The twin - clutch gearbox is a highlight too, with
smooth auto shifts and super-fast changes when you use the paddles.
Not exact matches
PROS: Splendid V6 engine and
smooth -
shifting transmission; dual infotainment screens make sense with Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto; comfortable and spacious interior; value versus the competition; legendary Honda reliability.
Both the six - and seven - speed
autos are
smooth enough in most situations, but they are prone to the odd clunky
shift, particularly at lower speeds.
The revised eight - speed
auto was also a pleasure to use, with speedy manual
shifts with the paddles, though the upshifts could have been a bit
smoother.
6sp
auto with manual
shift is
smooth.
Oh yes, and on the road it also rides less uncomfortably than before when in Strada mode thanks to new damper settings, and it benefits from a
smoother -
shifting auto mode within the gearbox.
This is the only engine that can be mated with the six - speed automatic (the 125 and 140 models both use the six - speed manual) and while there's nothing intrinsically wrong with the
auto its
shift speeds aren't the fastest (although they are
smooth) and the steering - wheel mounted paddles are so small that you can struggle to find them.
In addition, revisions to the Touchtronic III eight - speed
auto make it
shift faster while being
smoother around town.
This 2.0 - litre turbo engine works well with BMW's optional eight - speed automatic gearbox, which delivers
smooth shifts in
auto mode and responds crisply when you use the lever or steering wheel mounted paddles to change gears manually.
Track — Transmission
shift times are reduced 68 percent versus
Auto Mode to 160 milliseconds; stability control, four - wheel drive and steering systems are set for ultimate track performance; paddle
shifters are enabled and suspension is set to full firm to deliver maximum vehicle performance capability on
smooth, dry surfaces; uses 30/70 torque split
The nine - speed automatic gearbox is rarely caught in the wrong ratio, and each
shift is as
smooth as you would expect from a Merc
auto.
Shifts from the eight - speed
auto are
smooth and it always seems to pick the right gear on hard downshifts.
This industry are about 15 minutes away from the public realizing that a nine - speed
auto hunting for gears and
shifting up and down is not as
smooth or fuel efficient as the many good CVTs this segment now offers.
It's also paired with an eight - speed transmission that serves
smooth shifts in
auto mode and crisp manual changes using the wheel - mounted paddles — even if these do feel a little plasticky to use.
Shifting was
smooth and sharp, a marked improvement over the 4 - speed
auto in the 2011 Soul.
It's also
smooth, responsive and competent, whether operated manually — with
shift paddles — or left in
auto mode.
That's accessed by a button marked IDS (integrated dynamics) that shuffles among eco, normal, and two sport modes with remapped throttle response,
shift points, steering feel, and
auto stop - start (
smoother than the 3 Series).
The 6 - speed
auto, meanwhile, offers
smooth shifts that go hand in hand with the creamy nature of the engine.
The
auto shift is extremely
smooth and a good match to the 1.9 diesel.
The
auto transmission is good; it's
smooth with precise
shift points and doesn't come across as hunting for the right gear.
Both are outstanding, but 90 percent of Accord Euro customers apparently ignore the charms of the quick, light and precise manual and go for the smart - and
smooth -
shifting auto.
This model sets itself apart with modern tech and entertainment features, responsive handling, cargo space,
smooth ride, and Classic muscle - car appearance Options: 276 - Watt Amplifier Remote Usb Port (6) Boston Acoustics Speakers Uconnect Hands - Free Communication W / Bluetooth Bluetooth Streaming Audio Media Center 430 - Inc: Am / Fm Stereo W / Cd / Dvd / Mp3 Player Usb Port 40Gb Hard Drive W / 28Gb Available 6.5 Touch Screen Rear Window Antenna Aux Audio Input Rear Spoiler Spare Tire Delete Body - Color Mirrors Fog Lamps Variable - Intermittent Wipers Satin Chrome Grill Hid Headlamps Body - Color Fascias Bright Fuel Filler Door Body - Color Door Handles P245 / 45Zr20 All - Season Performance Tires Dual Black Center Stripes 20 X 9.0 Aluminum Srt Design Wheels Fold - Away Pwr Heated Mirrors Functional Hood Scoop Solar Control Glass Automatic Headlamps Tire Service Kit 6 - Way Pwr Driver Seat Illuminated Entry 12V Pwr Outlet Traveler / Mini Trip Computer Pwr Trunklid Release Rear 60/40 Split - Folding Bench Seat Keyless Entry Speed Control Cargo Compartment Dress - Up Cell Phone Storage Steering Wheel Audio Controls Leather - Wrapped Steering Wheel Premium Leather - Trimmed Bucket Seats Illuminated Door Pull Handles Illuminated Cupholders Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column Universal Garage Door Opener Pwr Accessory Delay Instrument Cluster W / Performance Display Screen Front & Rear Climate Control Outlets Heated Steering Wheel Silver Metal Brush Center Stack Bezel Rear Courtesy Lamps Vehicle Info Center Rear Seat Armrest W / Cupholder Pwr Windows W / Front 1 - Touch Down Heated Front Seats Leather - Wrapped
Shift Knob Front Reading / Map Lights Passenger Assist Handle Floor Console W / Armrest Air Conditioning W /
Auto Temp Control
Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror W / Microphone Trunk Lamp Temp & Compass Gauge Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats 180 - Mph Speedometer Security Alarm Keyless Go Visors W / Illuminated Mirrors Active Head Restraints Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System Remote Proximity Keyless Entry Speed - Sensitive Pwr Locks Pwr 4 - Way Driver Lumbar Floor Carpet Satin Silver Lock Knobs Bright Pedals Rear Window Defroster 4 - Wheel Anti-Lock Performance Disc Brakes Hill Start Assist Rear Stabilizer Bar 6.4 L Srt Hemi V8 Engine Sport Mode Anti-Spin Rear Differential Dual Bright Exhaust Tips Rear Wheel Drive 220 - Amp Alternator Performance Tuned Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Active Dampening Suspension Engine Oil Cooler Independent High Performance Suspension 6 - Speed Manual Tremec Transmission 730 Cca Maintenance - Free Battery Severe Duty Ii Engine Cooling Dual Rear Exhaust 3.92 Axle Ratio Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages Dual - Note Electric Horns (5) 3 - Point Seat Belts Electronic Stability Control Brake Assist All - Speed Traction Control Supplemental Front Side Airbag Ready Alert Braking Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert Knock Back Mitigation Brake / Park Interlock Rain Brake Support Supplemental Side Airbag Tire Pressure Monitor Display Supplemental Front & Rear Side - Curtain Airbags Advanced Multi-Stage Front Airbags - Inc: Passenger Airbag Cutoff Hydraulic Assist Brake Booster Srt Track Experience
Track — Transmission
shift times are reduced 68 percent versus
Auto Mode to 160 milliseconds; stability control, four - wheel - drive and steering systems are set for ultimate track performance; paddle
shifters are enabled and suspension is set to full firm to deliver maximum vehicle performance capability on
smooth, dry surfaces; uses 30/70 torque split
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Shift ECT - i, 12 - Speaker Premium Audio System, 19» x 7.5» Aluminum - Alloy Wheels, Adaptive Front Lighting System,
Auto - dimming Rear - View mirror, Automatic High Beam Feature, Back - Up Camera, Bi-Xenon High - Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Bluetooth ®, Brake assist, Comfort Package, Compass, Driver's Seat / Steering / Mirror Memory - 3 Settings, Electronic Stability Control, Front dual zone A / C, Front fog lights, Garage door transmitter: HomeLink, Genuine wood console insert, Genuine wood door panel insert, Heated & Ventilated Front Seats, Heated door mirrors, Heavy Duty Alternator, Heavy - Duty Radiator, Illuminated entry, Intuitive Parking Assist, Lexus Insider, MP3 decoder, One - Touch Open / Close Moonroof, Outside
Auto - Dimming Electrochromic Mirrors, Outside temperature display, Power driver seat, Power Rear Door, Premium Package, Premium Package w /
Smooth Perforated Leather, Radio data system, Rain Sensing Wipers w / Mist Control, Remote keyless entry, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Towing Prep Package, Traction control, Transmission Cooler, Turn signal indicator mirrors, USB Audio Plug, Wood & Leather - Trimmed Steering Wheel &
Shift Knob.
Around town, the three - cylinder motor /
auto box combo is impressive, with good low - end response from the motor and
smooth shifts from the torque converter.
The DS we rode in was fitted with the 178bhp diesel, which was punchy and reasonably muted, while the eight - speed
auto delivered
smooth shifts.
The
auto box offers
smooth shifts and is clever enough to respond quickly to your throttle inputs.
The 5 - speed
auto is
smooth, though
shifts could be a bit more swift.
Auto shifting is impressive - very
smooth, but sluggish above 60 km / hr in normal mode.
The fact there's only six cogs is showing the platform's age, but the
shifts are
smooth and fast enough in sequential manual mode, and smart enough (in terms of gear selection for a given situation) in full
auto mode.
The eight - speed
auto that comes with the highest - output version of the Ford Edge «s 2.0 L EcoBlue features Adaptive
Shift Scheduling, which optimizes shift timing to suit individual driving styles, and Adaptive Shift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures based on «vehicle and environmental information» for smooth shifts at every
Shift Scheduling, which optimizes
shift timing to suit individual driving styles, and Adaptive Shift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures based on «vehicle and environmental information» for smooth shifts at every
shift timing to suit individual driving styles, and Adaptive
Shift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures based on «vehicle and environmental information» for smooth shifts at every
Shift Quality Control, which adjusts clutch pressures based on «vehicle and environmental information» for
smooth shifts at every turn.
The Stelvio is paired with an 8 - Speed
auto transmission to offer
smooth shifts and driving in all situations.
The drivetrain's
Auto mode brings
smooth gearbox
shifts, a continuously variable damping suspension that gobbles ups road imperfections and lighter steering for my leisurely ride on rural roads in Maine and New Hampshire, many of which feature painfully slow 30 - mph speed limits.
It provides faster,
smoother shifts than the old six - speed
auto, while also contributing to a 5.7 mpg gain in fuel economy and an 88g / km reduction in CO2 emissions.
Not only are
shifts remarkably
smooth in manual and full -
auto modes, but it boasts optimized launch control and can skip gears, unlike the R - tronic, which had to sequentially engage each gear, enabling the new trans to be much quicker.
2.2 - litre diesel engine is butter
smooth with excellent NVH levels, 7 - speed
auto a bit slow with
shifts
For those of you who like to cruise and enjoy the luxury without the fun of spirited driving, you can opt for the eight - speed
auto that is said to offer
smooth shifts.
The engine is married to a 8 speed
auto transmission with shiftronic and paddle
shifters,
shifting throughout gears was very
smooth and using the paddle
shifter still gave that little fun that the buyer will need once in a while.