Which cars have gear shift buttons on the center console?

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ColeAnn
07/29/25 8:59pm
Cars with gear shift buttons on the center console include: Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Multivan, Buick GL8, Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Citroën C4 Picasso, etc., which are generally found in MPV models. Reasons for designing the gear lever on the center console: 1. Increased space utilization; 2. Convenient operation for the driver. Taking the Buick GL8 as an example, its front suspension is a MacPherson independent suspension, the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension, equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 237PS, maximum power of 174kW, maximum torque of 350Nm, matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
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