Is a Manual-Automatic Transmission an AT?

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Cardoso
07/29/25 1:17am
Manual-automatic transmission is not AT. The following are the specific introductions of AT transmission: 1. Structural form: AT transmission is an automatic transmission. Some AT transmissions have manual mode, while some do not. Manual-automatic refers to a certain type of automatic transmission with manual shifting, which refers to a structural form of the transmission. 2. Working principle: AT transmission is a relatively common automatic transmission with many planetary gears inside, relying on planetary gears for speed and torque variation. AT transmission is connected to the engine via a torque converter. This type of transmission has good shift smoothness and high reliability and durability.
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MacPaisley
08/12/25 5:25am
Actually, a manual-automatic transmission is essentially an upgraded version of an automatic transmission (AT). I've driven many cars equipped with this type of transmission, and its most notable feature is the addition of manual gear-shifting capability on top of the traditional automatic transmission. You see those +/- symbols next to the gear lever or paddle shifters on the steering wheel? When you switch to manual mode, you can control gear upshifts and downshifts yourself, which is particularly useful for engine braking during long descents or precise power control on winding mountain roads. However, it's perfectly fine to use it as a pure automatic transmission in daily traffic jams, as the computer still manages the clutch operation. Manufacturers classify it under the automatic transmission category in repair manuals.
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