Sentences with phrase «slick shifts»

And it's a good unit, too, with slick shifts.

Compared to the torque converter, this new transmission offers slick shifts and all this happens so effortlessly, you can barely feel anything while driving.

The gear lever was close to hand and provided a light, but slick shift quality.

Compared to the butter - slick shift action of a Honda or Porsche manual, the Ferrari's action is stiffly mechanical.

In addition to being on the tingly side, Turbo Spectrum has a sensitive clutch that requires practice and patience for slick shifting, as well as a small gas pedal that can, at times, take fancy footwork to find.

The ridiculous velocity, especially considering the kerb weight, is accompanied by slick shifts in either auto or manual mode and a ripping sound track that combines basso exhaust, whoomp - bang up - changes and splattering downchanges.

The standard gearbox is a six - speed manual, which has a very slick shift action and is, we reckon, more pleasurable than the six - speed automatic alternative, feeling quite similar to that found in the Mazda MX - 5 sports car.

Also, I've felt slicker shifters than this car's.

A responsive engine and slick shifting automated manual transmission take the stress out of moving the hoard along, and attention to detail with sound deadening cabin linings and interior strip lighting, USB ports for recharging mobile phones and iPods, keep the crew in the back quiet and absorbed, rather revelling in rowdiness and distracting the driver.

The gearbox is an emphatically manual six - speed, which makes for a more involving but notably less slick shifting experience than the Touchtronic transmission available in lesser Astons.

The EcoSport's gearbox is slicker shifting too and that tilts the favour towards the Blue Oval as the 85 PS Duster and Terrano have a notchy gearbox.

The manual gearboxes on both the cars have slick shifts complemented by a light clutch.

Many things to like about these cars, clean coupe like styling, great seats, above average steering / handling, 2.0 T pulls strong, slick shifting DSG, terrific ergonomics, decent fuel economy (averaged 25.5 mpg).

But the manual provides slick shifts — and also cuts the 0 - 62mph time to nine seconds flat — so we'd save the cash and opt for one of the cheaper versions.

The six - speed manual transmission is still very well matched to the rest of the drivetrain and, if anything, is a slightly slicker shift compared to my MINI's notchier changes.

Shift performance in Cadillac is pretty good, but the ZF - unit in the BMW is better, in my opinion, with slicker shifts and snappier response to manual shift commands.

The clutch is well weighed but has a slightly longer travel and is on the heavier side but the 6 - speed gearbox is effortless to use, offering slick shifts by slotting into respective gates with precision.

The TCT, as Alfa calls it, was first seen in the Mito last autumn but has already been revised for slicker shifts and an improved stop - start function ahead of this application to the Giulietta.

The Vitara in manual RT - S form offers very slick shifting, thanks to the lever and its light, positive shift action.

As an automated manual it had neither the interaction of the proper manual nor the slick shifting of the modern dual - clutch S - tronic.

Fitted with the optional PDK transmission it is surely the ultimate effortless daily driver, but for purity and complete sensory immersion you can't beat the exceptional six - speed manual, which has one of the slickest shifts you'll ever experience.

The Audi Q3 S is more fun to drive than the regular Q3 versions, largely because of the slick shifting gearbox and the higher driver involvement.

Does this slick shift really amplify the sporty quotient of the Audi Q3 S?

The slick shifting gearbox along with the light clutch makes it an easy car to drive.

Mated to a quick and slick shifting eight - speed auto from ZF, 0 - 60 happens in less than 5.5 seconds.

Thankfully, the same can not be said of the V70R's slick shifting and perfectly matched six speed gearbox — although the third pedal's decidedly binary action prevents it from being a clutch player.

But at least the engine's refinement and the slick shifter minimize the burden of keeping the gears down and the revs up to maintain brisk progress.

Whisper it, but on a fast twisting road the slick shifting PDK is actually more fun.»

The powerplant is coupled to an improved 5 - speed gearbox, which offers slick shifts but needs a bit of an effort to use.

* The Twin Clutch SST is a 6 - speed automated manual transmission incorporating a dual automated clutch system to deliver lightning - fast, slick shifting for feel - good acceleration; while it also provides high - efficiency power transmission for outstanding fuel economy.

Of the other engines, the 114bhp and 148bhp versions are good, and even the lower - powered van feels nippy and responsive to the throttle, and well matched to its six gear ratios selected smoothly via a stubby but slick shifter.

Lots of great features such as the Power MOON ROOF, Heated Seats, Camera, push button start, great looking alloy wheels and the ultra smooth 1.4 t power train with the slick shifting manual trans = FUN 40 mpg

All the engines are married with Kia's slick shifting 8 - speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels via a full - time Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control all - wheel - drive system.

With 2052 horsepower and 174 lb - ft3 of torque on tap, a slick shifting close - ratio 6 - speed manual transmission and sport - tuned suspension, the 2015 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan are primed for performance fun.

Overall though this diesel is smooth and effortless and the slick shift quality adds to the driving pleasure.

It is still offered exclusively with a 6 - speed manual transmission for the maximum in driver control and tactile connection, though the all - new gearbox offers a slicker shift action — and revised ratios to suit the power delivery of the new turbocharged engine.

Stick with the base 1.8 - liter engine and you'll still find a very pleasing driving experience, plus you'll have the choice of a slick shifting 5 - speed manual or smooth 6 - speed automatic.

It has good power and a slick shifter, and its European suspension tune affords a comfortable ride and good handling.

Helping things along, the slick shifting six - speed gearbox and light, progressive clutch felt well matched (and, when pressing - on, a shift light urged the driver to grab the next ratio).

For driving purists, the Scion iM has a standard 6 - speed stick shift that's a slick shift, making for an engaging and active driving experience.

Engine noise is well isolated from the cabin, so the smooth TDI is well matched to the slick shifting six - speed manual gearbox, although Volkswagen's dual - clutch DSG is optional.

All that aside, the turbo inline - six - propelled 3 - series with a nice manual gearbox, slick shifter and perfectly weighted clutch, with spot - on steering that provides good road feel without being nervous, and a chassis that holds and holds and holds the road, there's little to hold against the 3 - series.

Packing 305 supercharged flat - four power, it arrives with a slick shifting 6 - speed manual only, and all - wheel drive with new driver controlled center differential.

Performance from the 1.2 L petrol engine is adequate and, paired with a slick shifting 5 - speed manual gearbox, should satisfy the needs of an average car buyer in this segment well.

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