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Adaptive Transmission

A regular automatic transmission changes gears according to engine revs and how hard you push the throttle pedal.

An adaptive shift auto (sometimes also called ‘active’ shift)Effectively ‘reads’ how you are driving, using data from the throttle and steering, considers hills and cornering forces, and alters the shift points accordingly to ensure you are in the right gear.

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