Sentences with phrase «precise shifts»

Cars with a five - speed transmission have a new, more precise shifter.

The manual will offer quick and precise shifts with a short - throw, while the automatic transmission will feature sporty shifts controlled by steering - wheel - mounted paddle shifts.

It's there, when you're referring to the wonderfully precise shift lever, the well weighted clutch and direct steering, that the old car really comes into focus.

The unit offers smooth and precise shift feel and great efficiency.

It feels as refined and the gearbox offers precise shifts, though the clutch still feels slightly heavy.

The available automatic transmission aids in smooth starts while offering quick, precise shifts at higher speeds.

If you can reach them, you'll get precise shifts that seem as quick as those with a dual - clutch automatic.

The auto transmission is good; it's smooth with precise shift points and doesn't come across as hunting for the right gear.

Both the five - and six - speed manuals provide precise shifts that make quick work of gear changes.

The manual offers quick and precise shifts with a short - throw, while the automatic transmission features aggressive, sporty shifts that are initiated by steering - wheel - mounted paddle shifters.

On the plus side, the revised gearbox has a snappier and more precise shift action, while the brakes make up for a lack of monster stopping power with a pedal action that's well - weighted and progressive, which helps to make light work of heel and toe downchanges.

You'll enjoy the paddle shifters as well, allowing for the kind of precise shifting rarely found in a minivan.

It's not the most precise shift in the world and although I never did manage to hook second when changing up to fourth, the thought was never far from my mind as I let the clutch out.

With a first - gear launch ratio of 18.4:1, this manual transmission offers quick acceleration with smooth, precise shift quality.

The SR's paddle shifters are mounted right on the steering column, putting precise shifting control at your fingertips.

This system allows extremely precise shifting that requires only 8 milliseconds thanks to gear preselection.

It is just as important for it to offer precise shifting as to provide the right ratios.

An extremely short - stroke shift lever provides the quick and precise shift response normally associated with racecar transmissions.

The no - cost optional 6 - speed manual transmission features easy gear changes, precise shift travel and optimum gear spacing for the new BMW 4 Series Coupe (not available for 428i xDrive).

For those who prefer greater involvement, the six - speed manual transmission with its short, car - like shifter, provides crisp and precise shifting matched perfectly to the generous torque output of the new diesels.

The new 6 - speed gearbox is as good as the old 5 - speed and has short and very precise shifts along with a good clutch action which makes it ideal for start - stop city traffic.

Both cars are mated to 5 - speed manual gearboxes, both having precise shifting mechanism.

Both of these potent domestics have the Tremec TR6060 transmission and, in fact, share a few gear ratios, but we prefer the ZL1's more precise shift action.

The pedals are placed in a good way for precise shifting.

The Si also adds upgraded brakes, an adaptive suspension, limited - slip differential, and a snickier, more precise shifter for the six - speed manual.

It launched hard and began to build speed, snapping off quick, precise shifts in the meat of the diesel's powerband.

And, call us old timers, but we find it easier and more rewarding to select the right gear with the M235i's precise shift lever than with the Alfa's paddles.

Topped with a solid aluminum shift knob, the unit offers smooth and precise shift feel with crisply defined shift gates.

A 4.41 ratio spread offers improved fuel efficiency at faster speeds and delivers quick acceleration with smooth, precise shift quality.

In typical BMW fashion, the five - speed manual provided smooth and precise shifts with the signature «tink» into each gate and gear ratios perfectly mated to the engine's rpm band.

Even though the Soul is not powerful or necessarily sporty, a firm, precise shifter would go a long, long way in upping the fun - to - drive quotient.

The light clutch pedal and precise shifter, Honda hallmarks, were delightful and appreciated, seeing how we had to shift often to make the most of the engine's meager torque.

Tipping the paddles elicits an instant, precise shift.

Performance isn't everything, as Jeff puts it, «The sound of the door, the sound of the key turning the ignition on, the sound of the e-brake being released, the sound of the carburetors springing to life, the sound of the precise shift from 1st to 2nd — that click, that you know you're seated right there — the sound of the cams chattering in a low gear,» that's what gets him excited.

Instead, the driving experience is very burly, with a deliberate clutch and a beefy yet precise shifter.

Car, driver, and road connect through the precise shifts of the seven - speed dual - clutch automatic and the deliberate, weighty steering.

Accessing the engine's potential is made easier by the standard six - speed manual» box, which benefits from slick and precise shift action — there's the spirit, if not quite the accuracy, of the MX - 5 roadster in this transmission.

Precise shifting and a reduction of engine rpm's are key benefits that result in lower emissions.

We all agreed that the four - speed automatic could be an even smoother and more precise shifter than the 4L60E in Chevy's Silverado, our fullsize tranny favorite.

This and the precise shift action make keeping up the power flow a pleasure.

The whine of the supercharger is a pleasing audible tone, and the six - speed manual gearbox offers tight and precise shift action.

The automatic transmissions are again typically Volkswagen with smooth operation and precise shifting.

The four - speed automatic transmission delivers crisp, precise shifts, and features a tow / haul mode that limits gear hunting when towing or driving in mountainous or hilly terrain.

The turbocharged 2.3 - liter is strong with power coming in steady and fast, and the transmission is good enough to keep up with quick and precise shifts.

The MG9 has also been tuned for improved shift feel, with a dual - mass flywheel, twin - disc clutch, and triple synchros for smooth, precise shifts.

The precise shifter caught me off guard in a good way, and I'm pleased that Acura sees fit to offer the six - speed manual in its higher - level, AWD - equipped trims.

The automatic transmission has a new reducing valve and solenoid valve for smoother shift quality while the manual transmission has been refined for more precise shifts.

With more power, a stiffer suspension system, power steering and a precise shifter, the Aspire would be a terrific little car.