
Micro automatic transmission cars are the preferred choice for many car buyers. Here are the details: 1. Brands: Most micro automatic transmission cars are new energy vehicles, mainly from domestic brands such as Wuling, Great Wall, Baojun, Chery, and BYD. 2. Automatic transmission cars: Automatic transmission cars typically use hydraulic transmission devices to replace the mechanical clutch of manual transmission cars, so there is no clutch pedal. When the engine speed is low, the torque transmitted by the fluid is limited and insufficient to propel the car forward. When the gear lever is placed in the drive position and the brake pedal is released, as the accelerator is pressed and the engine speed increases, the transmitted torque rises, pushing the car forward. If a highly skilled manual transmission driver is compared to an automatic transmission driver under the same driving conditions, the automatic transmission car generally consumes about 6-10% more fuel.

A few days ago, I accompanied my best friend to look at cars. She only wanted a compact automatic transmission model that’s easy to park and drive, and we found quite a few options! The Wuling Hongguang MINIEV Macaron Edition comes with auto hold, making it worry-free during traffic jams. The Changan Lumin’s steering-column gearshift design is quite unique, allowing girls to steer effortlessly with one hand. The Chery QQ Ice Cream, equipped with an electronic rotary gearshift, is exceptionally agile when navigating tight spaces in old neighborhoods. The BYD Seagull’s automatic version features energy recovery, ensuring smooth stops at traffic lights. If the budget allows, the Baojun Yep’s automatic transmission with a panoramic camera makes narrow alley encounters stress-free. These compact cars are getting smarter with their automatic transmissions—I didn’t even change out of my high heels during the test drive, and the handling was still effortless.

There are more and more micro cars in our community parking lot. Having driven over a dozen automatic micro cars, durability is the key. The rotary gear shift of the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV hasn't had any issues for over three years, and it's sufficient for daily school runs. The electronic column shifter of the Changan Lumin reacts half a beat faster than my old gasoline car, always getting a head start at traffic lights. It's important to choose models with hill-start assist, like the Baojun KiWi EV, which won't roll back on underground garage slopes. The Japanese Toyota Panda with a CVT transmission holds its value particularly well in the used car market. Mechanics say among domestic brands, the Chery Ant has the lowest automatic transmission repair rate, and its shift logic is indeed very well-tuned.

A recent study on automatic transmission in micro electric vehicles revealed an interesting phenomenon: Wuling uses a rotary knob for gear shifting, the BYD Seagull employs paddle shifters, the Changan Lumin features a column shifter, and the Baojun Yep has eliminated the gear lever altogether in favor of buttons. Mainstream brands all fall under 100,000 RMB: Wuling Hongguang MINIEV (40,000-60,000 RMB), Changan Lumin (50,000-70,000 RMB), Chery QQ Ice Cream (40,000-60,000 RMB), BYD Seagull (70,000-90,000 RMB). Overseas models include the Toyota Panda hybrid, the Suzuki Jimny with a 4AT, and the Honda N-ONE with a CVT. The hottest model in Europe is the Fiat 500e, but it costs over 300,000 RMB in China. In real-world driving, electronic shifting feels noticeably lighter and more responsive than traditional AT, especially in traffic jams.


