Sentences with phrase «sporty shifting feel»

A short shift - stroke speeds up gear changes for a sporty shifting feel.

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It doesn't feel as sporty or quick as a Mazda3 or Kia Forte, but it is an improvement over the the manual transmission model, and the PowerShift dual - clutch automatic's new tuning has all but eliminated the weird shifting behavior we so despised in the 2013 Focus we tested.

At this price point you don't often see such a lively and responsive engine, quick - shifting transmission, sporty steering feel, and taut chassis combined so seamlessly.

If you're not hungry for power or attention and aren't looking for the most stimulating driving experience in the world, the stick shift - equipped 2018 Audi A4 is a solid choice of luxury sport sedan, or at least sporty luxury sedan for those who feel like you have to step up to the S4 to hit «sport sedan» status.

They wanted bucket seats, floor shifts, and the sporty feeling of being close to the road.

Stepping up to the R - Design model brings a sportier feel with a lower front spoiler, revised grille, sport pedals, paddle shifters, and Nubuck and Nappa leather contoured seats — all for an extra $ 4000.

A leather - wrapped steering wheel provides a firm and sporty feel while paddle shifters are available on models with automatic transmissions.

Lexus is upgrading its hybrid drivetrain lineup with a new - generation system that adds a 4 - speed automatic transmission and semi-manual shifting for a sportier feel.

Furthermore, the «M» button will switch to the manual mode, in which the one behind the wheel will use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to make that sporty feeling skyrocket.

It has imitated shift points to feel sportier when you drive more aggressively.

In order to respond to rider demands in a broad range of situations, the transmission is equipped with three operating modes, two full - auto modes (D - mode for regular operation and S - mode for sporty riding); and a 6 - speed manual mode, which delivers the same shift feel as a manual transmission.

Both offer driver shift control that enhances the sporty driving feel of the Regal.

Both transmissions are winners, with the six - speed manual offering easy action and a nice mechanical feel, while the CVT still manages to seem sporty by virtue of its steering - wheel - mounted shift paddles.

When it comes to the driving experience modern Mercedes» have shifted focus to a more dynamic feel and while the C - Class is a sporty drive it still retains that relaxed ride and laid - back cruising ability that originally defined the marque.

The available Sport Mode button on the center console of Yaris iA allows you to enable Sport Mode, which adjusts the engine control unit and shift points to give a sportier feel to your drive.

The G - Design Shift, a new coordinated control system for gearing, throttle and hydraulic control, responds quickly to driver input, maintains strong and smooth acceleration G and helps realize an exhilarating and sporty driving feel.

I know this: The things that matter most to me in a sporty sedan felt right: the driving position, visibility, steering wheel, shifter and pedals.

The six - speed manual's gear shifts were smooth, with a nice short throw to give it that sporty feel.

The G - design Shift logic gives the CR - V a more linear and sporty driving feel.

The G - Design Shift is a coordinated control system for gearing, throttle and hydraulic control that responds quickly to driver input, maintains strong and smooth acceleration G and helps realize an exhilarating and sporty driving feel.

Further refining the transmission's sporty, high - quality feel is a short - stroke clutch pedal for quicker shifting, a hydraulic damper integrated with the master cylinder for reduced clutch vibration, and an innovative clutch - friction material for improved clutch engagement feel.

Those figures might bestow the little Pug with the lowest power - to - weight ratio on test (76.2 W / kg, says RedBook) and the slowest 0 - 100kmh time (10.9 sec), but with a peppy six - speed automatic and sporty paddle shifters, the 208 GT - Line feels faster than it really is.

My particular model offers optional AWD and Paddle Shifters if I'm feeling like being a little more sporty.

You'll hear the change in how high the engine revs before shifting and feel it in a tighter, sportier drive.

The new Mégane Renault Sport 250 drives through a six - speed manual gearbox (PK4), with revised ratios and increased shift precision for an even sportier feel.

A gated shifter would have promoted a sportier feel; after all it is a sports car and you don't expect the stick to resemble Hyundai's.

The slick seven - speed DSG dual - clutch auto shifts quickly, decisively and smoothly under load with both engines, out - smarting even the six - speed torque converter auto in the next Mazda2, and feels so sporty you wish it came with paddles.

Adding to the sporty feel are a front grille with mesh pattern, metal front scuff plates, perforated leather steering wheel, leather shift knob, aluminum sport pedals and metallic trim on the dash panel.

It is a bit hesitant to down shift in response to increased throttle; if you want the sportier feel you can set the 4 wheel drive to «sport» mode and the transmission response feels much quicker.

The MSport steering which is similar to the one on the BMW M3, looks fantastic and those beautifully finished aluminium paddle shifters give you a sporty feel.

Unlike the IS with its CVT automatic gearbox, the Infiniti has a conventional seven - speed automatic transmission, which shifts smoothly and gives the Q50 a slightly sportier feel.

An F1 - style paddle - shift 6 - speed transmission and adaptive damping control at all four corners give the car a sportier feel.

In addition to all - wheel drive and more horsepower, the TL SH - AWD trim adds to the list by offering additional seat bolstering for a sportier feel and French stitching on the steering wheel, seats, shift lever and parking brake.

The Beetle GSR has more power than that GTI, a big rear spoiler, flat - bottomed steering wheel, retuned suspension, 19 - inch wheels, racing stripes, an onboard timer, boost gauge, excellent sport seats... but the floppy pedals and shifter, the light steering somehow manage to make it feel marginally sporty at best.

There's a Sport setting and it even has sporty feeling paddle shifters.

The technology also eliminates the «torque - interrupt» feeling that occurs when a manual or automated manual transmission shifts gears, enabling a smooth, yet sporty, fun - to - drive vehicle performance.

The ability to manually shift the transmission might have some actual uses out there, but for me, its just there to make dad feel like he's driving something a bit more sporty.

Yes, the car has paddle shifters, and one can lock out gears six, seven and eight to make it more driveable in sporty settings, but it feels like there are two more gears than needed.

The sporty take on the RAV4, the SE trim offers sport - tuned suspension, paddle shifters on the steering wheel, sport shift lever, floor mats, and more to help you give your RAV4 the feeling of a sporty model.

With only $ 740 more than the price of the model that the limited Corolla Special Edition is based on ($ 19,895), the 2016 Corolla Special Edition gets upgraded to make it look and feel sportier with a set of unique 17 - inch alloy gloss black finished wheels, smart key system with push button start, black seats with red contrast stitching on steering wheel, shift boot and center armrest, red accented dash panel and door trim, and special edition floor mats with logo.