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      06-22-2012, 04:12 AM   #86
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
Manuals are of course a key feature of BMW's EfficientDynamics strategy so manuals contribute to BMW's overall sustainability.
A seven-speed manual is in development for the upcoming Premium BMW City hatch which is all about a technological advantage in increasing efficiency.
For the upper level cars the manual will be replaced by either DCT or advanced automatic transmissions.
A 7-speed manual is 'in development for the City hatch'? You're thumb-sucking here mate. And manuals are not part of any future EfficientDynamics plans. If you look at the configurator for the new 3 series for example, the autos are more efficient than the manuals in every model.
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