Not exact matches
Just as important, we didn't notice any
jerkiness in acceleration away from a stop during low -
speed driving.
The improvement in shift quality is most apparent on part throttle loads at lower
speeds, where the updated gearbox now engages taller ratios without the customary
jerkiness of the old model.
Except for some
jerkiness at low
speeds and small throttle openings, the dual - clutch transmission is near flawless.
But low
speeds confound it, leading to either
jerkiness or a reluctance to upshift.
Power is sent to the front wheels via an 8 -
speed dual - clutch transmission, which features a torque converter to smooth out any
jerkiness in the drivetrain during low
speed operation.
The DSGs still suffer bouts of over enthusiasm and
jerkiness at low -
speed, but they seem to be improving.
I often find myself starting the car, then thinking I forgot to shift out of neutral when I attempt to move forward or backward slowly at parking - lot
speed; you need to give it a surprising amount of throttle to get moving, and this can lead to the
jerkiness Stoy alluded to.