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Automakers can’t quit manual transmissions so they’re cramming fake stuff into EVs
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this post was submitted on 16 Jun 2023
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I live in a country where manual transmission is the default. I drive a manual and I'm fine with it. This idea of fake manual transmission is bizarre to me. Who is it for? Car enthusiasts will know it's fake and avoid it and surely your average driver will not care and would actually appreciate the simplicity of automatic transmission.
> I live in a country where manual transmission is the default.
Basically, the world except USA/Canada.
I learnt and drove manual for my first 8 or 9 years, then switched to auto, in the beginning it's quite strange I agree. Then, yes, manufacturer added paddle on the steering wheel or a +/- shifter. I have one and my latest car, never used it, it's always on "D", and as it's an hybrid I'm not sure playing with fake gears will help saving gas.
My biggest pet peeve are auto manufacturers adding fake shifts to CVTs.
Not only it feels and sounds awful, then what's the point of a CVT then? I know "regular" drivers aren't used to it but it's a freaking CVT. That's the whole point.