup that includes sport and
normal drive
modes.
Shifting modes include Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Auto Ice for low traction driving surfaces, and Manual for when the driver wants to do the s
Shifting modes include Auto
Normal, Auto Sport, Auto Ice for low traction driving surfaces, and Manual for when the driver wants to do the
shiftingshifting.
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 su
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 su
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
Flicking between
Normal and Sport
modes we struggled to find an auto
mode to fit the bill, preferrring to
shift ourselves.
I suspect the culprit is the automatic gearbox though — a 6 - speed slush - box whose 3 drive
modes (Economy,
Normal, and Snow) did little to change the character of its
shift programming.
The new C - HR comes standard with a 2.0 - Liter 4 - Cylinder DOHC 16 - Valve with Valvematic engine with Sport,
Normal, and ECO
modes that is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and
Shift Mode (CVTi - S).
6 - speed automatic electronically controlled transmission - inc: intelligence (ECT - i), OD, sequential -
shift, pwr
mode,
normal mode, snow
mode
The three different
modes for the powertrain —
normal, sport and track — all have different
shift characteristics, similar to the 675LT we drove a few years ago.
These features include:
Normal and Sport driving
modes, a leather - trimmed steering wheel with paddle
shifters as well as audio controls, voice command and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC).
The V6 CVT features a «Sport»
mode controller with a high - speed central processing unit and Adaptive
Shift Controller with adaptive logic for faster
shifting in both
normal and manual
modes.
That's accessed by a button marked IDS (integrated dynamics) that shuffles among eco,
normal, and two sport
modes with remapped throttle response,
shift points, steering feel, and auto stop - start (smoother than the 3 Series).
For use around town and other
normal driving situations, Normal mode scheduling uses relatively low - speed shift points to deliver unobtrusive shifting for maximum comfort together with optimum fuel ec
normal driving situations,
Normal mode scheduling uses relatively low - speed shift points to deliver unobtrusive shifting for maximum comfort together with optimum fuel ec
Normal mode scheduling uses relatively low - speed
shift points to deliver unobtrusive
shifting for maximum comfort together with optimum fuel economy.
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 +.
Acura technology firsts on the 2014 RLX Sport Hybrid SH - AWD also include an electronic gear selector that replaces the conventional, center console - mounted
shift lever with an efficiently packaged push - button array allowing the driver to easily select the desired
mode — Park, Drive and Reverse, as well as Sport and
Normal driving
modes.
With a much - improved suspension, console - adjustable drive
modes (
normal, sport), a 306 hp V6 engine, eight - speed automatic and paddle
shifters standard, the Genesis really can be considered a world - class sports sedan.
Siri ® Eyes Free, Auxiliary audio jack, 6.1 - inch touch - screen display, Multi-function in - key remote keyless entry system, Phone book access, Cruise control, Six speakers,
Normal and Sport driving
modes, 12V auxiliary power outlet, Integrated backup camera with projected path, Hands - free phone capability, Music streaming via Bluetooth ® wireless technology, AM / FM CD player,
Shift Mode, Advanced voice recognition, USB 2.0 port with iPod ® connectivity and control
Acceleration is smooth and seems to redline way too early, a beautiful transmission is a pleasure to
shift, the responsive steering has three settings from comfort to
normal to sports
mode, and the sound of the 8cyl is aggressive enough to make me smile every time I push the start button.
Integrated backup camera with projected path, USB 2.0 port with iPod ® connectivity and control, Siri ® Eyes Free, AM / FM CD player,
Normal and Sport driving
modes, Cruise control, 6.1 - inch touch - screen display, Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, 12V auxiliary power outlet,
Shift Mode, Advanced voice recognition, Multi-function in - key remote keyless entry system, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth ® wireless technology, Hands - free phone capability, Six speakers, Auxiliary audio jack
The transmission's automatic
normal mode short
shifts, going for fuel economy over power.
The torque delivery is amazing and the gear
shifting silky smooth in
normal mode.
It has plenty of closely stacked intermediate ratios to haul through, it
shifts quickly and cleanly in manual
mode and its automatic
shifting behaviour can be tailored to your tastes using either Sport or
Normal mode on the PASM suspension.
Yet dial it back into
Normal or Eco
modes and the ride and
shifts smooth out, letting you concentrate on the comfortable and quiet interior, and play with the new InControl touch - screen infotainment system.
The available Terrain Management System lets you
shift on the fly into one of four
modes - Grass / Gravel / Snow, Mud Ruts, Sand and
Normal mode.
The CVT's savior among the car guy crowd may very well be a manufacturer's willingness to program stepped «gears» into the transmission's
shift pattern either in
normal operation, or in a special sport or manual
mode.
For
normal road driving, these vehicles are
shifted into 2WD
mode, preventing damage to the transfer case; though full - time systems can not go to 2WD
mode.
It feels quick, once you've set the drive
mode dial to Sport, since the transmission
shifts a bit sluggishly in the other choices of
Normal or Eco.
Following Audi's easy driving characteristic, in
normal mode the transmission
shifted quietly and smoothly, generally seeking higher gears to improve fuel economy.
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.
In
normal mode, gears take 240 millisecs to
shift, which is also fast for a
normal road going car.
A switch near the console - mounted
shifter allows the driver to choose between «performance» and «
normal»
modes.
The center console has a couple of cup holders, the gear
shifter, and a button for the electronic emergency brake, a built - in cell phone charger, and you can choose from Eco,
Normal, and Sport
modes.