automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode

Rob · 03-19-2007, 02:05 PM

What, exactly, is an automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode? Is this an SMG like device?

I just checked out the Smart website after my dad sent me an e-mail saying he had reserved one to be delivered next year. This is the transmission they come with. Seems like an expensive choice if it really is an manual without a clutch going into a car that costs less than $12k.

bren · 03-19-2007, 02:08 PM

Probably more like DSG than SMG....at least one would hope.

ZBB · 03-19-2007, 03:12 PM

Even the 1st gen Smart had the automated manual transmission...

Since the engine has relatively little go-power, its probably more like the semi-automatic motorcycle transmissions, but with an electronic brain to make it shift automatically. We used to ride ATCs in high school that had a toe toggle to up or downshift without a separate clutch handle.

03-19-2007, 02:05 PM	#1
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode What, exactly, is an automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode? Is this an SMG like device? I just checked out the Smart website after my dad sent me an e-mail saying he had reserved one to be delivered next year. This is the transmission they come with. Seems like an expensive choice if it really is an manual without a clutch going into a car that costs less than $12k.

03-19-2007, 03:12 PM	#3
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Even the 1st gen Smart had the automated manual transmission... Since the engine has relatively little go-power, its probably more like the semi-automatic motorcycle transmissions, but with an electronic brain to make it shift automatically. We used to ride ATCs in high school that had a toe toggle to up or downshift without a separate clutch handle. __________________ ZBB

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03-19-2007, 02:08 PM	#2
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Probably more like DSG than SMG....at least one would hope.