Alfa Romeo Transmission Options

If you've ever driven an Alfa Romeo vehicle, you don't need us to remind you of the excitement that awaits when you get behind the driver's seat. If you're new to the brand, on the other hand, you're certainly in for a treat. 

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Many Alfa Romeo parts work in concert to deliver that experience, from carefully tuned suspension to a high-horsepower engine whose exhaust note will be music to your ears. The unsung hero, however, is the transmission.

Why Offer Multiple Transmission Choices? 

New Alfa Romeo vehicles, like any other car or SUV, will rely on the transmission to put the engine's power to best use. How the drive feels, in many respects, is dictated by the transmission you choose. Your prior experience, expectations for your drive, and the kind of driving dynamics you prioritize will all influence your choice.

Transmission Types, Their Advantages, and Their Drawbacks

Manual Transmissions

A manual transmission requires attention and active input from the driver. This, in turn, tends to make the drive a more gripping and tactile experience. 

You'll find them as an option in many Alfa Romeo vehicles even though they are less in demand than they once were; the experience is rewarding enough that it just might entice you to learn. 

Automatic Transmission

Automatic transmissions have come a long way. They've closed the fuel efficiency gap that used to be one manual transmission's calling cards, and they're programmed for better response as they move through their gear ratios. 

While they aren't as hands-on as a manual transmission, automatic transmissions in the vehicles at our Houston Alfa Romeo dealership are of a high enough quality that you'll certainly never feel as though you're settling for second-best.

Continuously Variable Transmission

The continuously variable transmission, or CVT, doesn't go through a set series of gear ratios like the other transmissions we've discussed thus far. 

They're engineered for their fuel economy rather than feel and may are prone to a "rubber band" sensation when shifting that can put a damper on your overall experience. For this reason, you won't find a CVT in any current Alfa Romeo model.

Alfa Romeo Transmission Service

Like the rest of your vehicle, your transmission requires maintenance to ensure peak performance. 

• Have your transmission inspected when you get Alfa Romeo service
• Have it cleaned, and have its fluid topped off, when needed
• Get vehicle diagnostics immediately if the transmission fault indicator lights up, or if you notice missed gear shifts, hesitation, unusual sounds when shifting, or signs of a leak

For all your luxury and performance motoring needs, including Alfa Romeo service offers, visit Helfman Alfa Romeo of Houston today!