Sentences with phrase «shifts during hard acceleration»

The transmission is also disappointing with a tendency to lurch through gear shifts during hard acceleration.

Not exact matches

Tuned so brutally in its first iteration, the Independent Shifting Rod single - clutch automated manual is now just a touch more refined, allowing hard upshifts during acceleration without the extreme jarring to the driveline and jostling of the passengers — which, in turn, allows for smoother driving nearer the limits.

But, more importantly, it shifted out of overdrive easily during hard acceleration.

As weight shifts to the rear during hard acceleration, the SH - AWD ® system transfers up to 45 % of engine power to the rear wheels and takes full advantage of additional, available traction.

The engine gets a bit raspy - sounding during hard acceleration, but the automatic transmission shifts smartly and does a good job of holding gears on uphill grades to help the car maintain a consistent speed.

As weight shifts to the rear of the MDX during hard acceleration, the SH - AWD system transfers up to 45 % of engine power to the rear wheels to take advantage of available rear - wheel traction.

The latter is Kia's first CVT, and it promises «smooth and linear acceleration» offering a step - shift - like feel that mimics a conventional automatic gearbox during hard acceleration.

It gives the illusion of shifting as the revs bump up and down during hard acceleration.

Out on the road the 1.6 - diesel is refined and is quick off the block, traction control is offered in the top variants and does intervene during hard acceleration and in between gear shifts when there is wheelspin.