Sentences with word «notchy»

For those buyers who prefer a manual transmission, Subaru says it has «significantly enhanced» the currently notchy shifter feel of its six - speed transmission with a new synchro design producing less friction.

Our test vehicle's six - speed manual transmission is a little notchy in the lower gears but otherwise fuss free, while the clutch is light and progressive.

The six - speed manual gearbox is slightly notchy in feel but it's well positioned and contributes to a comfortable driving position.

The manual transmission is a truck - like notchy gearbox however, the clutch is light and the ratios are well stacked for both city and highway drivability.

The pedals are placed well for downshifting, and the shifter feels good even if it gets a bit notchy at times.

The process wasn't as notchy as an Infiniti G37, but it was nowhere near as smooth as a BMW 335i.

We tried the manual with both engines, and it's the usual VW Group fare: A light action, slightly notchy as each ratio engages, and not particularly tactile.

The short shifter is perfect for the car, even though it can be somewhat notchy at times.

The exhaust note is both a bit loud and a bit boomy (Roush actually does the whang - crackle - thump small - block Ford noise a little better, and without the highway boom), and the shift linkage is a bit too notchy for my tastes (again, Roush's cue - ball, Hurst - copy lever appeals to me more here, with its lighter effort and equally short throws).

The 5 - speed manual gearbox is a revised version of the old one found in the Swift, and although the ratios are much the same, the shift quality is far smoother and less notchy in the Suzuki Baleno.

Gear shifts are still very notchy though and even the lever feels heavy, but the clutch is very light.

The six - speed manual gearbox is rather notchy and, at times, awkward to use, which comes as a surprise given that most of the group's manual» boxes feel slick and well oiled.

The gear shifts aren't very notchy but not the slickest either.

So it's a shame it's undermined by the six - speed manual gearbox, which suffers from an extremely notchy action and long throw.

The manual shift is smooth and quick, if a touch notchy through neutral, while the automatic shifts are instant and well damped, just like a good Japanese car's.

The short, notchy throw of the six - speed» box — about as tactile as it gets this side of a Caterham — and the 2.0 - litre engine's alarming enthusiasm for escalating crank speeds mean it's no chore to keep boost pressure high.

The meaty clutch in the Genesis has a positive engagement point near the top of its travel, and the high - mounted shifter, although notchy when cold, is a pleasure to row through the gears.

Noise levels are low unless you push the engine hard and the controls are light, with the exception of the 6 - speed manual gearbox, which is extremely notchy and cumbersome to use.

Also worth mentioning is that gearshifts on the Ford IB5 gearbox are a touch notchy and aren't suited to quick shifts.

(We're still awaiting word whether the all - electric e-tron variant, with 456 hp and a claimed 280 - mile range, will reach the U.S.) If you're looking for the frantically revving 4.2 - liter V - 8 and notchy gated manual shifter, search the used - car market.

I found the steering almost leaden, the six - speed a tad notchy.

It's a heavy bus, but the steering is spot on, communicative and not over-light; the ceramic brakes are perfectly weighted and reel in the car's 1700 kg with ease; and while the clutch is a little woolly and the gearshift notchy, changing cogs feels positive.

6SM no longer notchy.

Speed builds instantaneously, and a quick, notchy upshift through the transmission's narrow gates helps me hit 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds.

What makes this variant special is the famous Getrag - built G50 five - speed gearbox, which superseded the slow, notchy Porsche - built, 915 five - speed gearbox.

Unfortunately, the five - speed's shift action is pretty notchy.

I was in my»99 M5, idling in traffic when I noticed the brake pedal feel became really notchy.

The dCi's gearshift is distinctly notchy and if you don't specify the Recaros you'll find the driving position a bit lofty, but otherwise it's a very fine car.

It's fairly notchy, which some people don't like, but it engages firmly and positively, yet it works well with gentle, precise movements.

The gears aren't especially notchy, and overall it's a combination that takes no time at all to adjust to, provided you want a manual transmission in your Caddy coupe.

It's still a highly entertaining and involving car to drive, especially with the precise yet notchy six - speed manual transmission (an eight - speed automatic is available with the S).

Shifts are indeed more fluid than the direct yet often notchy STI gearbox, and the extra gear helps enhance the boxer - four's already potent acceleration.

While the stick is sportingly short and short - throw, its action across the gate is surprisingly notchy.

The gear shifts are notchy which is well complimented by a nicely weighed clutch.

The shifter, while not a precision short throw like we've seen in some Hondas, is solid and sufficiently notchy.

The Legacy's five - speed manual gearbox (a four - speed automatic also is available) has a precise clutch, and its gear selection, typically notchy through second, works with an overall smoothness reminiscent of a Honda.

The EcoSport's gearbox is much more slicker than the Duster's notchy unit.

The five or six - speed manual gearboxes aren't particularly pleasant to use, either, as the occasionally notchy shift gate lacks precision.

Traction is superb and the six - speed manual gearbox shifts with more precision than some of the older, notchier BMW gearshifts.

Even my shifter seems so notchy and clunky compared to the velvety smoothness of this one.

The powerhouse powertrain is backed up with a beautifully notchy Tremec T5 five - speed manual transmission that sends the full 545 - hp to the rear wheels, while braking duties are handled by upgraded bits from Wilwood; 13 - inch discs sit up front, 12 - inch ones at rear.

The six - speed manual transmission is still very well matched to the rest of the drivetrain and, if anything, is a slightly slicker shift compared to my MINI's notchier changes.

We cursed the Maxima's tractor - like gear selector and notchy detents as we missed the second - to - third shift during our first few days with the car.

Using belts is fine, but the Thrustmaster T - GT also has a slightly notchy turn feel that we were hoping too see smoothed - out in the upgrade from T300RS to T - GT.

Obviously, Apple, the iPhone, and other Android powered iPhone clones aren't mentioned at all, making it all sound like OnePlus's next phone design would have been notchy regardless of the competition's design decisions.

The five - speed shifter is a little notchy with the oversized shift knob.

Its minimal low - end torque (126 pound - feet at 4,200 rpm) could be a hassle in traffic, while the six - speed manual's notchy shift action and closely spaced gates made it easy to grab the wrong gear.