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What is a Manual-Automatic Transmission?

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DiJesse

07/29/25 5:32am

Manual-automatic transmission, also known as manumatic transmission, combines both manual gear shifting and automatic gear shifting modes into one transmission system. With the manual gear selection mode, drivers can manually downshift to an appropriate gear before entering a curve, maintain the desired RPM during the curve, and have sufficient power when exiting the curve. Essentially, a manual-automatic transmission is still a type of automatic transmission that simulates the operation of a manual transmission through an electronic control system. Automatic transmissions significantly reduce the impact of manual shifting on the vehicle's drivetrain, thereby extending the vehicle's service life and improving ride comfort. Manual transmissions, lacking the hydraulic torque converter found in automatic transmissions, are generally more fuel-efficient.

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JasonAnn

08/12/25 9:07am

The manual-automatic transmission is essentially an automatic gearbox with added manual shifting capability. Normally, driving in D mode is fully automatic, but when you want more control, simply switch to M mode to decide when to upshift or downshift yourself. For example, when descending winding mountain roads, manually selecting 2nd gear can prevent brake overheating; during overtaking, downshifting to raise engine RPM delivers quicker response. It also retains safety protections, such as automatically upshifting to prevent damage if RPM gets too high. Over years of driving in various conditions, I’ve found this transmission incredibly versatile: effortless automatic mode for city driving, engaging manual shifts for track fun, and starting in 2nd gear on snowy roads to reduce wheel spin. In short, it perfectly balances the convenience of an automatic with the involvement of a manual—now a standard feature in most models above 100,000 RMB.

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