What Cars Have Both Manual and Automatic Transmissions?

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DelGia
07/25/25 9:13am
There are many cars equipped with a manual-automatic transmission, such as the Volkswagen Lavida, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Lamando, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4L, BMW 5 Series, and others. Below is some relevant information about manual-automatic cars: 1. If you want to purchase a car with a manual-automatic transmission, you only need to check whether there is an "M" letter in the gear shift operation area when buying the car. "M" stands for the manual mode of the transmission. Generally, automatic transmissions with a manual mode have "+" or "-" in the control area, which represents upshifting or downshifting. If the car has paddle shifters on the steering wheel, it also has a manual-automatic transmission. 2. After entering manual mode, the driver can use the gear lever or paddle shifters to control the transmission for upshifting or downshifting. The manual mode of an automatic transmission differs from a manual transmission in some ways. A manual transmission allows the driver to select any gear, but the manual mode of an automatic transmission only allows the driver to upshift or downshift. After the automatic transmission enters manual mode, if the driver's operation is unreasonable, the transmission will not execute the driver's command.
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DelNova
08/11/25 7:13pm
As an ordinary car enthusiast, I particularly love cars with manual-automatic transmission because they combine the driving fun of a manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic one. Common models include the BMW 3 Series, which has quick power response; the Audi A4, known for its refined handling; the Ford Mustang, which is super fun for drifting in manual mode; the Subaru WRX, stable on mountain roads; and the Volkswagen Golf GTI, fuel-efficient for city commuting. I've test-driven these cars, and the engine roar during manual shifting is exhilarating, while the automatic mode makes traffic jams effortless. There's also the Mazda MX-5, a small sports car that's very agile to drive. These cars are suitable for daily use while also releasing passion, and they are easy to maintain and repair. I recommend them to young people who love driving to explore different driving scenarios.
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