Sentences with phrase «paddle shifters behind»

Even when engaging seven «virtual» gears with the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, the transmission just never seems to be on the same page as the engine.

Those opting for the Amaze petrol with CVT will be happy to know that it's the only car in the segment that gets paddle shifters behind the steering wheel for changing gears.

It being a DCT, I'm supposed to tell you now that there are paddle shifters behind the wheel, but, surprise!

Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel convey that Optima is built for people who are passionate about cars.

The engine is mated to a newly developed 6 - speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

Under the hood, however, Volkswagen showed it's not hopeless when it comes to fun and threw in a 3.6 - liter TSI VR6 powerplant serving 280 hp using a six - speed auto DSG gearbox (with paddle shifters behind the wheel) acting as the waiter.

You can also use the paddle shifters behind the wheel, if you're feeling extremely adventurous that day.

Automakers will install paddle shifters behind the steering wheel of select sporty models.

Gear shifting was done via the standard paddle shifters behind the steering wheel; there was no gear lever on the centre tunnel, but rather a small T - shaped handle used to quickly engage first gear and reverse when manoeuvring at slow speed.

I know there are paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

Not only is the CVT expected to offer greater efficiency at the gas pump, but with a set of Sequential Shiftmatic paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, it also comes with a simulated 10 speeds to play with.

Kona Electric also has an adjustable regenerative braking system that a driver can control via paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

By using the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, it's easy to keep the V6 boiling near its 4,800 - rpm torque peak.

Other details that can be made out include stitching around the touchscreen and paddle shifters behind the wheel.

After pushing «drive» any manual gear changing is done with the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

Here again, the new ZF eight - speed transmission proves its worth, allowing precise manual control with the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

Paddle shifters behind the wheel are there for those that want more involvement.

The eight - speed will include paddle shifters behind that M Sport steering wheel.

Most buyers, though, will opt for the continuously variable automatic that comes with magnesium paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

The F - Sport Package includes transmission paddle shifters behind the steering wheel that will almost certainly never be used more than once by any owner — and that likely only during the initial test drive.

Numerically higher gearing would quicken acceleration, increase torque at the rear wheels, and create more opportunities for using the ideally placed paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

The DSG automatic shifts quickly, especially when you use the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, but it's slow to engage and lags upon initial takeoff and when pulling out of corners.

The Corvette manual also has a paddle shifter behind the wheel, here operating the auto - blip function on the manual gearbox.

The adjustable regenerative braking system allows the driver to adjust the intensity of the regenerative braking by using the paddle shifts behind the steering wheel.

Not exact matches

To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one of the big shift paddles at redline and feel the 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.

The system is activated through two paddles behind the steering wheel, similar to what's used for a paddle - shifted transmission.

The # 1950 Performance Pack brings variable dampers, paddles behind the steering wheel for manual shifting, and a limited - slip differential.

It has an unusual auto manual shift either on the shifter or gamer like paddles behind the steering wheel.

The V8 is present but relatively subdued in normal driving, but in Sport and Corsa there's a boisterous blare and crackle on the overrun as accompaniment; sturdy paddles behind the wheel allow you to shift gears manually.

Shift paddles behind the steering wheel let the driver pick ratios in the dual - clutch gearbox, while split - level transparent display panels position useful information at a suitable distance from the driver.

Your head snaps back with enough intensity to cause whiplash as the GT - R easily hits 1 g of force shifting hard from 1st to 2nd gear using titanium paddles behind the steering wheel.

The transmission feels nearly as quick as a dual - clutch unit, and the giant paddles behind the wheel feel so good to your fingertips you'll never want to leave the shifter in automatic mode.

Its 300 - hp V - 6 engine pairs to a continuously variable transmission that neither howls nor hinders the driving experience like most CVTs do, and big, sparkly, unnecessary shift paddles are mounted behind the flat - bottom steering wheel.

There's pupil - widening understeer on the slippery approach to a dropping left - hander, but a brief pull at both shift paddles interrupts the push from behind, making the front tires rebound at once with the tarmac while encouraging rear - wheel steering to tighten the arc.

A completely digital instrument cluster sits behind a steering wheel with big, thick, aluminum shift paddles.

It would be surprising if this extended to the fitment of a manual transmission; in fact it's no surprise to find the SLS has the latest AMG interpretation of the Mercedes 7G - tronic automatic (with paddle - shifters behind the steering wheel).

The 8 - speed automatic has a manual - shifting mode, and it responds well enough to up - and downshift commands using the paddles behind the wheel.

The form picks up on the steering wheel, behind which sit small aluminum paddle shifters framing a massive analog, 300 mph speedometer flanked by TFT screens.

We're instructed to always run the transmission in manual mode and use the shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

Also, though the six - speed automatic transmission's manual mode and paddle shifters inspire quick, throttle - blipping shifts from the little engine behind you, the car will automatically upshift around 6,500 rpm and deny you downshifts if the engine is revving too high.

The semi-automatic transmission can be engaged in manual mode wherein one can up - shift or down - shift using the console - mounted shifter selecter or the paddle shifters just behind the steering wheel, without the need of a clutch pedal.

Behind the blown V - 8 goes either a Tremec MG6 6 - speed featuring 5 - mode launch control or a Hydra - Matic 6L90 with the same number of speeds and paddle shifters.

2) the paddle shift (for the transmission) behind the steering wheel needs to be stationary, not moving with the steering wheel.

Power is coming from a 450hp 4.7 liter V8 linked to a six - speed automatic gearbox with paddle - shifters behind the steering wheel.

While the Merc unit almost matches the ZF in terms of comfort driving, it clearly falls behind when it comes to quick shifts and driver interaction — the paddles on the AMG steering wheel are aptly placed, but the setup doesn't necessarily invite you to use them.

Power comes from the Volkswagen 3.6 - liter TSI ® VR6, which makes 280 horsepower, tied to a six - speed DSG ® dual - clutch automatic transmission, controlled through shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

Furthermore, the «M» button will switch to the manual mode, in which the one behind the wheel will use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to make that sporty feeling skyrocket.

The «Manual» mode can be activated from a separate switch, while the man behind the wheel has the freedom to shift gears using the paddles on the steering wheel.

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MINI introduced a dual - clutch DCT seven - speed automatic gearbox to replace the older six - speed automatic, and the new gearbox is more in keeping with the MINI's sporty nature, providing smooth yet rapid gear changes — it's just a shame there are no shift paddles behind the steering wheel.