Sentences with phrase «prefer traditional automatics»

CVT transmissions have a come a long way in recent years, but we still prefer traditional automatics, especially eight - speed units.

Some drivers prefer traditional automatic transmissions.

Not exact matches

Under hard acceleration, the CVT can leave the engine at high revs for longer than we'd prefer, but many cars in this class are rather loud during acceleration even with traditional automatic transmissions.

Like the seven - speed item it replaces, the new unit remains an automatic gearbox with a wet clutch arrangement rather than a traditional torque - converter, or a more sophisticated double - clutch unit prefered by some rivals.

Most small cars come with traditional four -, five - or now more commonly, six - speed automatic transmissions, although you can find manual gearboxes, if you are more of a do - it - yourselfer who prefers a more engaging driving experience.

Nissan / Infiniti seem to build «em better than most, but if I'm forced to pick an automatic, I'd still prefer traditional stepped gears versus the rubber - band effect sometimes felt in CVTs.