Sentences with phrase «traditional automatic transmissions»

Some drivers prefer traditional automatic transmissions.

Traditional automatic transmissions have a fluid - filled torque converter that acts as a buffer between the engine's constantly turning crankshaft, and the gears in the transmission, which have to stop from time to time when you roll into the garage, or up to a stop sign.

Well, traditional automatic transmissions have five, six or even seven gears, while Nissan's XTRONIC CVT doesn't even have traditional fixed gear ratios.

It will reduce fuel consumption as compared with traditional automatic transmissions.

Using an ideal set of gears, the transition from first to sixth is smooth, with virtually none of the torque transfer generally associated with gear shifts in traditional automatic transmissions.

CVTs became common in hybrid cars because they are considerably more efficient than both manual and traditional automatic transmissions, and their popularity skyrocketed from there as automakers competed for the best possible fuel economy ratings.

Under hard acceleration, the CVT can leave the engine at high revs for longer than we'd prefer, but many cars in this class are rather loud during acceleration even with traditional automatic transmissions.

Also new was an optional sequential manual gearbox (SMG), a single - clutch automated manual that replaced the traditional automatic transmission.

Compared to a traditional automatic transmission or Porsche's own Tiptronic S (no longer available on the 911), Porsche's PDK saps less powertrain energy, thus helping improve the fuel economy of 911 models fitted with the technology.

In hybrid electric vehicles, like the Toyota Prius, engine braking is simulated by the computer software to match the feel of a traditional automatic transmission.

When driving normally, steps are programmed in to simulate traditional automatic transmission gear shifts, but hard accelerating still pegs the engine at peak rpm for a slightly annoying drone.

Folks who weren't or aren't willing to accept the inefficiency of a traditional automatic transmission have always had the availability of a good old - fashioned row - it - yourself manual transmission... and that's what I do.

Using the CVT allowed us to delete the torque converter of a traditional automatic transmission because we were able to utilise a starter clutch with a direct control solenoid valve to allow precise pressure control.

The parking pawl in a traditional automatic transmission has a mechanical link to the gear lever and locks the transmission in the park position when the vehicle is set in Park.

A traditional automatic transmission typically uses 4 - 9 fixed gears to transmit power.

The Skyactiv gearbox is based on a traditional automatic transmission, something that is disappearing in many other cars.

Developed by Honda, this new transmission also uses a torque converter to make starts smoother, similar to a traditional automatic transmission.

Many of us were worried when Honda decided to use a CVT instead of a traditional automatic transmission, but no need to worry.

Drivers specifying the new DCT will benefit from faster gear changes than a traditional automatic transmission, as well as lower running costs.

Drivers specifying the new DCT for their cee'd GT Line will benefit from faster gear changes than a traditional automatic transmission, as well as lower running costs.

Another significant change is the adoption of the smooth, efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) in place of a traditional automatic transmission design on all models.

Therefore, the uplevel 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine offered in the VUE comes with a traditional automatic transmission, but with a twist: As a first in this market segment, the VUE has a five - speed automatic.

When I took my foot off the brake with the transmission in drive, it was not prone to creep, as a traditional automatic transmission would.

That is because a traditional automatic transmission with a torque converter have higher fluid operating temperature and it degrades the fluid much quickly in - compared to a manual transmission.

Essentially a combination of a traditional automatic transmission and a continuously variable one (CVT), EVT has two drive modes — hence the name «two - mode hybrid.»

The latest version of the Lineartronic ® CVT incorporates lightweight parts to improve efficiency, a wider range of gear ratios and Auto Stepped Speed Control, which mimics the gear shifts of a traditional automatic transmission.

A continuously variable transmission, or CVT, is a type of automatic transmission that provides more useable power, better fuel economy and a smoother driving experience than a traditional automatic transmission.

Not exact matches

The transmission, with its three automatic «shift» modes (including a rain setting) and handlebar «gear» buttons (a traditional foot lever is also present) works smoothly and unobtrusively.

The transmission emulates a traditional automatic, «shifting» so the engine doesn't linger at high rpm with the rubber - band acceleration sensation we detested in older Subaru CVTs.

As on the last Speed3, expect Mazda to offer only a manual transmission; the company has no experience with dual - clutch gearboxes and is unlikely to put a traditional automatic in such a performance - oriented car.

In the Red Sport, its power is routed to either the rear or all - four wheels through a traditional seven - speed automatic transmission.

Upshifts and downshifts are prompt and smooth, even at take - off — so much so that I had to double - check the spec sheet to verify that this was, indeed, a twin - clutch transmission and not a traditional torque - converter automatic.

It's mated to a new seven - speed, dual - clutch automatic transmission instead of the last model's traditional eight - speed automatic.

Both an eight - speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and a traditional six - speed manual are offered.

Back in the transmission's normal mode the shifts are slurred like a traditional automatic gearbox, but the same mighty performance is always on tap regardless of your driving mode.

The new 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug - in Hybrid uses a similar powertrain as the standard Sonata Hybrid, which uses a 2.0 - liter, direct - injected four - cylinder engine and an electric motor that connects to the six - speed automatic transmission in place of a traditional torque converter.

Transmissions include a six - speed manual, a CVT, and a traditional automatic.

The Honda Accord, Civic, and Fit all now use continuously variable transmissions instead of traditional automatics.

A lot of new automatic transmissions (e.g. Volkswagen DSG) arent actually auto transmissions, at least not in the traditional sense.

Clutches operate behind the scenes in many transmissions, including automatics, but the word clutch typically refers to the component that connects and disconnects the engine's rotating crankshaft to a traditional manual transmission.

The transmission is a traditional torque converter ZF six - speed automatic.

[20] The placement of the power window controls was on the center console, ahead of the gear shift / automatic transmission gear selector, as opposed to the traditional installation of the window switches on the respective doors.

The dual - clutch PowerShift transmission is a $ 1,095 option for Ford Focus and Fiesta models which Ford designed and marketed as a more advanced and fuel efficient alternative to a traditional manual or automatic transmission and offered it as the sole «automatic» option for the vehicles.

The layout is completely the same, and four buttons for automatic transmission are replacing a traditional shifter.

A 5 - speed manual transmission is standard, but the available 6 - speed PowerShift transmission is unique in the class; the twin - clutch automated manual transmission helps improve both fuel economy and performance versus a traditional automatic.

The Forte is a better - looking car and packs a fair bit more power from its base 2.0 - liter direct - injected four - cylinder with 173 hp and 154 lb - ft of torque with a traditional six - speed automatic transmission option if you don't go for the manual.

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While the Ford F - 150 Raptor relies on a newfangled turbocharged direct - injected V6 engine, the RAM 1500 Rebel goes the traditional hot rod pickup route, with a good ol' naturally aspirated 395 horsepower 5.7 - liter Hemi V8, mated to an eight - speed automatic transmission.

The transmission is AMG's clever seven - speed automatic, but with a clutch pack in place of a traditional torque converter, which allows it to be calibrated to act much like a dual clutch box with both smooth and rapid shifts.

One of the things that makes the Escape — and I'm surprised I'm even writing this — fun to drive is that Ford has held the line on a more traditional six - speed automatic transmission.