Buyers can choose from a wonderful six - speed manual or a six -
speed auto with paddle shifters.
The transmission and drivetrain is once again an eight -
speed auto box with quattro AWD as standard.
The eight -
speed auto in the V8 R is an incredible gearbox that fully showcases the ability of the engine.
Two transmissions are available — a four - speed automatic on the lower - line models, and a five -
speed auto for the upper trim.
It's likely that base models will continue with a six - speed automatic transmission and go up to a 10 -
speed auto on higher trims.
The slick - shifting eight -
speed auto also impressed with superb engine braking in the two lowest gears and excellent manual selection via large steering wheel paddles.
The eight -
speed auto doesn't crack off shifts like a dual - clutch, but it's plenty fast for everyday driving.
But if you want all - wheel drive, your only choice with this model is the petrol engine / six -
speed auto combo.
It is low -
speed auto braking not adaptive cruise control, which is not available in 2018 models.
It also gets heated front sports seats and comes only as a six -
speed auto equipped with paddle shifters.
The otherwise excellent nine -
speed auto holds onto its gears a bit too long, too.
The eight -
speed auto aids in forward progress, with smooth, well - timed shifts and a propensity to find taller gears as soon as it can to assist in efficiency.
The 2.5 litre engine and 6
speed auto trans are a great match - I haven't enjoyed driving a vehicle this much in many, many years.
Transmission choices include a six - speed manual and a six -
speed auto box with an optional AWD system.
Thus, the eight -
speed auto shifts rapidly and in short bursts from a start to your around town speed.
The six -
speed auto also improves the city / highway fuel economy of 3.5 - liter versions by 2/3 miles per gallon, respectively.
Transmission Type 6 -
speed auto w / tow - haul mode Model Hydramatic 6L80 Ratios First: 4.03:1; Second: 2.36:1; Third: 1.53:1; Fourth: 1.15:1; Fifth: 0.85:1; Sixth: 0.67:1; Reverse: 3.06:1
Mercedes - AMG E 63 S 4MATIC + pricing and specifications: Price: $ 239,900 (plus on - road costs) Engine: 4.0 - litre V8 turbo - petrol Outputs: 450kW / 850Nm Transmission: Nine -
speed auto Fuel: 9.3 L / 100 km (ADR Combined) CO2: 212g / km (ADR Combined) Safety rating: TBC
The innovative 3.0 - litre V - 6 CRD engine with five -
speed Auto Stick transmission features Bosch high - pressure fuel injection (1600 + bar), a Variable - geometry Turbo (VGT), four valves per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts and Piezo injectors with a 0.1 millisecond response time.
Six -
speed autos only here, but with the option of rear - or all - wheel drive.
This is rated at 250hp and comes with a six -
speed auto as standard.
All the options are diesels and all mated to the ubiquitous, but nonetheless very good, eight
speed auto from ZF.
BMW has also shortened the action of the six - speed manual gearbox, so although the eight -
speed auto option works very well with this engine, it was good to give stick - shift a go.
A pair of diesels will also be offered, with an eight -
speed auto standard on all but the basic models.
There are slight differences though, the Audi has ZF's trusty eight -
speed auto while the Mercedes has nine forward gears.
The base engine for the Sonata remains the same 185 horsepower inline - four, but the turbocharged four - cylinder powerplant of the 2.0 T Limited is now mated to a new eight - speed automatic; it replaces the six -
speed auto unit.
The 8.1 Vortec and Allison 6
speed auto made for decent acceleration but fuel economy was pretty rough.
2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder engine Horsepower: 166 hp @ 6,500 rpm Torque: 149 lb - ft @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6 -
speed auto Drivetrain: All - wheel drive EPA city / highway / combined fuel economy: 23/29/25 mpg
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.
Numerous scientific studies show whiplash injuries caused by low
speed auto accidents can occur in just two - tenths of one second.
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