Why are serpentine shifters no longer used in cars today?

[Angelina]

Although serpentine shifters are convenient to operate, they are mostly equipped in A-segment cars, while higher-level models more often feature straight shifters. Nowadays, car models are increasingly moving toward premium development, meaning A-segment cars aim to achieve the feel of B-segment cars, so fewer models are equipped with serpentine shifters. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Straight shifters: The serpentine shifter was originally designed to cater to the needs of novice drivers. However, modern straight shifters have become very effective. For example, some models with straight shifters provide prompts on the LCD dashboard when shifting gears or have other methods to prevent users from selecting the wrong gear. In such cases, automakers naturally prefer to equip straight shifters. 2. Electronic shifters: Electronic shifters or rotary knob shifting mechanisms are becoming increasingly popular, especially electronic shifters, which appear in some mid-to-high-end models. This is the trend of the times and naturally has a certain impact on serpentine shifters.