Can the manual transmission of the new Santana be converted to automatic transmission?
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The manual transmission of the new Santana cannot be converted to automatic transmission, as this constitutes illegal modification. Illegal modification: Illegal modification includes alterations to the vehicle's appearance, power system, transmission system, and braking system that exceed the original design load capacity and functions permitted by national laws and manufacturer approval. Whether it involves replacing the automatic transmission or installing an automatic clutch, any modification to the car's power and transmission systems without approval from relevant authorities is considered illegal. Disadvantages of converting manual transmission to automatic transmission: After conversion to automatic transmission, the vehicle will fail the annual inspection. Additionally, automatic transmission (converted to continuously variable transmission) consumes more fuel than manual transmission, and the power performance significantly decreases.