Thanks, that rules them out for me as I have a very narrow drive and need creep to get a wing mirror within one inch of the wall, been managing it in this house for the last 50 years.

Is the Ford PowerShift Automatic a reliable gearbox? Does it still provide creep in the same way as a "proper" automatic when no throttle is applied?

No and no!

DSGs from all manufacturers are struggling to establish any reputation for reliability - the lack of creep and poor low speed control are the main areas of concern to those changing from conventional automatics.

The 7 speed DSG in my Yeti DOES creep.

The poor low speed control IS NOT the main area of concern to those changing from TC boxes.

The reliability factor IS debatable. Very many have run to high mileages without issue. Some have had problems that are sufficiently well documented as not to warrant repetition here but a blanket condemnation isn't, in my view, appropriate.

I have one, so have an element of experience on which to call. Don't know if the detractors here have owned one.

Honda (or whoever makes the transmission for them) are said to have a TC element in their dual-clutch set up for the Jazz. I'm not sure how that works, but I guess the TC takes on the role of providing the creep function, and while moving off from rest. Allowing the clutches to remain fully engaged, only actuated when gears are to be swapped. TC lock-up when moving at or over a predetermined speed.