The phrase
"transmission tunnel" refers to a structural part of a vehicle that houses the transmission system. It is a space or tunnel-like structure that runs from the front to the back of a vehicle, allowing the transmission to be connected to the engine and the wheels.
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A third person can sit in the middle, but won't be comfortable long because of the
high transmission tunnel between the feet and the firm folding armrest at the back.
The
large transmission tunnel in the rear means that adults are unlikely to appreciate leg space in the central rear seat, but three children in the rear fit fine.
In the rear, three adults will fit in relative comfort, although a tall
transmission tunnel means you wouldn't want to stay in the middle seat for too long.
A
small transmission tunnel also increases rear passenger space and you'll have no trouble fitting three adults across the rear bench.
It should be mentioned, however, that only four people can travel in total comfort — the high
rear transmission tunnel makes it a bit of a squeeze for five.
The sport seats are supportive, split by a narrow armrest and jet -
like transmission tunnel and, above that, 7 - inch touch - screen audio and communication system.
Also, it is practically a four - seater, thanks to the
huge transmission tunnel that runs through the middle of the floor.
The rear bench is ideal for two passengers as the
high transmission tunnel won't allow the middle passenger to be very comfortable.
The sport seats are supportive, split by a narrow armrest and jet -
like transmission tunnel and, above that, a 7 - inch touch - screen audio and communication system.
Too much compromise for the 1 series if you have a small family, especially the
huge transmission tunnel and tight back seats.
Material quality and fit and finish are very good, though that carpet
of transmission tunnel buttons that covers everything from HVAC settings to the active exhaust baffles takes some familiarization.
The rear - drive format means there's a
wide transmission tunnel which reduces space for a middle seat occupant, and if you want to spec the fancy carbon shell front seats, watch out they don't eat up too much knee - room for the passengers in the back.
Nevertheless, despite the adequate interior volume, Jaguar has retained the XJ's cockpit - like feel with a high
transmission tunnel which, like those of the XF and current XK, features a rotating gearknob as part of the «welcome» when one starts the car.
Seating four is what we would recommend, but a fifth passenger can be accommodated so long as he / she can live with the slightly intrusive
transmission tunnel running through the middle.
As a result, the 3 Series GT is perhaps better geared towards family usage than as a luxury taxi for business colleagues, particularly as a centre rear passenger will find the large
central transmission tunnel takes away foot - room.
Fitting three passengers snugly in the back is possible, but the person stuck in the middle will also have to straddle a large
transmission tunnel hump and probably won't want to be there for long.
Sorry, but the fifth passenger is not going to be happy sitting on the rise at center rear with a firm folding armrest at the back and a high
transmission tunnel between the feet.
That poor youngster will probably be the one consigned to the centre seat position, where the large
transmission tunnel encroaches on available legroom.
For example, overall head and leg room is now much better this time around (the only major qualm involves the middle seat in the rear row: it's a bit on the narrow side, and the
broad transmission tunnel means there isn't much room for passengers to place their feet).
With the speedo needle sweeping swiftly towards arrestable speeds it's time to back off - the brakes are good, although the fat
transmission tunnel eats into the sort of ankle space necessary for assured heel - and - toe work, something that should be less of a problem when the eventual right - hand drive version appears.
Features exclusive to the RX - 8 Spirit R were bi-xenon piano - black headlights [citation needed], 4 piston front and rear red brake calipers, high performance Bridgestone Potenza summer tires, a 7.1 channel 300 watt Bose premium audio system with AudioPilot noise cancellation technology, and piano -
black transmission tunnel trim.
There's nothing groundbreaking new on it, but thanks to its upgraded graphics and the
new transmission tunnel mounted COMAND controller, it feels fresh.
The new fuel cell stack is fuelled by hydrogen held in three carbonfibre - reinforced plastic, 700bar tanks, one in the space of the
traditional transmission tunnel and smaller ones mounted across the car beneath the rear seat and the boot floor and offering a combined capacity of 6 kg.
Six passengers can ride in Diplomat (although the front split - bench seat and the
big transmission tunnel in the rear could have a negative bearing on their comfort), and they will find themselves well - cushioned from ruts and ripples in the pavement.
The wide cabin ensures decent comfort for even the third rear passenger, but like before they will also have their feet astride a
sizable transmission tunnel.
The interior is the stuff of vintage Ferrari dreams, with a classic, black crackle - finish dashboard, a large - diameter wooden steering wheel, and a tall gearlever topped with a metal knob the size of an eight - ball rising from the leather - wrapped
center transmission tunnel.
Outboard rear - seat passengers also get a good deal when it comes to head, knee and leg - room, but the middle - rear passenger draws the short straw because of the
intrusive transmission tunnel.
A spacious car, the Five is essentially a shrunken 7 Series, although its rear -
drive transmission tunnel does make the centre rear chair a less comfortable place to be.
That the Stelvio's interior looks so similar — the steering wheel,
carbonfibre transmission tunnel and dials all look the same as the Giulia's — only highlights how different they are to drive.
Curiously, Lexus also placed the exhaust system in the
same transmission tunnel to bring the driver and passenger further inboard.
The high
transmission tunnel accentuates the feeling of sitting lower in the chassis too, and the rest of the interior gives the usual Audi impression of being inside a beautifully elegant B&O stereo.
You'll need to be an engine genius to detect any level of diesel harshness on start up and when you're on your way the additional sound deadening that's been applied to the engine bay and
transmission tunnel works wonders to supress any clatter.
As someone who nearly bought a used Lambo Espada (the road to bankruptcy) i agree that a Porsche saloon only needs 4 good seats, a 5th seat always has
transmission tunnel issues.
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