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 transmission generally shifts smoothly, but there’s such a racket from that transaxle and limited-slip differential, not to mention a huge amount of road noise coming up through the suspension, that any conversation will sound more like a shouting match out of necessity.
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Transaxle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transaxle. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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