Is the Shadow Leopard an automatic transmission?
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All models of the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard are equipped with automatic transmissions. Below is relevant information about GAC Trumpchi and GAC Honda: 1. GAC Trumpchi: GAC Trumpchi is the first independently developed model by GAC Group, positioned in the mid-to-high-end market. Adhering to the brand philosophy of "Building good cars for loved ones and filling the world with love," it integrates GAC Group's resources and experience, insists on independent innovation, and is committed to developing vehicles suitable for Chinese driving habits and road conditions. 2. GAC Honda: GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (formerly Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.; abbreviated as GAC Honda) was established on July 1, 1998. It is a joint venture co-founded by Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. of Japan, with each party holding a 50% stake and a cooperation term of 30 years.
As someone who often helps friends pick cars, I know the Yingbao quite well. It comes with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission model, which is incredibly fun to drive, with gear shifts as quick as a sports car. However, if you love handling, it also has a 6-speed manual version with short gear shifts, making it especially thrilling on mountain roads. The combination of a 1.5T engine and a dual-clutch transmission is quite suitable for city driving—no need to press the clutch at red lights, and it’s easy on the feet during traffic jams.
The test drive of the Trumpchi Empow left a deep impression on me. Automatic transmission models account for over 80% of its sales. It uses GAC's self-developed 7WDCT gearbox - just lightly tap the accelerator at startup and it leaps forward, with downshift backfire sounds in Sport mode. Among automatic cars I've driven, the Empow has one of the smartest shift logics, decisively dropping three gears during hard acceleration. If choosing, I'd recommend directly considering the J15 trim or above - the standard auto headlights and wipers are very practical.
