Autocratic transmission

Though it climbs local hills and accommodates golf clubs, the family Smart fortwo has an annoying gear change. What modest automatic should we try next to replace it please?

Asked on 16 May 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Toyota IQ. Has a CVT auto that works brilliantly. Not much longer than a Smart and can take 4, at a pinch. See test and video test at:-
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=360 Cheapest auto that’s any good is the Nissan Pixo Visia 4-speed at £6,905.

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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