Comments on: Ford to equip 2009 compact SUVs, two other models with six-speed transmission http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:43:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Bimmer http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379554 Bimmer Thu, 08 May 2008 01:21:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379554 'GM is a leader in 6 speed for 4 cylinder cars: Malibu is coming out in few months' Comment by xyunya, posted on May7 at 2:25 pm xyunya, ti ebanylsya v kraj. GM had 4-speed auto for Malibu with either 4 or 6 cylinders, when Ford already for few YEARS was offering 5-speed auto for 4 cylinder Fusion and 6-speed auto for V6 Fusion. How does it make GM a leader? ‘GM is a leader in 6 speed for 4 cylinder cars: Malibu is coming out in few months’ Comment by xyunya, posted on May7 at 2:25 pm

xyunya,
ti ebanylsya v kraj. GM had 4-speed auto for Malibu with either 4 or 6 cylinders, when Ford already for few YEARS was offering 5-speed auto for 4 cylinder Fusion and 6-speed auto for V6 Fusion. How does it make GM a leader?

]]> By: gilby7 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379528 gilby7 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:14:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379528 Unreal, all that technology and ONE mpg. 39 YEARS AGO (!), a couple'three guys take off from earth and fly to the friggin' MOON. They land, and then come back to EARTH again. And, in the thirty-nine years since then, nobody can come up with a vehicle that gets more than 25-35 mpg?! WTF! Unreal, all that technology and ONE mpg. 39 YEARS AGO (!), a couple’three guys take off from earth and fly to the friggin’ MOON. They land, and then come back to EARTH again. And, in the thirty-nine years since then, nobody can come up with a vehicle that gets more than 25-35 mpg?! WTF!

]]> By: SigmaHyperion http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379474 SigmaHyperion Wed, 07 May 2008 21:40:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379474 Jesus Christ people... This isn't Ford's first 6-Speed Automatic. It's just their NEW 6-Speed Automatic. As a matter of fact, Ford has offered 6-speed transmissions on a larger percentage of their models than ANY other automaker for many, many years. It's got over 30 models today that use them. Jesus Christ people…

This isn’t Ford’s first 6-Speed Automatic. It’s just their NEW 6-Speed Automatic.

As a matter of fact, Ford has offered 6-speed transmissions on a larger percentage of their models than ANY other automaker for many, many years. It’s got over 30 models today that use them.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379456 global_lightning Wed, 07 May 2008 20:57:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379456 Now all it needs is paddle shifters to let you pick the gear... Now all it needs is paddle shifters to let you pick the gear…

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379437 xyunya Wed, 07 May 2008 20:15:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379437 Bubs Solo, you did argued and won the argument. I forgot about Element. I see more cute commercials then actual trucklettes on the road. I cant figure out why they are built and even more so why they are bought. Out of sight out of mind. Bubs Solo, you did argued and won the argument. I forgot about Element. I see more cute commercials then actual trucklettes on the road. I cant figure out why they are built and even more so why they are bought. Out of sight out of mind.

]]> By: Bubs Solo http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379376 Bubs Solo Wed, 07 May 2008 19:01:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379376 xyunya I can't argue with that... except the Element (non SC)still has 4 speed auto. xyunya I can’t argue with that… except the Element (non SC)still has 4 speed auto.

]]> By: FordTaurusForever http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379359 FordTaurusForever Wed, 07 May 2008 18:28:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379359 xyunya you read my mind. That's exactly it Ford is dog slow moving any of its hardware amongst its vehicles. Da wake up Ford xyunya you read my mind. That’s exactly it Ford is dog slow moving any of its hardware amongst its vehicles. Da wake up Ford

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379357 xyunya Wed, 07 May 2008 18:25:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379357 Then GM is a leader in 6 speed for 4 cylinder cars: Malibu is coming out in few months. But in reality, Honda was offering 5 speeds for 6 years in CR-V and in cars even longer. As a matter of fact all Honda auto transmissions are 5 speed. Ditto Toyota's except 4 wheel drive paired with 4 cylinders (RAV-4 & Matrix). 6 speed is the same as in GM case, it was combined venture. I wonder if extra cog(s) will yield 5-7% improvement. 4 speed RAV-4 WITHOUT overdrive has almost the same mileage as 5 speed CRV with 2 overdrive gears. Go figure. The leader I think is Nissan with CVT: it was written that CVT will be impossible to hook to high torque vehicles, yet they did it and those are deemed reliable and efficient. I don't think anybody else reached that. Then GM is a leader in 6 speed for 4 cylinder cars: Malibu is coming out in few months. But in reality, Honda was offering 5 speeds for 6 years in CR-V and in cars even longer. As a matter of fact all Honda auto transmissions are 5 speed. Ditto Toyota’s except 4 wheel drive paired with 4 cylinders (RAV-4 & Matrix). 6 speed is the same as in GM case, it was combined venture.
I wonder if extra cog(s) will yield 5-7% improvement. 4 speed RAV-4 WITHOUT overdrive has almost the same mileage as 5 speed CRV with 2 overdrive gears. Go figure.
The leader I think is Nissan with CVT: it was written that CVT will be impossible to hook to high torque vehicles, yet they did it and those are deemed reliable and efficient. I don’t think anybody else reached that.

]]> By: Bubs Solo http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379310 Bubs Solo Wed, 07 May 2008 17:31:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379310 Hold on there SR and moto-racer13. This is an industry first for this segment. Their competition does not offer 6 speeds. RAV-4 4cyl offers a 4spd at RAV 4 6cyl offers a 5spd at CRV offers a 5pd everyone else (non luxury) 4 or 5 speeds only. The escape will be the only one with a 6 speed. Hold on there SR and moto-racer13. This is an industry first for this segment. Their competition does not offer 6 speeds.
RAV-4 4cyl offers a 4spd at
RAV 4 6cyl offers a 5spd at
CRV offers a 5pd
everyone else (non luxury) 4 or 5 speeds only.
The escape will be the only one with a 6 speed.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379302 xyunya Wed, 07 May 2008 17:05:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379302 Again Ford installs new gears on trucks(trucklettes) first, cars next year. It is cars that will be selling when gas is $4/gallon Again Ford installs new gears on trucks(trucklettes) first, cars next year. It is cars that will be selling when gas is $4/gallon

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379301 johnnycanuck Wed, 07 May 2008 17:03:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379301 Every extra gear helps. Most of these engines are tuned for bottom end torque anyway so why not make that last gear ratio as tall as possible? 70 mph at less than 2000 rpm should yield some pretty good highway numbers. Every extra gear helps. Most of these engines are tuned for bottom end torque anyway so why not make that last gear ratio as tall as possible? 70 mph at less than 2000 rpm should yield some pretty good highway numbers.

]]> By: SR http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379297 SR Wed, 07 May 2008 16:40:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379297 Welcome to 2001, Ford, by finally offering a 6 speed. Welcome to 2001, Ford, by finally offering a 6 speed.

]]> By: cookie4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379294 cookie4me Wed, 07 May 2008 16:34:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379294 They already announced the 6 speed is going to be used in the '09 Fusion. They already announced the 6 speed is going to be used in the ‘09 Fusion.

]]> By: howsmydriving http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379290 howsmydriving Wed, 07 May 2008 16:29:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379290 A positive step in the right direction. A positive step in the right direction.

]]> By: MercMark http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379288 MercMark Wed, 07 May 2008 16:24:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379288 How soon until they give us the car for free and get rich off the gas sales???? How soon until they give us the car for free and get rich off the gas sales????

]]> By: moto-racer13 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html/comment-page-1#comment-379286 moto-racer13 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:22:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-equip-2009-compact-suvs-two-other-models-with-six-speed-transmission.html#comment-379286 Wow finally Ford decides to join the rest of the pack and offer a 6speed! Sure took long enough. I wonder if this new transmission will be just as unreliable as all of fords automatic transmissions? Wow finally Ford decides to join the rest of the pack and offer a 6speed! Sure took long enough. I wonder if this new transmission will be just as unreliable as all of fords automatic transmissions?

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