I can already hear the question forming in gearhead brains, but no, that does not mean
the return of a manual transmission; like the outgoing version, the latest is all continuously variable (CVT) automatic, all the time.
Porsche's track - focused 911 variant returns for the 991.2 generation with a reworked 4.0 - liter six - cylinder engine based on the previous GT3 RS, an available Touring package, a taller rear spoiler, and
the return of the manual transmission.
Not exact matches
In Versa S models, the engine is mated to either a five - speed
manual that
returns fuel economy
of 27/36 mpg (city / highway), or a four - speed automatic
transmission good for 26/35 mpg.
A six - speed automatic
transmission returns to handle the shifting duties; a plus / minus button on the column shifter allows for
manual shifts, but unfortunately the driver must first move the lever out
of D and into M.
The Rio's direct - injected engine is among the more efficient engines
of its size,
returning fuel economy ratings
of 29 mpg city and 37 highway with the
manual transmission.
The EcoSport S marked the
return of the famous 1.0 - litre EcoBoost engine which is mated to a six - speed
manual transmission.
The Gen2 6 - Speed Automatic
Transmission delivers fuel economy
of 14.81 kmpl while the
manual variant
returns a fuel efficiency
of 17.9 kmpl as per ICAT.
As part
of their plans they were preparing a DI version
of the I - 4, to boost real HP and allow a
return to relaxed and normal cam profiles, and perhaps to find a way to finish the
transmission factory, and build 6 & 7 speed dual - clutch
manual automatics.
The advantage
of a CVT
transmission is obvious if you look at the
manual transmission numbers: The 2013 Sentra
manual returns 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (8.7 / 6.5 L / 100 km).
When equipped with the
manual transmission the unit
returns a combined cycle fuel consumption
of 5.9 l / 100 km and generates CO2 emissions
of only 138 g / km - reduction
of 0.7 l / 100 km and 12 g / km.
When equipped with the
manual transmission and Stop & Start technology, the improved 1.4 D - 4D 90 unit
returns a combined cycle fuel consumption
of 3.8 l / 100 km and generates CO2 emissions
of only 99 g / km - a reduction
of 0.6 l / 100 km and 10 g / km.
There hasn't been any word on the 2015 WRX's specs, but we're assuming the winning formula
of a turbocharged I4, all - wheel drive setup with a
manual transmission available will
return.
On the fuel - efficiency side
of things, this engine
returns 19 mpg city / 25 mpg highway when paired to the
manual transmission, with a little less if equipped with the automatic
transmission.
Toyota claims that the
manual transmission offers a mileage
of 17.1 kmpl, while the automatic
returns 17.8 kmpl
of fuel efficiency.
Offered with a choice
of manual or automatic
transmissions, the CTS not only has a high fun - to - drive factor, but
returns surprisingly good fuel economy.
This engine and
transmission combination has a top speed
of 121 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 10.2 seconds, while its official combined cycle fuel - economy and emissions figures matches those
of the
manual version,
returning 74.3 MPG or 3.8 l / 100 km and producing just 99 g / km
of CO2.
According to Hyundai, the Veloster Turbo
returns a fuel economy
of 26mpg (city) and 38mpg (highway), figures available for the six - speed
manual transmission.
The VW matches the Ford's power - to - weight ratio
of 114.3 W / kg, says RedBook, and in this instance is likewise matched to a six - speed
manual transmission — which makes its
return in the latest generation Polo GTI — driving the front wheels.
Interestingly, the
manual returns poorer fuel economy numbers
of 27/36/30 city / highway / combined and this is largely due to how well Nissan has programmed the continuously variable
transmission.
After a year hiatus, the 2014 Audi R8
returns with revised model nomenclature, a mild face - lift, weight - saving measures and, best
of all, a new automated
manual transmission that provides a more legitimate automatic -
transmission option for customers who want it.
The DZIre AMT
returns an ARAI certified fuel efficiency figure
of 26.59 km / l, same as that
of the
manual transmission.
The 1.2 - litre i - VTEC petrol engine produces 88 PS
of power and 109 Nm
of torque, mated to 5 - speed
manual and automatic
transmissions,
returning a claimed 18 km / l
of fuel economy.
A 5.7 - liter Hemi V - 8 with 383 hp and 400 lb - ft
of torque is standard and for the truly serious the Cummins 6.7 - liter inline - six turbo - diesel
returns with 350 hp and a monstrous 650 lb - ft
of torque the latter being offered with the choice
of a six - speed automatic or
manual transmission.
When equipped with a 6 - speed
manual transmission, the unit
returns a combined cycle fuel consumption
of 6.6 L / 100 km (36 mpg US) and generates CO2 emissions
of 152 g / km.
A few years ago, I was one
of the people mourning the loss
of the
manual transmission, but now with its
return and having driven it back - to - back with a dual - clutch on track, I'm not sure which gearbox I would rather have.
This mill is paired with a 5 - speed
manual transmission gear box that helps in
returning a decent mileage
of around 18.7 Kmpl.
When equipped with the
manual transmission and a CCo, the 1.4 D - 4D 90 unit
returns a combined cycle fuel consumption
of 4.7 l / 100 km and generates CO2 emissions
of only 124 g / km.
When equipped with a 6 - speed
manual transmission, the unit
returns a combined cycle fuel consumption
of 6.6 l / 100 km and generates CO2 emissions
of only 152 g / km.
The celebrated control system, where outrageous, unrealistic powersliding can be «steered» to enable navigation through traffic during even the evilest
of hairpin bends, is a
returning staple, while good old fashioned racing lines, precise control and
manual transmission is still the recipe for experts.
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Manual transmission: As the microchip controls more and more of your car's powertrain, it stands to reason that automatic transmissions know when to shift better than you do, and return better fuel economy than manual transmission m
Manual transmission: As the microchip controls more and more
of your car's powertrain, it stands to reason that automatic
transmissions know when to shift better than you do, and
return better fuel economy than
manual transmission m
manual transmission models.