THE Pulsar is available with a five-speed manual, or a four-speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter. A new electronic control in the automatic gearbox makes for smoother shifting. Although the design is essentially the same as on previous models, the transmission has strengthened main and planetary gears and there are changes to the accumulator, servo and brake bands. The electronics aim to reduce gear changes when negotiating hills, give a smoother gearshift and improve fuel consumption.