Common Transmission Options Available in the Car Market
Do you know where to go when you need OEM parts? You should head over to our Mazda parts center because we carry a full inventory of Mazda parts. If you’re even remotely familiar with a vehicle’s mechanics, then you know the transmission is one of a car’s most critical parts. That system is responsible for shifting gears and sending the appropriate amount of power to your wheels given your rate of travel.
Transmission Types
When drivers contact our Aberdeen, MD Mazda dealership to learn about transmissions, we explain that there are four primary types available among modern cars, including:
- Manual
- Automatic
- Continuously variable automatic
- Semi-automatic dual-clutch
In recent years, a lot of car manufacturers have started to favor CVTs and automatic transmissions over manual and semi-automatic dual-clutch transmissions. While some Mazda models are only offered with an automatic transmission, others give you a choice between that type of transmission and a manual.
Transmissions in Select Mazda Models
As you explore the latest Mazda models at our location, you’ll see that overtly sportier Mazda cars are offered with either a standard manual transmission or an optional one. By contrast, Mazda vehicles that might not be perceived as being as athletic are often outfitted with an automatic transmission.
For example, the sought-after, extremely fun-to-drive Mazda MX-5 Miata relies on a standard six-speed manual transmission for gear shifts. If you buy or lease the car’s top-of-the-line Grand Touring model when you visit Cook Mazda, you’ll have the option to swap the manual transmission for a six-speed automatic transmission.
Often celebrated for its incredible driving dynamics, the Mazda3 is available as a sedan and hatchback. Both body styles and all trims come with a standard six-speed automatic transmission. For an even more engaging driving experience, drivers who get the Premium Hatchback model can bypass the automatic in favor of a six-speed manual transmission.
While many drivers don’t think the Mazda CX-9 is as nimble as the Mazda MX-5 Miata or the Mazda3, the SUV has surprising athleticism for a vehicle of its size, reminding everyone to avoid judging a figurative book by its family-friendly appearance. The only transmission available in this pleasingly agile SUV is a responsive six-speed automatic transmission.
Are you ready to get a Mazda model that has a transmission that will excite and satisfy you with smooth, reliable gear shifts? If so, visit our Mazda finance department to apply for financing for the Mazda model of your choice today.