How to Use the Bora Tiptronic?

[DiAddyson]

The usage method of the Bora Tiptronic is as follows: 1. Shift the gear lever to the M position to use the manual mode; 2. For automatic gear positions, D is the drive gear, R is the reverse gear, P is the parking gear, L is the low-speed gear, N is the neutral gear, E is the economy mode, and S is the sport mode. Below is some related information about the Bora: 1. Taking the 2021 Bora as an example, it is a compact car with body dimensions of 4663mm in length, 1815mm in width, and 1462mm in height, a wheelbase of 2688mm, a minimum ground clearance of 126mm, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, a trunk capacity of 506 liters, and a curb weight of 1320kg. 2. The new Bora is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine.

[LaTeagan]

When I first drove the Bora with Tiptronic transmission, I found it quite simple. For daily driving, the D (Drive) automatic mode is completely sufficient. When encountering long downhill stretches or steep slopes, I would push the gear lever to the right to engage manual mode, with the dashboard displaying M1, M2, and other gear positions. To downshift, I pull the lever backward, using engine braking to control speed, reducing the need for heavy braking. For overtaking, manually downshifting can raise the RPM, providing quicker acceleration than the D mode. Starting in manual 2nd gear on slippery rainy roads also offers better stability. There's no need to press the clutch for shifting, making it especially suitable for beginners like me transitioning from automatic transmissions. The key is that you can switch modes without stopping—just operate it while driving.

[DelJasmine]

Driving on mountain roads with a manual mode is particularly reassuring. Last week, I ran the entire winding mountain road in manual mode with remarkable results. In D mode, the transmission frequently shifts when climbing steep slopes, but switching to manual mode and fixing it in 2nd or 3rd gear keeps the engine speed steadily around 2000 RPM, with very linear traction output. Before entering a hairpin turn, I directly downshift using the paddle shifters, and the power response is noticeably quicker when exiting the turn. I particularly enjoy using engine braking downhill to prevent brake overheating—even after navigating seven or eight sharp turns in a row, there's no worry about brake fade. In traffic jams, switching back to D mode allows for fully automatic operation. This flexible switching makes driving much more relaxed.

[OGemma]

For daily city driving, I usually keep my Bora in D mode, but I switch to manual mode for steep underground garage ramps. When entering/exiting garages with extreme slopes, I shift to manual mode, engage 1st gear, and climb slowly to prevent rolling back or wheel spin. The spiral ramps in supermarket parking lots are safer, where precise engine torque control provides exceptional stability. At traffic lights, I've tried starting in manual 1st gear, revving to 3000 rpm before shifting to 2nd - the acceleration kick is noticeably stronger than in D mode. Starting in 2nd gear during rainy days effectively reduces wheelspin. While manual mode isn't necessary for regular driving, it's incredibly useful for special scenarios - simple to operate too, just push the gear lever to the right.