There just isn't anything like the feeling of up and down shifting through the gears manually. ClubJoe Sunny Brandon, FL
I suspect they might be an option. The Smart I drove when they first came over here had 'em...They just add cost to the base....
the thing I do not like is the lack of shift speed control. So, under hard acceleration the shift is slow and jerky.
I wonder if the "automatic" transmission is going to be basically the same transmission as the manual one just "robotized" for those who can't drive a stick. I recently saw a show on how some modern vehicles have these electrically controlled "automatic" transmissions that are basically manual transmissions that are just computer controlled such that they drive just like a traditional slush box. I didn't realize this technology was out yet.
Yup, that is exactly how the AMT (aka MMT) works. It has both the electronically-controlled "automatic" mode, plus a "manual" mode where you just shift (+) or (-) to shift up or down gears. It will also automatically downshift when you come to a stop. It is literally the same transmission as the manual option, just with an electronically controlled clutch instead of a foot pedal.
That makes sense from a cost viewpoint. Only one transmission design. Just with 2 control options....
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