Sentences with phrase «pedal input»

The automatic transmission's sport mode chooses gears well in response to gas pedal input.

A torque converter ensures a direct connection between the accelerator pedal inputs and the engine response.

And regardless of if you're braking or accelerating, vehicle responses are always one beat behind pedal inputs.

The 2.0 - litre turbo - four has an effortless delivery, and it's easy to maintain smooth pedal inputs.

The POWER mode provides a 25 % higher throttle response to accelerator pedal input.

Krafcik's complaint about CVTs is the «non-linearity» between pedal input from the driver, and the sound you hear.

Response to throttle pedal input is brisk, acceleration is peppy, and the car generally responds and performs like any conventional compact car.

Off the line, moderate pedal inputs are met with lazy nothingness, followed by way more power than you thought you asked for.

However, we always felt the need to keep a foot poised over the brake pedal just in case, and found that the occasional dose of good old - fashioned pedal input was needed for us to keep up with the flow of the traffic.

Corolla's engineers maximized the fuel saving design inherent in a pulley CVT while enhancing its operation to provide a more «direct feel» to pedal inputs through careful analysis of traditional automatic transmission operation.

Brake - throttle override: Allows driver to stop the vehicle when throttle and brake inputs occur simultaneously; electronic throttle control reduces engine - power output until vehicle stops or pedal inputs cease

Most people do get used to the revs staying in one band or another depending on severity of gas - pedal input as the eCVT adjusts ratios progressively to accelerate.

And what's impressive is that any enthusiastic pedal input is instantly rewarded with some enticing exhaust growling too.

After a certain amount of pedal input (sorry boss), the 1.5 L reared its small head with a glorious sound (compared to the whine of the hybrid battery, at least), and treated me with a decent amount of pick - up.

Assuming enough battery charge, if the driver selects the «E-Mode» button, the electric mode is maintained up to 44 mph and allows for more aggressive gas pedal inputs.

In ECO mode, throttle response to aggressive accelerator pedal inputs is reduced and air - conditioning control optimized for improved fuel economy.

Direct injection, a twin - scroll turbocharger, and Valvetronic (which replaces the throttle with variable - lift valves) allow engineers to calibrate the powertrain for quick response to pedal inputs.

Distronic adaptive cruise control is available, and this includes traffic jam assist, so it is able to bring the van to a complete halt in stop - start traffic and set off again without any pedal input from the driver.

Excellent Throttle Response Even though throttle response isn't exactly a feature, the Accord responds so naturally to the driver's gas pedal inputs that we're compelled to note it here.

And Hill Start Assist (HSA) holds the vehicle in place on a hill start without rolling back for up to two seconds, monitoring the driver's pedal input to permit smooth advancement from a stalled position in tricky situations.

Our test unit showed excellent lateral stability when pitched into high - speed turns, and brake feel in particular was exceptional - no grabs or twitches, with progressive, predictable response to pedal input.

It responded directly and evenly to my gas pedal input, with enough easy modulation that I could creep forward when I wanted, or get immediate thrust when I needed it.

In electric vehicles, this system controls the electric motors by sensing the accelerator pedal input and sending commands to the power inverter modules.

Acceleration is merely adequate, and the engine and transmission are often slow to respond to gas pedal inputs.

The accelerator feels disconnected, as if a computer is analyzing the pedal input before giving the go - ahead.

Push the E-Mode button and the emissions - free speed is extended up to 44 mph and the vehicle's gas pedal inputs can be more aggressive.

With the Drive mode selector switched in Normal setting, the shifts are soft and seamless, and the gearbox is still decently quick to react to pedal inputs.

They also claim that the Stage 2 helps the LT - 4 respond better to pedal input, making the Z06 feel «more like a racecar on a road course, yet with the manners and temperament of a car that can easily be driven comfortably daily on the street.»

And although many of today's automatic transmissions quickly upshift to the highest gear possible and are reluctant to downshift (both strategies are used to boost mpg numbers), the Mazda 6's automatic is responsive to gas pedal inputs and never feels flat - footed when you're initiating highway passing maneuvers.

But once you're cruising in top gear, the Cherokee can be a bit reluctant to downshift in response to gas pedal inputs

The very spontaneous response to accelerator pedal input, the precision and the design focusing on driving dynamics are hallmark features of AMG As such we are providing an additional lifestyle - oriented customer group with a further attractive offering from Affalterbach», explains Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes - AMG GmbH.

We found the 3.8 not only has the horses the minivan has lacked, but it also is now so responsive to pedal input that you'll look down and find the needle at 65 mph when you could have sworn you were doing only 55.

This saves weight and optimizes the response time to the driver's accelerator pedal input, particularly when accelerating and during load changes.

And although many automatic transmissions in cars that boast high mpg numbers quickly upshift to the highest gear possible and are reluctant to downshift, the Mazda 6's automatic is responsive to gas pedal inputs and never feels flat - footed when you're initiating highway passing maneuvers.

If the driver selects the «E-Mode» button to the right of the shift lever, the zero - emissions, electric mode is maintained up to 44 mph (71 km / h) and allows for more aggressive gas pedal inputs.

Power from the 2.0 - liter was very good, though there was occasionally a bit of lag between a pedal input and the seat - of - the - pants feel of acceleration at speed.

While the hybrid likes a light foot, it has a tendency to smooth out pedal input, which is good for fuel economy, but can create a slight lag when you need a quick squirt of power for a pass.

The system automatically and continuously analyzes and interprets the driver's brake - pedal inputs and adjusts the braking force to suit.

[20] In the high - speed test, the SUV was quickly turned with no pedal input, [21] causing a sideways slide before the vehicle stability control (VSC) initiated a full stop.