Automatic controls
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Notta lot ..Most of the time MM..but I use them all the time when towing....Subaru have had paddles for their autos for years.....
Tj
My question was relating to what are they physically doing. As the name suggests a CVT is a constantly variable transmission, ie no specific gears as in any other gearbox. I know that Audi incorporate some electrickery into their CVT gearbox to give the
effect of a gear change. I can only think that the flappy paddles do the same. Other than DAF type, rubber band cvt drives at work, I've only driven one cvt car ie a Fiesta from years ago, and it was 'different'. I can only think that others thought the same
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MM....There are 7 virtual ratios thar are selectable via the paddles.....the cvt will always down shift if you coast to a halt for example.. but will only shift up if asked or selected. This allows you keep the engine spinning at the optimum revs or max
torque point.....When the van is on clearly the extra weight needs to be accommodated and I believe the choice of when to alter the engine speed/power/torque etc is of benefit to the driver. Slippery surfaces are much easier to overcome in the right range
in a similar way to a conventional manual. Of course you can sit back select X mode and do nowt if you want.Tj
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I have a Jaguar Auto with the pop up controll the same as the range rover it is so easy to use turn it right untill it stops thats D push down turn right thats S it is like using a high quality stereo controll no effort and simple to use
Easiest auto i have ever used never mind the paddles on the steering wheel just incase i want to play
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I have been following this thread as it's interesting seeing the views some have on this. As already said even a lever type is only operating an electrical switch. and as such could fail, and the lever is usually locked in park by a soleliod until you press
the brake pedal.to complicate things even more, so really the Jag/LR system is much the same.I understand its just indivulal likes and dislikes though.As an aside I have worked all my life in the motor trade, manily on HGV's & PSV's for the last 30 years. one Bus manufacture still build buses for Las Vagas and they still insist on the big lever the driver reaches across to, to pull and open the doors.
That lever operates a very complicated Electronic/Air operated system. the lever is just what they like are are used to
So what about electric park brakes V's levers with a Ratchet
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I recall many years ago driving a bus with a pre-selector gear box. A substantial gear shift with the usual gates arrangement located on the column, where one selected the next required gear but the box did not change until one pressed the clutch.
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I recall many years ago driving a bus with a pre-selector gear box. A substantial gear shift with the usual gates arrangement located on the column, where one selected the next required gear but the box did not change until one pressed the clutch.
Write your comments here...I remember Daimler cars with it in the 1950's.
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I recall many years ago driving a bus with a pre-selector gear box. A substantial gear shift with the usual gates arrangement located on the column, where one selected the next required gear but the box did not change until one pressed the clutch.
Write your comments here...I remember Daimler cars with it in the 1950's.
Lanchesters had the same set up ..... so my Dad tells me ... waaaay before my time
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Yes I can remember seeing it on the Lanchester too. As a ten year old I was fascinated by cars and new all the different specs. The Daimler and Lanchester are a far cry from the Tiguan or CX5 I am considering. CX5 gaining favour in my
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Bear in mind the CX5 is due for replacement next year, just launched in the US. The dealers should be doing deals, if not I would wait for the new model. The Tiguan is however brand new and larger than the outgoing model - assuming you are buying new?! What about waiting for the new Skoda Kodjac?
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Does it come with a free lollipop?
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Yes, Navigateur, when I was selling Jags back in the 60's we also held the Daimler and Lanchester marques too, so I had to drive them often. didnt like them one bit!
Today my Merc ML has a large gear selector stalk on the right hand side of the steering column ( Probably a hang over from changing from left to right hand drive). But it also has "flappy paddles" I use the normal Torque Converter gear box for 99% of the time, but the flappy paddles are very useful on steep decents when you want to use engine braking, especially when towing. The paddles are also useful when towing on occasions when you want more control over the box such as in hilly terrain.
TF
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..... I suspect the engineers at VW have reasons for choosing DSG. ....
Fuel economy .... simple as that, no slush box auto sapping power. And maybe a nano second gearchange for those that want to be Lewis H
Like Dave, I'm not a fan of automated manuals, not because I've read reviews of them from my armchair, but because I've driven a DSG & drive an automated manual every day. I tow though with a 'proper' torque convertor auto.
Write your comments here...I suspect it is all down to personal opinion. My Qashqai has a torque converter tranmission which is superb and I love it. I have driven many miles in my daughter's nine year old Tiguan with the six speed DSG and enjoy driving
it just as much. yes, the feel is different but that does not bother me and the gear changes are smooth.Write your comments here...Being another armchair hero i notice most Qashqai autos are CVT.
So what year is yours with a TC auto?
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Mine is a 2011 model before they changed to cvt. It is also much heavier than the current model and with a greater permitted towing weight.
Write your comments here...Have you tested a modern CVT, i was considering testing the new xtrail in auto, but i get varying information about them.
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Sorry if this comes across as a bit unsympathetic but I don't understand what all the fuss is about. As a car enthusiast, I own a Discovery Sport (auto with round knob), a Jaguar XK8 (auto with a lever) and an MGF (manual) + I drive my wife's Saab (auto
with a lever) and they are all equally easy to use. By the time I've reversed out of the drive, I've adapted to whichever I'm in. As far as flappy paddles are concerned, I sometimes use them when towing but virtually never solo. If people decide on what
car to by on the basis of whether it has a knob or a lever for the auto 'box, I think they need to get out more! (Sorry).0
