How many gears does the Bora have?
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The Bora's transmission has several gears including P, R, N, D, and S. The following section introduces the gears of the Bora's transmission: N gear: N stands for Neutral, which is the same as the neutral gear in a manual transmission, used for temporary parking. D gear: The forward gear is D, used when driving forward. P gear: P stands for Parking, equivalent to the handbrake in a manual transmission. When the gear is in this position, the car cannot be pushed. It serves as the parking gear and can replace the handbrake. L gear: L stands for Low-Speed, which is the low gear. In this gear, the transmission stays in first gear and does not shift up.
The number of gears in a Bora depends on the model configuration. Manual transmissions typically have 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, which is quite user-friendly, especially for beginners learning to drive. However, shifting requires more practice to avoid stalling. Most automatic transmissions are 7-speed dual-clutch, with 7 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, making operation more effortless and suitable for congested urban driving. I must remind you that whether manual or automatic, regular transmission fluid changes are crucial. Neglecting this can lead to sluggish shifting, affecting driving safety. During maintenance of older Bora models, I’ve seen owners forget to change the fluid, resulting in costly repairs. For daily driving, it’s advisable to avoid prolonged clutch engagement or driving at high speeds in the wrong gear to extend the transmission’s lifespan.
