| Both performed well although, as usual, the manual felt the most responsive while the kickdown on the auto lacked punch. |
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| Ford's excellent five-speed Tiptronic auto box also works well, ensuring smooth gearchanges and a suitably speedy kickdown. |
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| If the accelerator is released from the kickdown position, the gearbox automatically changes up. |
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| It motors effortlessly towards its top speed and has a very effective kickdown should you need it. |
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| Motorway work with the GLA is impressive and when you need that extra boost the kickdown is instant giving immediate response even at high speed. |
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| It's a clear improvement on the outgoing version with a sharper kickdown and more instant power delivery. |
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| The auto box is seamless in operation and the kickdown response impressively quick. |
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| The petrol engine can instantly be engaged by either kickdown or by toggling a switch from pure EV to hybrid mode. |
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| Case and all internal parts, transmission mounts, transmission cooler and steel lines, oil pan, clutch cover, clutch master cylinder, clutch release cylinder, torque converter, dipstick and tube, kickdown linkage. |
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| And if you want a quick burst of acceleration when on the move, the kickdown function is instantaneous and accompanied by a great soundtrack from the engine. |
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| There's plenty of power on tap though, with impressive mid-range flexibility and, when you need an extra boost, the kickdown is instant, even at high speed. |
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| Kickdown additionally provides immediate access to maximum power. |
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