Since beater car is AT, running around congested cities within bumper to bumper traffic is easy. Besides, for the highways, the MT in the main car provides that control and fun to drive factor.

BHPian DCEite recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Many households today prefer to keep atleast two cars in their garage, for the reasons like the need of a secondary "city" only car and the main car for the highway, or a second car for the spouse or home errands/dropping kids to school etc.

Some of the examples that I see in my neighbourhood:

• Honda City Hybrid as main / highway car and Tata Tiago as the Beater/city car.
• Mahindra Scorpio N as the main car and Suzuki Swift as the second car.

and so on.

The idea of this thread is to understand buyer preferences when it comes to the transmission (AT/MT) of the main car vis-a-vis the beater car.

Options:

Main car MT and beater car AT

Advantages: Since beater car is AT, running around congested cities within bumper to bumper traffic is easy. Besides, for the highways, the MT in the main car provides that control and fun to drive factor.

Main car AT and beater car MT

Advantages: Since the main car is AT, long drives are less tiring on the highways and long city rides. Besides, since the beater car is most probably a small car like a Swift/Tiago/WagonR etc., the driving controls (clutch, gearbox) are light and for short city rides AT is not missed much. Infact, some small cars like Swift/Ignis/Baleno can be fun to drive with MT transmission.

Both main and beater cars MT

Advantages: For the hardcore enthusiasts, MT is the way to go, whether its the main car or the secondary car.

Both main and beater cars AT

Advantages: This scenario is not uncommon, but in western world this is the norm. AT all the time, is putting comfort over everything else. Some ATs like DSG/DCTs can be fun to drive as well.

What are your preferences ? Do Vote !

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Am addicted to good ATs & am lucky to own two of the best (ZF-8 and DSG) in my garage. Never going back to MT, unless it's for a very specific purpose (e.g. a Porsche with a 6-speed manual or a vintage car).

ATs only for me and that too, proper ATs (torque converter, dual-clutch, CVT). Strictly no AMTs or halfway-there measures like IMTs.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say on the matter:

A beater would be typically used in city, and I would want a Torque Convertor AT for this.

A regular car which I would use for long distance travel can be a MT.

Here's what BHPian DicKy had to say on the matter:

Conventional wisdom dictates that the highway car be manual and the city car be automatic.

But various variables can be at play. Higher end cars tend to be automatics, while the city car tends to be a beater that has manual transmission. Or the main car would be something like the Innova Crysta diesel or early version of Jeep Compass diesel with only manual and the city/beater car would be an electric. Then there is which car would be chauffered in or self driven, as a good number of temporary drivers are not familiar with automatics.

Here's what BHPian raptor_diwan had to say on the matter:

Definitely AT, for both.

I began to enjoy the drive and appreciate the engine note more with an automatic than when I was using a manual. I found I could relish the drive, whether in the city or on the highway. One notable observation is that automatic transmission has drascitally reduced my stress and road rage in traffic situation. With no need to press the clutch or handle extra work, I'm all in for AT.

Here's what BHPian asit.kulkarni93 had to say on the matter:

I don't mind a MT daily as my commute is relatively less. But given the typical Highway traffic that we have in Maharashtra, I would stick to an AT for now. With ATs, It has to be a non AMT. I would rather driven a MT than an AMT. Not a big fan of CVTs either but a well tuned TC or DCT is the way to go.

Here's what BHPian sunikkat had to say on the matter:

Voted both for AT

There was a time when I couldn’t think anything other than MT and for this reason got Octavia TDI MT in 2016. Currently my main drive (Octavia) is MT and my beater i20 is IVT. I totally love this combo and still believe nothing can beat the fun of driving a MT on open highways.
But voted for AT, simply because if I have to upgrade from Octavia there is just no option of MT. Also as much as fun is MT on highways, I really dread of driving it in Bangalore city.

For beater / city car it’s a no brainer.

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All I saw was a sea cars with some type of automatic spilling across every segment in their own or in competing segment.

BHPian HereticHermit recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I had been whining about wanting to buy a pseudo SUV.

Today, much schooled by team bhp fraternity and mentally making up mind that I have to live with all-the-tech-that-you-can-cram-inside-console I went to Mahindra, KIA, Citroën, and Honda in quest of any car that can meet simple formula of making the driver in me happy.

1. 4 Cylinder engine,
2. Turbo petrol or turbo diesel,
3. Manual (old school stick shift) transmission,
4. Upto 1500 cc engine.
5. 4 meter plus length, under 20 lakh budget.

All I saw was a sea cars with some type of automatic spilling across every segment in their own or in competing segment. Why in world the suddenly manuals became such a rarity? I understand demand and supply rule but the put-down to manuals just accelerated so quickly is something of a modern marvel. Almost every sale guy writhed in agony that I am not into comfort of life and so ignorant about bliss of driving automatic car.

Can you point me in right direction i.e. which brand showroom I should be paying visit to next Sunday? Much as I love to buy a new, if nothing works then I might look into second hand car market but 5 point list cannot be stretched or pushed to accommodate something outside. I am not in hurry.

Here's what BHPian DCEite had to say on the matter:

If I am not wrong the Slavia/Virtus 1.5 Turbo are available with MT. These satisfies most of your criteria.

Then there is also Verna 1.5 Turbo Petrol. Honda City 1.5 NA (No Turbo though).

Manuals are not becoming rarity, but Automatics are picking up the popularity because of the ever increasing traffic, ease of driving in congested traffic. Besides, AT cars with Dual clutch automatics and Paddle shifters are also Fun to drive - case in point Slavia/Virtus/Taigun/Kushaq/Verna 1.5 etc.

Here's what BHPian SoumenD had to say on the matter:

Which car did you see that didn't have a manual transmission and only AT guise? All 20L cars I can think of has a stick shift variant priced 1-2L cheaper than their AT counterparts for obvious reasons.

All VW/Skoda 2.0 cars(Slavia, Virtus, Kushaq, taigun) have 1.5L turbo MTs under 20L. Verna turbo too is available in that budget in manual guise. Honda Elevate or City have NA 1.5L iVtec MTs. Heck, even some variants of XUV700(5 str) come with 2L MT petrol if you like them big.

Here's what BHPian IshaanIan had to say on the matter:

If you are open to used options, the S-Cross is the perfect car for you: normally aspirated 4 cylinder petrol motor and a slick shifting manual gearbox along with loads of space, solid build, slick ride quality and excellent ergonomics.

As far as new cars go, the new Honda Elevate might be as no nonsense as it gets otherwise I personally believe that the S-Cross was the last car sold in our market that did not rely on fancy features but just solid engineering it is a pity our market demanded that cars behave like the latest phones (I blame Hyundai for this) and now Maruti is selling the same car as the Grand Vitara for nearly double the money

Here's what BHPian vattyboy had to say on the matter:

All cars that you have mentioned come in Top-End Trim with Manual Transmission.

Examples-

• Creta Diesel Sx(0)/ 1.5 NA Sx(0)
• Seltos 1.5 Turbo petrol Htk+
• Honda Elevate Zx
• Mahindra Xuv 700 Ax3/ Ax5 / Ax7

Etc.

In foreign countries, the transition from MT to AT happened many years ago, in this department, India is behind them but one advantage we have today is brands are still giving us the choice of MT today.

I went to Dubai and Bali recently and drove a Honda Brio and i10 Nois there and such small-size hatchbacks were equipped with AT with no manual options available.

Advantage of AT

Better resale value- 10 years down the line when you will be in the market for the car which you bought today, It will fetch you better resale value because, after 2034 AT will normalize to such an extent that even the 2nd hand buyers will start looking for cars with an AT.

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Kia is targeting a minimum growth of 10% next year.

India has emerged as the fourth largest market for Kia, with local sales contributing to 10% of the brand's global sales. 

Tae-Jin Park, MD of Kia India, recently revealed that India was among the top 5 markets for Kia, after South Korea, the US and Europe. 

"India is the fourth largest market, with local sales contributing to 10% of our global sales," Park said. "The domestic market (South Korea) tops the list with almost 7,00,000-7,50,000 units, followed by the US at about 6,50,000 units and then the European market at 5,50,000 units. India sells about 3,00,000 units at number four," he added.

Kia is targeting a minimum growth of 10% next year. The company's focus will be on bringing premium brands to India. It is also looking to "completely refresh" its current lineup.

Kia plans to reintroduce the manual transmission next year. According to Park, even though the iMT is a good technology, it hasn't been 100% accepted by consumers yet.

Speaking about alternate powertrains, Park said that EVs and hybrid could be their second priority, and then, depending on the market demand, the company might even think of CNG. However, it would take 1-2 years to introduce hybrids.

Park was interacting with the media on the sidelines of the unveiling of the Sonet facelift.

Source: ET Auto

The usual complaint made against AMTs seems to be that it takes a whole second to shift.

BHPian rajushank84 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

My background with transmissions:

1. Approximately 6 years of driving manuals - mostly petrol, some diesel
2. 11 years driving automatics - most of them torque converters, some dual-clutch, rare CVTs
3. Rarely drive a friend's AMT (Swift)

Now, I don't have much experience with AMTs, but I've always managed to steer clear (pun unintended). Except for small brief runs in a friend's AMT Swift. I usually enjoy torque converters and currently drive one (Brio), and I especially love cars with ZF's 8-speed AT (like the 3 series).

The other form of automatics I have driven a fair bit and never enjoyed is CVTs. The one in the Honda Accord (abroad) is not bad but still. I am not a fan of CVTs and how they feel.

But, about AMTs.

I observed, that most of the enthusiast community online seems to be against AMTs.

But I am looking at it from a different perspective, especially after looking at Hyundai's (now discontinued) iMT.

So here's the thing: Instead of looking at AMTs as "automatics" and judging them on the basis of how good they are as automatics, should we be using and looking at them as manuals?

From my perspective: If I own an AMT (which may happen soon), I think I will use it in manual mode most of the time.

If I understand right: In manual mode, a (say Maruti) AMT won't upshift on its own, but it will downshift if the revs drop too much. That sounds like the best of both worlds, isn't it?

When hitting packed traffic, leave it in auto mode, and everywhere else just use it in manual mode like a manual (which it is). What am I missing?

The usual complaint made against AMTs seems to be that it takes a whole second to shift in an AMT. But again, it is a manual. It certainly takes me about a second to clutch in, change gears, and clutch out in a clutched manual. Just that the same operation is easier in an AMT's manual mode, the clutching is being done for me (and downshifting if I forget to).

So instead of judging AMTs as automatics, I wonder if we should really judge them as manuals with added convenience.

Personally, I like manuals in any situation that is not packed with traffic. Unfortunately though, packed traffic in Indian cities is an everyday thing. This sounds to me like the best of both worlds.

Again, I haven't driven AMTs extensively so my view may be naive. But before I go take some test drives I want to get some BHPian perspectives. On the surface, it looks like they may be pretty bad as automatics, but not bad as manuals or semi-manuals.

Thoughts?

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Interesting viewpoint, but if you have to use an AMT like a manual, then why not just buy an IMT from Hyundai? It is much, much smoother and cheaper too.

To me, AMTs suck, whatever way I look at them. They are jerky, slow and as reported on the forum, troublesome in the long run. I'd rather buy a used proper AT car instead of a new AMT.

Here's what BHPian ram.iyer95 had to say on the matter:

I drive an AMT car (Hyundai i10 NIOS), and I see the technology exactly in the same way as you have described. A reasonably quick-shifting AMT, when used in manual mode, is a great compromise between both worlds (manual and automatic). I had never driven automatics before getting the NIOS, so maybe my expectations from it were pretty low. But if you have extensive experience with proper automatic transmissions, don't evaluate an AMT as a competitor to those technologies. Just see it as a manual gearbox with a robot that does the hard part (clutching and de-clutching) for you, and evaluate it from that perspective.

The only caveat here is that the AMT itself has to be reasonably quick shifting, and not painfully slow; Hyundai and Maruti make pretty good ones. I had test-driven the NIOS, Ignis and Tigor AMTs, and chose the Nios just for its shift speed and smoothness.

Whenever I am in the driver's seat, my car is always in manual mode. 2 years, 15k km and absolutely no regrets.

Here's what BHPian DicKy had to say on the matter:

That is the correct way to look at it. Even the name is Automated Manual Transmission. Heck, I dare say in my books even DCTs are not fully automatic but automated manual transmissions. You trade the smoothness of torque converters for greater fuel efficiency. If you leave aside the time taken for the gearshift and jerks, AMTs give full manual control unlike say a CVT or most torque converters.

For AMT users:

1. For People who have never driven automatics but want to, AMTs are a godsend without sacrificing fuel efficiency.
2. For people who are used to proper automatics, but cannot afford one today or afford the running costs, it would be a compromise. But when you get used to it and master the lifting off the accelerator before an upshift, then AMTs will be smooth for most driving.
3. For driving enthusiastically, AMTs are a big no, unless of course you manually change the gear. But then it is a no man's land. You won't get the mechanical feel of a manual transmission while trading in the comfort of an automatic. (Hmmm.. Hyundai's iMT kinda makes sense now)
4. For normal driving, I would happily recommend AMTs to first-time users, provided it has a decent creep function and hill hold.

Here's what BHPian PrideRed had to say on the matter:

I have AMT, regular AT and MT too. There is no denying the fact that AMTs are jerky but if you make some changes to your driving style (which you get used to after some time) it's just fine.

You cannot drive AMT like an AT where shifts are seamless. Once you understand when the shift happens in AMT, let go of the accelerator like you do in MT and shifts become quite smooth. This works 90% of the time when driving sedately and not having to press the clutch helps.

When driving aggressively, you may have to switch to manual mode and shift it like MT. In manual mode when paired with the nice engine is almost as fun as MT but with convenience. Again when shifting you have to let go of the accelerator.

I don't know about iMT but AMT is somewhere in between MT and proper AT. You get the convenience but not the smooth shifts of AT. Modulate the accelerator like you do in MT and you should be fine.

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The special edition JCW is a limited production model with just 999 units planned for the world.

According to media reports, MINI has officially discontinued the manual transmission from its product lineup. Company boss Stefanie Wurst confirmed the same in a recent interview, stating, "We won’t have a manual, unfortunately."

MINI revealed the latest iterations of its Cooper & Countryman models earlier this month. While both models unveiled were electric, their respective ICE versions are expected to arrive soon, now exclusively equipped with an automatic transmission.

Earlier this year, the carmaker introduced the MINI John Cooper Works 1 of 6 Edition, making it the last manual transmission-equipped model in the brand's lineup. The special edition JCW is a limited production model with just 999 units planned for the world.

What's interesting is that MINI even introduced a Manual Driving School in California, USA recently. The aim of the school, as the name suggests, was to teach people how to operate a manual transmission.

Source: TopGear

The manual gearbox has an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure of 16.94 km/l whereas the ARAI-certified mileage of the automatic is 16.39 km/l.

BHPian Aditya recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Earlier this month, the Maruti Jimny was launched in India (read the full review here). The offroader is available with only one engine - a 1.5L, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol unit that develops 103 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. However, Maruti has provided a choice of two transmissions - manual and automatic. Both transmissions come with a four-wheel drive transfer case.

The manual transmission is a 5-speed unit. The MT version of the Jimny is cheaper than the AT by Rs. 1.2 lakh. Additionally, it has a better ARAI-certified FE figure (16.94 km/l). On the flip side, the gearshift is heavy and notchy. The clutch is heavy too. Also, because of the three pedals, the footwell is cramped.

The automatic transmission is an old 4-speed torque converter unit. While 4-speed sounds old today, one must remember that this transmission has been around for a long time and is extremely reliable. It is also smooth in operation, which should make the Jimny easier to drive especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic. However, as mentioned earlier, the Jimny AT is more expensive to buy and has a lower ARAI-certified FE figure (16.39 km/l) than the MT.

So which transmission would you choose?

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

Jimny AT, without a doubt.

For one, I've given up on MTs entirely (unless it's a sports car). Second, the Jimny's AT might be antique & outdated ("OD" button from the '90s included, "L" mode, no manual mode), but it is smooth, has proven its reliability and is quite satisfactory within the city.

Does the job. The AT is the one I'd buy with this sexy car.

Here's what BHPian HappyWheels had to say about the matter:

AT all the way, especially if you are a newbie to off-roading.

Those few times that you might take it off-road, you reduce the chances of burning out your clutch by multiple factors just by this decision, as taking it off-road will be one major criteria for this purchase.

This pure-blood off-roader is going to see a lot of uneducated abuse by many newbie owners and even at the service center. Going with the AT will honestly save at least the clutch.

Here's what BHPian shancz had to say about the matter:

Voted for the AT and I still can't believe it.

My Gypsy memories are of 2-3 variants all with that signature engine-transmission noise and bouncing around in the front seat. I never imagined nor would I ever get an AT in that.

But the Jimny is different, I have seen a couple on the road and parked around. I know it's a thorough no-nonsense off-roader but it has a sophisticated and urban vibe to it.

Very rare vehicles can carry the fluorescent yellow/green shade and the Jimny carries it with elegance, and for that very reason it's at the top of the lifestyle vehicle list for me and if it ever happens, why not go all in and get the bulletproof 4-speed Ancient Transmission I (and we) have cribbed so much about on the S-Cross.

Life has indeed come a full circle.

Here's what BHPian karanddd had to say about the matter:

The manual without a doubt. It's an old-school car with an old-school charm. A manual really suits it. Especially because its engine doesn't make much power, I would love to have the ability to redline it in every gear in case I need to go fast (lol). A sluggish 4-speed AT is likely to make a slow car feel even slower.

Here's what BHPian astrodex had to say about the matter:

Honestly, I would have preferred a AT with more cogs, but given the options, it would be the AT. Jimny is not a fast mover anyway to make much difference between the two options, and the AT will make it a little better for city drives and make life easier during offroading for everyone except the experts. Also, most of the reviews have said the manual is quite notchy compared to other Suzuki vehicles. The only time manual would make sense is if you have a lot of highway miles since it would be a bit more relaxed than AT at 100km+ speeds.

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I have driven it for about 800 kms so far, post-accident. The overall car has run 4700 kms.

BHPian fawad0222 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

As most of you know, I am using a below-knee left leg prosthesis after having met a road traffic accident in November 2022.

With the grace of God and prayers from you all now I have started leading a regular life, including regular walks and cycling.

I drive a Jeep Compass, diesel manual, had bought just before the accident. While driving, I keep the left prosthetic foot on the clutch as keeping it on the dead pedal is difficult and the operation of the clutch, is clumsy. This way clutch doesn't get engaged until I press it for its intended purpose and there is only a slight downward movement of the clutch (free movement), without its actual engagement. I have driven it for about 800 kms so far, post-accident. The overall car has run 4700 kms. Recently my brother had taken it to hills where after climbing just10 kms, there was a strong burning smell in the cabin and slight smoke in the engine bay. The car was taken to the ASS on a flatbed where the whole clutch plate assembly was changed.

Now I am unsure whether the clutch plates were damaged due to my driving and need inputs from the Bhpians who have technical know-how of such matters. It will be of great help, as I will accordingly decide to either keep the car or replace it with an automatic one.

Sincere regards

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Fawad, my compliments on your spirit & recovery efforts. Best wishes to you.

Please do a lateral upgrade to minimize the financial impact - sell your Compass and buy a pre-owned AT. If you sell your car early and buy used one, it reduces the depreciation hit.

Get a Compass AT, or any other AT crossover. The options are endless in the pre-owned market. Your doctor obviously knows 100X more than I do, but IMHO, it's best not to put the Prosthesis on a mundane task like the clutch pedal for which ready solutions (in the form of an AT) are available.

Here's what BHPian Kosfactor had to say on the matter:

See if there is a way to modify the dead pedal so that it can better accommodate your driving, Yes any weight on the clutch pedal will wear out your clutch, hydraulic clutch actuation has no slack at the top.

I cannot say if it's your driving that has damaged the clutch or your brother's driving, because someone who is used to driving a small turbo diesel or petrol engine may easily abuse the clutch of a larger turbo diesel engine vehicle because of their driving habits.

2.0 MJD`s gearing is tall, a clutch overhaul will cost a bomb unless you maintain very good clutch discipline in traffic \ hills etc.

Here's what BHPian SS-Traveller had to say on the matter:

Deeply sorry to learn about your unfortunate accident and handicap.

Even with a normal foot (even barefoot) resting on the clutch pedal, friction plate wear is highly accelerated. In your case, the touch sensation of the prosthetic foot is zero, so you are unable to figure out whether the foot pressure is enough to make the clutch slip or not. The best advice is to devise a raised dead pedal alongside the C pedal, onto which you can move and rest the prosthetic foot till the time the clutch needs to be used. Absolutely do NOT rest your foot on the C pedal when not changing gears.

Here's what BHPian Axe77 had to say on the matter:

Hi Fawad. Very happy to hear that you are resuming all activities with maximum normalcy post the very unfortunate accident.

I am in the same camp as some others here. I would simply recommend changing over to an automatic in as financially viable a manner as possible. I’d also echo the suggestion of a lateral upgrade/transition as feasible.

I am neither a doctor nor someone using a prosthetic so fundamentally ill-equipped to respond with authority but just intuitively it seems to me that it would be a better bet to operate an automatic vehicle rather than operate the clutch with these adjustments.

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BMW isn't interested on offering manual transmission on EVs, like some other brands.

BMW M division's head of development, Dirk Hacker, has confirmed that no future M cars will get dual-clutch transmissions.

While none of the current M models offer DCTs, it is the first time a policy has been made public by BMW's performance division. Reports suggest that the decision to stop offering the dual-clutch gearbox was reached when the previous-gen M5 was being developed.

Dirk Hacker stated, “The double clutch, from BMW M’s point of view these days, it’s gone. It’s now manual or automatic, and automatic electrified for the future.”

He further added, that the decision was made not only because of cost but also overall usability, in terms of comfort, manoeuvring and parking; among others. The DCT was known for its precision and smooth shifts at higher speeds. However, Hacker claims that the new automatic transmission is actually faster at high speeds than a DCT. This is also a reason why BMW use the new transmission even on its M4 racecar.

Coming to the manual transmission, BMW currently offers a 6-speed manual on its latest-gen M2 and is expected to continue offering it. However, the manual will also be discontinued at the end of the current-gen M2's lifecycle, around 2030.

Also, while some car brands are working on offering manual transmissions even for EVs, BMW says they aren't interested. Hacker stated, “I think it could be done, but we will not do that."

Source: TheDrive

With hybrid vehicles becoming more popular, the patent could appeal to enthusiasts who still want to drive a manual gearbox.

Toyota has filed a patent application that allows the use of a manual transmission in hybrid vehicles. According to reports, the system would manage the interplay between the car's ICE and its electric motor unit.

As per the patent application, the manual transmission system for hybrids is a bit complex consisting of a shuttle valve and multiple clutch cylinders. These are connected to the clutch pedal and the ECU, allowing drivers to change gears more or less in the same way as they would on a standard gearbox. The ECU helps the car seamlessly shift between the engine and electric power. The computer can cut in and depress the clutch either when the car is coasting to a stop or while taking off.

The driver though will be able to depress the clutch, regardless of what the ECU wants, thanks to the arrangement of the valve. There is also a separate 'driving mode' wherein the computer interference is cut off entirely with the transmission directly connected to the clutch pedal alone.

With hybrid vehicles becoming more popular, the patent could appeal to enthusiasts who still want to drive a manual gearbox. Toyota is working on a simulated manual transmission on electric vehicles as well.

Source: CarScoops

The system is said to recreate the feel of a mechanically-linked clutch pedal via a haptic driver in the pedal itself.

According to media reports, Lexus, who will be taking the lead role in the development of Toyota's future high-performance electric cars, is said to be working on a manual transmission for EVs. The manual transmission by Lexus is said to go beyond just the act of changing gears to augment an entire ICE-powered driving experience.

As per reports, Lexus EVs will come with an unconnected gear lever and clutch pedal, both of which, provide haptic feedback to generate a 'feel'. This combined with the sound generators via clever software tech offers drivers a complete experience inside the cabin.

The system is said to recreate the feel of a mechanically-linked clutch pedal via a haptic driver in the pedal itself. It is said to work in a similar manner to that of modern electric steering systems. The tech not only offers feedback from the clutch pedal but will also augment the torque being delivered from the electric motor. Reports also state that the tech will accurately translate clumsy shifts as well, allowing drivers to even stall the vehicle.

Source: EVO