The transmission updates are big news. It had Speedshift programming before, but now it's the MCT version — a multi-clutch setup with a wet startup clutch, so you don't have the slush (losses) of a torque converter. And since it has a manual mode, just no third pedal, it will perform as well (likely better) as a gearbox with a clutch pedal...I believe 100-ms shifts, far quicker than a human can change gears with a clutch pedal.
If only we could have the wagon in the US... but at least the power domes are back!
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