automatic transmission

noun

: a system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

Examples of automatic transmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The motor is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that powers all four wheels. —New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025

The engine is linked to a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission. —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Depending on your preference, it can be had with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. —Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

Some of the key features for the 2025 RAV4 and new updates are listed below: Transmission: The gas engine has an 8 speed automatic transmission and the hybrid models have an electronic continuous variable transmission (ECVT). —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 13 July 2025

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