This generally results in a very
smooth gear change with minimal resistance.
Set the transmission to «Drive» for
smooth gear changes with an emphasis on fuel efficiency.
Not exact matches
While
gear needs evolve and
change with age and the type of trip, here are some new finds and old favorites for
gear that can make that trip a little easier,
smoother and even safer.
The car drives superbly
with a
smooth gear -
change and precise steering and braking.
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.
of torque (10 percent increase),
with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles
with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane
change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated
with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and
smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces
gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame
with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
MINI introduced a dual - clutch DCT seven - speed automatic gearbox to replace the older six - speed automatic, and the new gearbox is more in keeping
with the MINI's sporty nature, providing
smooth yet rapid
gear changes — it's just a shame there are no shift paddles behind the steering wheel.
It also works terrifically
with the nine - speed for some real oomph when needed — the trans is
smooth when you're not really legging it and
changes gears quickly the harder you push, especially in sport and sport plus modes.
Because one clutch works
with gears one, three and five and the other takes care of
gears two, four and six, the transmission is always primed for the next up - or down - shift ensuring
changes are particularly rapid and
smooth.
The BlueHDi 118bhp engine is already well proven and here it provides impressive get - up - and - go,
with a
smooth delivery until well beyond the point you'd usually
change gear.
With both clutches under precise system control, this arrangement allows fast, smooth and lag - free gear changes with no interruption in power deliv
With both clutches under precise system control, this arrangement allows fast,
smooth and lag - free
gear changes with no interruption in power deliv
with no interruption in power delivery.
Mercedes has also done good work to the C300's seven - speed automatic, giving it snappy and
smooth gear changes, along
with a surprisingly competent manual mode that responds to both up - and downshift steering paddle commands in a near - instant manner.
Holden mated the new engine
with a modified version of the GM 4L60 - E automatic transmission, improving throttle response and
smoothing gear changes.
The gearbox comes
with a new - generation converter developed by Aisin that is said to provide fast,
smooth gear changes.
The new 180ps 1.6 - litre T - GDi is paired
with Kia's
smooth - shifting seven - speed double - clutch transmission, which lets drivers
change gear using steering wheel - mounted shift paddles.
A performance - minded Sequential SportShift 5 - speed automatic transmission is standard on the RDX and an electronically - controlled Drive - by - Wire ™ throttle system works
with the transmission to execute exceptionally quick and
smooth gear changes.
Our test team was impressed
with the
smooth performance of the seven - speed dual - clutch transmission, which delivered crisp
gear changes with significantly less drag than the Hyundai Tucson, the only other vehicle on test
with a dual - clutch gearbox.
The standard manual transmission features a compact, lightweight design
with a short - throw shift for
smooth, quick
gear changes.
The BMW 1 Series is also the only compact car also available
with the option of an eight - speed automatic transmission, offering fast,
smooth gear changes and excellent fuel efficiency.
With a button on the console, I could take it from
smooth shifting to brutally hard
gear changes.
Though the six - speed automatic is fine enough,
with quick and
smooth gear changes, it's not the pinnacle of automatics in the mid-sized executive sedan sector.
The engine comes
with a 7 - speed DSG unit which, as always
with VW DSGs, offers buttery
smooth gear changes.
The continuously variable transmission keeps things nice and
smooth,
with simulated
gear changes in around - town driving to make it feel a bit more «natural.»
As before, the CVT creates
smooth acceleration,
with no
gear changes to cause power drops.
The wide spread of
gear ratios guarantees brisk acceleration and high - speed refinement, while shift - by - wire (SBW) technology
with a joystick control delivers fast,
smooth gear changes.
The transmission's quick
gear changes are
smooth, in keeping
with the brand's penchant for refinement.
With the S tronic automatic gearbox and four - wheel drive, it makes for
smooth and occasionally startlingly rapid progress, although the gearbox is occasionally hesitant to
change gear.
There is also little to see from its plus of power and torque, whereby the nine - speed automatic gearbox —
with its suitable,
smooth gear changes — matches the ZF transmission of the BMW in every respect.
Changing gears is
smooth and around 2.000 rpm
with the Start / Stop system getting involved most of the time at traffic lights.
Gear changes are
smooth, there's little transmission whine and we were particularly impressed
with the length of time the transmission held onto the appropriate
gear for during heavy acceleration.
Driving was indeed
smooth,
with only a few abrupt low - speed
gear changes in stop - start traffic.
GT Pack priced at # 30195 gets 19» forged RAYS alloy wheels, heated seats trimmed in black suede and leather, a six - CD Bose audio system
with eight speakers, cruise control, speed limiter and Synchro Rev Control; a new innovation that automatically matches the revs, during up and down - shifts,
with the manual gearbox, making
gear changes faster and
smoother.
The new CVT implements a physical first
gear for
smoother off - the - line acceleration and offers 10 programmed ratios
with simulated
gear changes, manual shifting using the
gear selector or steering wheel - mounted paddle shifters, and selectable driving modes.
The BMW M2 is equipped
with rev matching technology which blips the throttle on downshifts and lowers the engine's revs on upshifts, making
gear changes even
smoother.
Though CVTs were once notorious for being a bit iffy, though, Subaru's system works rather well,
with its
smooth and fairly seamless operation being qualities we wouldn't associate
with CVTs not so long ago — and, if you really need to feel like you're in control, models
with the wheel - mounted gearshifting paddles allow you to simulate
changing gear.
The Smart Stream wet 8 - speed DCT is claimed to be quicker
with smoother gear changes than the outgoing 7 - Speed DCT, while also contributing to lower fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions.
The 6 - speed manual is very
smooth shifting
with precise throws, it's really fun to
change gears, especially now since I rarely get to drive a manual transmission equipped car.