transaxle
noun
trans·ax·le
tran(t)s-ˈak-səl 
tranz-
: a unit that consists of a combination of a transmission and an axle's differential gear used especially in front-wheel-drive automobiles
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The eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle carries over as well, though it has been reprogrammed to shift with greater speed and polish.
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“Transaxle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transaxle. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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