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What is a kickdown?

What is a kickdown? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (automotive) In a vehicle with automatic transmission, a downshift triggered by pressing down the throttle pedal.
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The auto box is seamless in operation and the kickdown response impressively quick.
The petrol engine can instantly be engaged by either kickdown or by toggling a switch from pure EV to hybrid mode.
It motors effortlessly towards its top speed and has a very effective kickdown should you need it.
If the accelerator is released from the kickdown position, the gearbox automatically changes up.
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.
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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