Not exact matches
The action of the
shift lever is firm and precise, and the clutch pedal has been adjusted so you can better
feel the engagement point.
Most everything you touch
feels rich (which was not necessarily the case with the last FX), from the magnesium
shift levers to the weighty gear selector.
From door to door, there's a seriously solid
feel to handles, knobs, switches,
levers and the
shifter.
The five - speed manual transmission has that long - lost
shift quality that only Ferraris of a certain age can deliver: a deliberate, weighty
feel that's initially tight as you take the
lever out of one gear, then frees up as you cross the gate before tightening once more as the next gear slots home.
Or
shift the
lever to the Tiptronic ® position for the hands - on fun
feel of a manual.
The
shift lever and its surrounding cadre of buttons, knobs and dials would look at home in a private jet, while the optional wood grain lends a more classic
feel.
Other manufacturers really have a thing or two to learn from Mazda when it comes to making a gear
lever feel good when
shifting - they have short and precise throws, they are stiff but not overly and the result is pure pleasure for stick
shift fans.
Gear
shifts are still very notchy though and even the
lever feels heavy, but the clutch is very light.
For the driver, this has reduced gear
shift travel and also delivered a more connected
feel, allowing the
shift lever to snap easily into position with a minimum of effort.
The
shifter itself is lovely, with appropriate
feel and travel from the
lever, although the clutch pedal's action is entirely devoid of feedback, which means practice makes perfect if you want a smooth drive.
The metal parts are slightly recessed, so the palm of the driver's hand
feels only the leather surface when using the
shift lever.
The 335i I drove featured an eight - speed automatic transmission (a six - speed manual is also available) that
shifts imperceptibly and immediately, especially in
shift - it - yourself mode; it's just that reaching for that awkward, thumb - shaped gearshift
lever feels disconnected and flimsy, like high - fiving a reluctant baby.
The stick
shifter in the manual versions of the 2018 Honda Amaze is short
lever and
shift quality is good, albeit with a slightly rubbery
feel
This benefits the driving
feel by counter-weighting the
shift lever.
You'll love
shifting gears using the dainty
lever, but at times, the gearbox
feels less crisp than what the previous generation had to offer.
However, we
felt that the short
shift lever was a little tricky to use when actuated in a hurry.
In addition to all - wheel drive and more horsepower, the TL SH - AWD trim adds to the list by offering additional seat bolstering for a sportier
feel and French stitching on the steering wheel, seats,
shift lever and parking brake.
Despite the
shift lever's heavy
feel, the precise gearbox allows for quick gear changes all the way to the century mark.
Everything passengers touch
feels upscale, from the short, bulky transmission
lever and the rotary controller of the Audi MMI Plus system, to the aluminum
shift paddles and switches of the climate control system.
Your hand
feels good on the 5 - speed
lever, because the
shifting is light and precise, but your left foot
feels awkward, as the clutch pedal has a long stroke and travels a bit before it grabs.
I'm usually not a fan of novelty transmission
shifters but the
lever felt pretty junky.
We've always
felt it's a better fit on the end of the auto
shift lever.
The sporty take on the RAV4, the SE trim offers sport - tuned suspension, paddle
shifters on the steering wheel, sport
shift lever, floor mats, and more to help you give your RAV4 the
feeling of a sporty model.
That ordinary gear
shift lever doesn't make it
feel premium at 280k.
When the Sport mode is engaged by pressing the Sport button located near the
shift lever, the system changes the throttle map to increase throttle opening relative to accelerator pedal position to enhance response
feel.