Sentences with phrase «paddles behind»

The A3 also boasts two paddles behind the steering wheel that let drivers control the level of regenerative braking that adds charge to the battery.

Other changes include the introduction of a new CVT transmission which offers both conventional continuously variable transmission mode and a sporty sequential - shifting mode via paddles behind the steering wheel.

Plus, the gear changes themselves are smooth and fairly quick (if not as instantaneous as the automatics in, say, the BMW 5 Series and the Jaguar XF), and the transmission does a good job at selecting the most appropriate gear when you're not using the paddles behind the steering wheel to go up and down the «box.

Paddles behind the steering wheel let you choose four levels of regeneration while coasting and braking.

The direct - shift gearbox is computer - controlled with magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel.

It is equipped with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and is designed to offer quick, manual - like shifting when operated in manual mode, using either the gear selector or paddles behind the steering wheel.

The hands clench to the leather and Alcantara steering wheel and, in these modes, the gears are changed from the shift paddles behind the wheel as fast as in the supersporty exclusive SLS AMG.

Finally, the gearshift paddles behind the steering wheel are anodised.

Helping power transfer to the wheels is a six - speed DSG dual - clutch automatic transmission, controlled through shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

The transmission does feature «Tapshift,» a pair of paddles behind the steering wheel that allow you to shift up or down.

Using the paddles behind the wheel engages manual mode, but the gearbox is still too keen to change ratios for you and the full manual setting is hidden in the settings on the display screen.

Performance is helped by a limited - slip diff at the rear, and a six - speed sequential gearbox operated by paddles behind the steering wheel.

Volume can be adjusted with two small paddles behind the wheel.

The shift paddles behind the steering wheel are larger too, and are gorgeously milled from aluminum.

For starters, it features extra leather compared to the regular model, and the black upholstery and Dark Mirror trim are highlighted by the red stitching and the red gear - shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

For more fun, there are the shift paddles behind the steering wheel — using those cracks off the shifts with near - racecar speed.

A larger touchscreen, built - in navigation and shifter paddles behind the steering wheel that allow you to change gears do come on the SX cars, but — as they're considerably more expensive than the EX — we don't really feel they're worthy incentives for the higher spec cars.

One may choose Sport mode for a bit more zing, or shift it oneself with the paddles behind the wheel.

Plus, if you go for the 2.0 - liter model, you get shifter paddles behind the steering wheel, allowing you to simulate a more conventional automatic with six or eight - speeds (depending on which driving mode you engage) and thus solving the «holding onto its gear» criticism.

Operation must be clear and straightforward, via two ergonomic shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

It's not the most tuneful of operators, but the eight - speed automatic is a willing companion on your favourite road, even upping the entertainment stakes when you use the comically large aluminium paddles behind the wheel in manual mode.

There are flappy paddles behind the steering wheel for added urgency, but they hardly seem necessary.

An added bonus were paddles behind the steering wheel permitting to select gear - changes manually although it is worth a note that only highly trained drivers thus could do better than what was done by automatic gear - changes.

If the driver changes gears using the gear selector lever or the paddles behind the steering wheel, the transmission goes into a particularly sporty mode in which it allows the engine to rev up to the limit without shifting up.

The transmission is a dual - clutch direct - shift computer - controlled automatic transmission with seven gear ratios, with magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel and a shift time of less than 150 milliseconds, built by Ricardo of England rather than Borg - Warner, who designed the six speed DSG used in the mainstream Volkswagen Group marques.

The dual - clutch DCT seven - speed automatic gearbox also suits the Cooper D particularly well, providing smooth yet rapid gearchanges — it's just a shame there are no shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

It shifts quickly and smoothly in auto mode, and similarly well most of the time when using the paddles behind the wheel.

Therefore, it makes our job of recommending which options to go for really easy — bar the $ 2,600 Technology Package, which throws in satellite navigation and a blind spot warning system, you don't really need anything else (unless you want a power tailgate and shifter paddles behind the steering wheel, which will put you back another $ 400 and $ 550 respectively).

MANUAL: in this mode, the driver operates the transmission manually via shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

With BMW Valvetronic technology and unique magnesium / aluminum construction, this 255 - horsepower engine can be mated to either a six - speed manual or new six - speed STEPTRONIC transmission with shift paddles behind the steering wheel and direct selection of manual shifting.

Regardless of which engine you do end up selecting, your Infiniti Q60 will only be available with a seven - speed automatic transmission that you can also manually override using the shifter paddles behind the steering wheel.

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.

Also uses magnesium alloy paddles behind the steering wheel for instant manual F - 1 style gear changes.

The 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission (DCT) can be shifted manually via paddles behind the steering wheel or through the shift knob.

For a race car - style driving experience, the seven - speed DSG transmission with its extremely short shift times can also be operated via paddles behind the steering wheel.

On the ELR, the paddles behind the steering wheel don't shift the transmission.

Corsa mode lets you take control of the gearbox via the wing shaped paddles behind the steering wheel, but for road use, it's a bit too extreme.

The car's automatic eight - speed Tiptronic S gearbox works well and can be controlled by paddles behind the steering wheel when you want to change gears yourself.

If you keep your foot down the eight - speed M Steptronic transmission shifts through the gears precisely and rapidly, but flick one of the paddles behind the steering wheel and it hands over control instantly and allows you to hold the gears right up to the limiter.

Sport mode in the Kuga adds some steering weight and holds on to gears in the auto model, and the Ford also gets shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

The Renault doesn't have a sport mode at all, nor does it offer a proper manual mode — both the other cars do, and the Ford also gets shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

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.

Although a traditional gearshift system is standard, our test car had the now well - known F1 transmission operated by fixed fingertip paddles behind the multifunctional steering wheel.

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.

You can, however, use paddles behind the steering wheel to drop gears manually to improve acceleration.

With no conventional gearbox to mention, the paddles behind the steering wheel serve a much greener purpose.

The engine comes mated to a seven - speed multi-clutch automatic gearbox, with the obligatory paddles behind the steering wheel.

The large paddles behind the wheel feel satisfying to use, which helps bring back some of the driver engagement lost with the lack of a manual model.

The steering wheel is a rather odd 50 - pence - piece shape with a pair of coolly tactile metal gearshift paddles behind the spokes.

Changes can be operated with paddles behind the steering wheel, but we suspect few will bother - despite claims the LS is more of a driver's car than before, it's unlikely to be put into service as a B - road tearaway.