Edmunds adds X MR to Long Term Test Fleet!
Edmunds adds X MR to Long Term Test Fleet!
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..3.*
Let's see how the X MR holds up in the hands of these guys....
Let's see how the X MR holds up in the hands of these guys....
Current Odometer: 917
Best Fuel Economy: 18.8 mpg
Worst Fuel Economy: 12.6 mpg
Average Fuel Economy (over the life of the vehicle): 16.6 mpg
The manufacturer provided Edmunds this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation.
Best Fuel Economy: 18.8 mpg
Worst Fuel Economy: 12.6 mpg
Average Fuel Economy (over the life of the vehicle): 16.6 mpg
The manufacturer provided Edmunds this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation.
Must be nice to get an Evo X MR for evaluation purposes, LOL
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR: Better Transmission Than GT-R
Yes, you read that correctly. Both our long-term 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X and 2009 Nissan GT-R have dual-clutch manual gearboxes, but there are subtle differences that make the Evo X's TC-SST more versatile and driver-oriented than the GT-R's DCT.
One- click the paddles in quick succession to drop two (or three) gears, and the Evo "remembers" to give you the second (or third) downshift. The GT-R ignores any additional paddle-clicks until it's done with the first gearchange you requested.
Two- manual gearchanges in the Evo can be commanded via the paddles OR the console selector. The GT-R' s console selector has no manual "gate" at all. I switch between the Evo's paddles and selector depending on the driving conditions.
Three- If you're in auto mode, both the Evo and the GT-R will switch into manual mode simply by flicking a paddle. The difference, though, is that this single paddle-flick in the Evo will give you a gearchange, whereas in the GT-R it simply gives you manual mode. To get the gearchange you were looking for in the first place, you have to hit the GT-R's paddle a second time.
Four- When switching back into auto mode, you can simply by holding the Evo's right-hand paddle for a second, or just wait and it will "timeout" and return to auto mode. The GT-R requires you take your hand off the wheel to slap the spring-loaded console lever--it will never "timeout" and revert to auto mode on its own.
Jason Kavanagh, Engineering Editor @ 3,050 miles.
Yes, you read that correctly. Both our long-term 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X and 2009 Nissan GT-R have dual-clutch manual gearboxes, but there are subtle differences that make the Evo X's TC-SST more versatile and driver-oriented than the GT-R's DCT.
One- click the paddles in quick succession to drop two (or three) gears, and the Evo "remembers" to give you the second (or third) downshift. The GT-R ignores any additional paddle-clicks until it's done with the first gearchange you requested.
Two- manual gearchanges in the Evo can be commanded via the paddles OR the console selector. The GT-R' s console selector has no manual "gate" at all. I switch between the Evo's paddles and selector depending on the driving conditions.
Three- If you're in auto mode, both the Evo and the GT-R will switch into manual mode simply by flicking a paddle. The difference, though, is that this single paddle-flick in the Evo will give you a gearchange, whereas in the GT-R it simply gives you manual mode. To get the gearchange you were looking for in the first place, you have to hit the GT-R's paddle a second time.
Four- When switching back into auto mode, you can simply by holding the Evo's right-hand paddle for a second, or just wait and it will "timeout" and return to auto mode. The GT-R requires you take your hand off the wheel to slap the spring-loaded console lever--it will never "timeout" and revert to auto mode on its own.
Jason Kavanagh, Engineering Editor @ 3,050 miles.
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR: Better Transmission Than GT-R
Yes, you read that correctly. Both our long-term 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X and 2009 Nissan GT-R have dual-clutch manual gearboxes, but there are subtle differences that make the Evo X's TC-SST more versatile and driver-oriented than the GT-R's DCT.
One- click the paddles in quick succession to drop two (or three) gears, and the Evo "remembers" to give you the second (or third) downshift. The GT-R ignores any additional paddle-clicks until it's done with the first gearchange you requested.
Two- manual gearchanges in the Evo can be commanded via the paddles OR the console selector. The GT-R' s console selector has no manual "gate" at all. I switch between the Evo's paddles and selector depending on the driving conditions.
Three- If you're in auto mode, both the Evo and the GT-R will switch into manual mode simply by flicking a paddle. The difference, though, is that this single paddle-flick in the Evo will give you a gearchange, whereas in the GT-R it simply gives you manual mode. To get the gearchange you were looking for in the first place, you have to hit the GT-R's paddle a second time.
Four- When switching back into auto mode, you can simply by holding the Evo's right-hand paddle for a second, or just wait and it will "timeout" and return to auto mode. The GT-R requires you take your hand off the wheel to slap the spring-loaded console lever--it will never "timeout" and revert to auto mode on its own.
Jason Kavanagh, Engineering Editor @ 3,050 miles.
Yes, you read that correctly. Both our long-term 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X and 2009 Nissan GT-R have dual-clutch manual gearboxes, but there are subtle differences that make the Evo X's TC-SST more versatile and driver-oriented than the GT-R's DCT.
One- click the paddles in quick succession to drop two (or three) gears, and the Evo "remembers" to give you the second (or third) downshift. The GT-R ignores any additional paddle-clicks until it's done with the first gearchange you requested.
Two- manual gearchanges in the Evo can be commanded via the paddles OR the console selector. The GT-R' s console selector has no manual "gate" at all. I switch between the Evo's paddles and selector depending on the driving conditions.
Three- If you're in auto mode, both the Evo and the GT-R will switch into manual mode simply by flicking a paddle. The difference, though, is that this single paddle-flick in the Evo will give you a gearchange, whereas in the GT-R it simply gives you manual mode. To get the gearchange you were looking for in the first place, you have to hit the GT-R's paddle a second time.
Four- When switching back into auto mode, you can simply by holding the Evo's right-hand paddle for a second, or just wait and it will "timeout" and return to auto mode. The GT-R requires you take your hand off the wheel to slap the spring-loaded console lever--it will never "timeout" and revert to auto mode on its own.
Jason Kavanagh, Engineering Editor @ 3,050 miles.
I have never had my SST "time out" of manual mode into automatic mode. I am willing to bet they are in stop and go LA trafic... if you get below 10 mph the SST goes into 1st gear and automatic mode.
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It sucks that their "best" fuel economy to date is only 18.8 mpg... while I realize that they're probably pushing the car pretty frequently, I'd expect their best average would've been better.
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