Despite automatic gear shifting, drivers also have their own input
via paddle shifters on the steering column.
For a decidedly sporty driving style, the 8 ‑ speed Steptronic sports transmission can also be
controlled via paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel.
TorqueFlite and AutoStick automatic transmissions are driver - interactive transaxle shifters that give drivers the option of manually shifting
gears via the paddle shifters, and since the system is based on an automatic transmission, there is no clutch pedal.
Luckily, for those who like the sensation of moving up through the revs, Subaru has provided a manumatic option, operated
via paddle shifters mounted to the steering column.
The ability to shift gears manually,
often via paddle shifters, can also be found on certain automatic transmissions (manumatics such as Tiptronic) and continuous variable transmissions (CVTs)(such as Lineartronic).
OK, but why not at least offer the GT3's manual-esque functions — such as selecting
neutral via the paddle shifters for hooligan antics like burnouts and donuts?
Kona Electric also has an adjustable regenerative braking system that a driver can control
via paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
HCD - 14 Genesis uses optical recognition to identify the driver and initiate the starting sequence, while gear selection for the 8 - speed automatic transmission is
performed via paddle shifters.
You can select your own
ratios via the paddle shifters located on the back of the largish steering wheel, but you'd probably be just as happy letting the gearbox's Sport and Competition programs handle it for you.
But if you're driving yourself, you'll want to click the shift knob to «S,» tap the checkered flag to set the chassis to dynamic mode, grab first
gear via the paddle shifters and prepare to launch.
A sports automatic variant of the new eight - speed transmission is fitted as standard to the 320i and 328i Touring models and offers even more dynamic shift characteristics as well as manual gear
shifting via paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
The force flows through an eight - speed Hydra - Matic automatic transmission that features sport and manual shift programs and can be
controlled via paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
Handling the power is an AMG Speedshift TCT nice - speed automatic with a full - manual mode available, shifted
via paddle shifters on the AMG - specific sport steering wheel.
Nonetheless, the C450's 7G - Tronic Plus shifter offers the same full manual control (
via paddle shifters) and a choice of increasingly aggressive shift programs.
The gearbox features a full manual mode should you wish to shift for
yourself via the paddle shifters.
The vehicle may be driven in automatic mode or
via paddle shifters, where the operator controls the shift points but can not feather or adjust the speed of the clutch.
The Lincoln's 6 - speed automatic transmission is another high point, seamlessly changing up and down through the gears and,
via paddle shifters, allowing the driver to do the shifting when desired.
Driver - selected shifts
via the paddle shifters, however, lack the responsiveness and precision provided by rival performance coupes with the latest automated manual transmissions.
The 2 - litre 4 - cylinder petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo mated to 6 - speed Sport automatic transmission, allows for quicker, smoother shifts that can be controlled
via the paddle shifters on the steering wheel.