Which Cars Have the Gear Shift on the Center Console?

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Currently, among the models on sale, those with the gear shift located on the center console include the Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Multivan, Buick GL8, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford S-MAX, Honda Odyssey, and the new Picasso, among others. These are generally found in MPV models. The reasons for designing the gear shift on the center console are as follows: 1. Increased space utilization: Placing the gear shift on the center console can effectively increase the space utilization between the driver and the front passenger. 2. Convenience for the driver: Typically, MPV models are taller and wider, so the central passage inside the vehicle is also wider. If the gear shift were placed in the conventional position, it would increase the distance the driver's wrist has to move during gear shifting, making it awkward. Therefore, to facilitate the driver's operation, the gear shift is placed on the center console.