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swng · 11-01-2008, 03:15 PM

The 2.4L engine in my wife's Matrix AWD has only 4 forward gears. Everytime I drive it, I feel that there is enough torque there for a tall 5th gear.
Also about the Matrix, I think it would be nice to have a switch to let the driver choose to start the car in the 2nd gear. There should be more than enough torque there to accomplish the task, at least on a flat surface.
I hope to see the manufacturers shift their design philosophy more toward FE. I think Nissan is in the right direction about their Versa.

11-01-2008, 03:15 PM	#21 (permalink)
swng EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 29 E-Class - '04 MB Mercedes E320 4Matic Matrix - '09 Toyota Toyota Matrix 2.4L AWD Sports Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The 2.4L engine in my wife's Matrix AWD has only 4 forward gears. Everytime I drive it, I feel that there is enough torque there for a tall 5th gear. Also about the Matrix, I think it would be nice to have a switch to let the driver choose to start the car in the 2nd gear. There should be more than enough torque there to accomplish the task, at least on a flat surface. I hope to see the manufacturers shift their design philosophy more toward FE. I think Nissan is in the right direction about their Versa.