Sentences with phrase «smooth gear change with»

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.

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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 delivWith both clutches under precise system control, this arrangement allows fast, smooth and lag - free gear changes with no interruption in power delivwith 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.
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