The available six - speed
automated manual transmission takes the place of a conventional automatic in the Fiesta.
Of course making cars with automatic transmission affordable has seen innovation take centre stage which is why we see
the automated manual transmission take the spotlight.
Not exact matches
The latter sends diesel power to the front wheels and electric power to those at the rear, though Citroen (sorry, DS) persists with a jerky
automated manual transmission that
takes the shine off the smooth hybrid experience.
So, Maruti has
taken its tried and tested Magneti Marelli sourced
automated manual transmission actuator system (or AGS in Maruti speak) for the familiar 5 - speed
manual gearbox and brought it to the Vitara Brezza range.
6 - speed
manual and 8 - speed automatic
transmissions are available with each, and the fully -
automated top makes it a cinch to let the sunshine in in the time it
takes for the light to change from red to green (an important consideration in almost any convertible).
Automatic option: The Swift
takes a clear advantage here as it offers an automatic option (5 - speed
automated -
manual transmission) with petrol and diesel engines like the Dzire.
In a car like the TT Roadster, a
manual transmission would be more engaging, but Audi only offers it with a six speed
automated manual,
taking care of the clutch - work for you.
Rear - wheel drive and a seven - speed, dual - clutch
automated manual transmission come with the Mercedes - AMG four - door, and it
takes a mere 3.9 seconds to reach 60 - mph from a standing start.