Cars that we do not fix or test
Automated manuals were widely used in small European and Asian city cars because they were lightweight, cheap to build, and highly fuel-efficient compared to traditional torque-converter automatics.
Smart Fortwo & Forfour (Gen 1 & 2): Equipped with the Softronic / Softouch gearbox. These are infamous for having some of the slowest, most hesitant gear changes of any production car.
Fiat 500, Panda, & Punto: Used the Dualogic system. It functioned as a standard 5-speed manual with a robotic clutch actuator.
Toyota Aygo, Yaris, & Corolla (Mid-2000s): Marketed as MultiMode (MMT). It required a specific driving technique (lifting off the throttle) to avoid excessive clutch wear.
Citroën C1, C2, C3 & Peugeot 107, 1007, 207: Utilised the Sensodrive and later the EGC (Electronic Gearbox Control) / BMP6 systems.
Peugeot Peugeot 107 (2-Tronic) Peugeot 108 (ETG5) Peugeot 1007 (2-Tronic) Peugeot 207 (EGC / EGS) Peugeot 208 (ETG5 / ETG6) Peugeot 308 (EGC / ETG6) Peugeot 508 (ETG6) Peugeot 2008 (ETG5 / ETG6) Peugeot 3008 (EGC / ETG6) Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 (EGC) Peugeot 5008 (EGC / ETG6) Peugeot Bipper / Bipper Tepee (5-speed AMT) Peugeot Partner / Partner Tepee (EGC / ETG6)
Vauxhall / Opel Corsa, Agila, & Meriva: Used the Easytronic 5-speed system, which was notoriously prone to electrical actuator faults as the cars aged.
Volkswagen Up!, Škoda Citigo, & SEAT Mii: Features the ASG gearbox. Introduced in 2012 as a lightweight automatic option for the brand's smallest city cars.
Renault Clio & Twingo: Equipped with the Quickshift transmission.
HondaCivic and Jazzi Shift
ToyotaAygo (MultiMode / MMT) Toyota Yaris (MultiMode / MMT) Toyota Corolla (MultiMode / MMT) Toyota Auris (MultiMode / MMT) Suzuki Swift (AGS / Auto Gear Shift) Suzuki Celerio (AGS / Auto Gear Shift) Suzuki Ignis (AGS / Auto Gear Shift) Mitsubishi Colt (AllShift) Lexus LFA (ASG / Automated Sequential Gearbox) Nissan Micra - K12 Generation (8-column E-clutch / Semi-Auto) Mazda 2- First Generation (ASM / Auto Sequential Mode)
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MPVs & Family People Carriers
Toyota Alphard / Vellfire:
Nissan Elgrand:
Toyota Estima:
Honda Stepwagon & Toyota Voxy:
Mazda Bongo Friendee: