What does a 6-speed automatic transmission mean?
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A 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode combines both manual and automatic shifting methods in a vehicle. Related information is as follows: 1. Transmission: The transmission is a 6-speed automatic with simulated manual function. Its manual mode is primarily activated when the gear lever is in the D (Drive) position by pushing it to the right side. Then, according to driving requirements, the driver can gently pull backward to downshift or push forward to upshift. 2. Advantages: The greatest advantage of this transmission is that in manual mode, drivers can experience the feeling of driving a manual transmission car. The power delivery is very direct, eliminating the need to operate a clutch pedal. Additionally, drivers aren't required to shift sequentially and can skip gears when upshifting or downshifting. This driving pleasure cannot be achieved with traditional automatic or manual transmissions.
My family SUV uses a 6AT, and it's been extremely worry-free to drive. Simply put, a 6-speed automatic transmission is an automatic gearbox with six forward gears that shifts automatically based on speed and throttle. It's particularly noticeable on highways—more gears allow the engine to maintain lower RPMs, resulting in less noise and better fuel efficiency. I've compared it with older 4AT cars, where gear shifts were much more jerky, while the 6AT shifts as smoothly as silk in city traffic. However, regular maintenance is necessary—I change the transmission fluid every 50,000 km. Nowadays, some new cars come with 8AT or 9AT, but 6AT is mature technology with lower maintenance costs, making it perfectly adequate for average families.
