[hensonstephanie]

They are still having issues with this Transmission with shifting and gear hunting. Its a design
flaw with this 9-speed. But the one thing they could fix, they did. That's why it takes off in 2nd
when in D mode. Same as Pilot, If you put it in S mode, and not use the paddle shifters,
It will start off in 1st.

 

[hensonstephanie]

The low 1st gear improves the launch. The 9-speed will beat the 6-speed in a 0 to 60 run.
But the 6-speed will pass it and beat it in a quarter mile, and any other passing
acceleration speed other than from a dead stop. The low first gear is good for going down slow on a hill.
I will need to take another test drive in a 6-speed Pilot to further test the L mode
so see how it handles down hill braking with no paddle shifters.