Is the Bin Yue an automatic transmission?
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Bin Yue is not all automatic transmission. In addition to the dual-clutch automatic transmission, Geely Bin Yue also has manual transmission models. Bin Yue is a compact SUV under Geely, with a wheelbase of 2600 mm, and dimensions of 4330 mm in length, 1800 mm in width, and 1609 mm in height. Bin Yue is equipped with two engines: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine delivers 141 horsepower and a maximum torque of 235 Nm, while the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine produces 177 horsepower and a maximum torque of 255 Nm.
Just went with a friend to test drive the Bin Yue a couple of days ago. This car does come with an automatic transmission version, and nowadays most mainstream models on the market are automatics. The one I drove had a 1.5T engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the gear shifts were incredibly smooth—no need to press the clutch even when starting at traffic lights. However, I heard that the earlier base models offered a manual transmission, but now dealerships mainly push the automatic versions. Honestly, which young person buying a car these days would still opt for a manual? In city traffic, your left foot would go numb from pressing the clutch. If you're looking for something easy and hassle-free to drive, going straight for the automatic is definitely the right choice, especially since this car is positioned as a youthful and trendy SUV.
