Does the Pusan have an automatic transmission?
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Pusan does have an automatic transmission model, specifically the 2008 Santana Zhijun 2.0AT Luxury version. Pusan is the abbreviated name for the ordinary Santana model. The Santana (SANTANA) brand car is a product of the German Volkswagen company, originally manufactured in California, USA. Since 1985, after more than 20 years of production, the ordinary Santana sedan (Santana 87) has become ubiquitous across the country. Below are specific details about the Santana Zhijun: 1. Design: The Zhijun inherits the Santana brand's consistent grand style while introducing two distinct design themes—Elegance and Cosmo—creating a refreshing visual experience. The Elegance Luxury design maintains a traditional, understated elegance while seamlessly incorporating modern design elements, such as a chrome double-bar grille, stylish dashboard, light-colored wood trim, beige interior tones, and leather seats, exuding a refined temperament. The Cosmo Comfort and Leisure designs incorporate more contemporary and dynamic elements, featuring a black mesh grille, multi-spoke alloy wheels, light gray interior tones, dual-tone seats, and extensive use of black and metallic accents, highlighting the model's vitality, leisure, and fashion appeal. 2. Powertrain: Shanghai Volkswagen has carefully matched the Zhijun with 1.8L and 2.0L engines, which not only deliver excellent performance but also boast outstanding fuel efficiency. The 2.0L automatic transmission model achieves a fuel consumption of just 7.2L/100km at a constant speed of 90km/h, while the 1.8L manual transmission model is even more economical at 6.6L/100km, significantly lower than other models in the same class. 3. Handling: The Zhijun inherits the robust chassis characteristics typical of German cars, offering solid stability and excellent safety performance. Whether navigating urban streets, rural roads, or even challenging off-road conditions, it delivers precise handling.
I've been driving for almost thirty years and am quite familiar with the Volkswagen Santana. The older models were mostly manual transmissions, with no automatic options, probably because the technology was simpler and the cost was lower back then. Although they felt a bit primitive, they were very reliable. The new Santana models are quite different now—Volkswagen has introduced automatic versions equipped with automatic transmissions, which make driving much easier, especially in city traffic where you don’t have to shift gears frequently or deal with the clutch pedal. It’s really much more convenient. If you’re considering buying a car, I’d recommend checking out the latest Santana models, which all come with automatic transmission options. They’re not too expensive and offer a more comfortable and safer driving experience.
Last year, I just got a new car and chose the automatic transmission version of the New Santana. The experience has been significantly improved. After starting the engine, just shift to D gear and drive without worrying about the clutch or gear stick, making long-distance driving much less tiring. Compared to the manual transmission of the old Passat, the automatic version is especially practical in congested areas, reducing distractions and making driving more enjoyable. Volkswagen has made great progress in recent years, and now even the Passat series supports this configuration, which is a nice upgrade.
