Sentences with phrase «optional paddles»
"Optional paddles" refers to a feature or equipment that is not necessary or required, but can be chosen or added if desired. Full definition
Inside, there are new graphics for the instrument cluster as well as a sportier steering wheel with optional paddle shifters.
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Buyers also have a choice of a 7 - speed automatic (with optional paddle shifters) or a 6 - speed manual transmission.
Gears can also be shifted via optional paddles on the steering wheel.
The driver can operate them manually, including via optional paddles on the steering wheel.
The hybrid powertrain will be coupled to a CVT (continuously variable transmission) like the current version, but will also feature a new Sport mode which offers simulated 6 - speed sequential shifts with optional paddle shifters.
It can simulate seven gears operable via optional paddle shifters (for EX, EX-L versions), and the manual transmission increases from formerly five to now six speeds — but retains the same final drive ratio.
A ZF eight - speed automatic with a manual mode and optional paddle shifting will be the sole U.S. gearbox.
A six - speed manual gearbox is standard with an optional paddle - shift auto, and the company promises a «beautiful growling sound» from its «Record Monza» exhaust system.
What aren't so great are the optional paddles.
The four - banger will make a claimed 450 hp and 350 lb - ft of torque; the transmission will be a six - speed manual with an optional paddle - shifted automatic coming later.
The optional paddle shifters here added a modicum of fun, too.
Both the standard six - speed manual and optional paddle - shift PDK automatic gearbox are fine companions, and the choice comes down to personal taste and budget.
The Coupe and Cooper S have an optional paddle - shift six speed Steptronic automatic for those who do not want the manual option.
Fitted with either the 6 - speed manual transmission or optional paddle - shift 8 - speed automatic (a better choice given the manual's long throws), the 2016 Genesis Coupe feels strong and willing, especially in a straight line.
The eight - speed is easy to work, with the optional paddle shifters quickly rowing up and down all those gears, each popping off in surprisingly quick fashion.
The optional paddle shifters and the steering mounted buttons are perfectly accessible.
In true Audi tradition, it's a very good overall gearbox, thanks to it smooth operation, its responsiveness to manual overrides via the gear selector or the optional paddles behind the steering wheel and its quick gear changes.
The six - cylinder sends its power to the rear wheels via a six - speed manual transmission and an electronic limited - slip differential, though our tester came equipped with the optional paddle - shifted eight - speed automatic.
Coupled to a $ 1,500 optional paddle shift sport automatic transmission that features a «launch control» when accelerating, we timed our tester from zero to 60 - mph in just 5.9 seconds.
It's fancy with optional paddle shifting and is reported to not «drone» like other CVTs.
Other models can be had with a six - speed automatic transmission with optional paddle shifters or the CVT but sadly there is no manual option.
The driver can operate S tronic via the selector lever or with the optional paddles on the steering wheel.
S tronic can be operated using the short selector lever or with the optional paddles on the steering wheel.
The 435i 8 speed is the familiar ZF gearbox and can be placed in manual mode and shifted via the optional paddle shifters.
Credit: Jeremy Lips / Tom's GuideThe Elite's button layout is nearly identical to that of a regular Xbox One pad, though the face buttons are now all black, and the d - pad, thumb stick shafts and optional paddles are all made of sturdy stainless steel.
Credit: Jeremy Lips / Tom's GuideThe Elite's button layout is nearly identical to that of a regular Xbox One pad, though the face buttons are now all black, and the d - pad, thumb stick shafts and optional paddles are all made of sturdy stainless steel.