Audi Phasing Out Manual Transmissions In Europe In Favor Of DSG

Manual transmissions are becoming more and more rare these days since more and more buyers of new supercars or sports cars choose the automatic gearbox in favor of a manual.

Lamborghini already decided to ditch the manual transmission, so did Ferrari and it also rumored that Porsche will abandon the manual gearbox for its performance models. And now new rumors have surfaced that Audi is next in line to drop the manual transmission.

The website for Audi enthusiasts Fourtitude reports that the German carmaker won’t offer manual transmissions in next year’s facelifted S4 and S5 in Europe. Audi will keep offering a six-speed manual for the Audi S4 and S5 models in the United States.

 

Agent009 - 11/10/2011 10:46:25 AM

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After having both I can see why. The DSG is a dream and much quicker in shifting.

IamEvilHomer - 11/11/2011 10:40:05 AM

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the stick had been replaced because regulation. The EU and CAFE can't control emissions when you shift when you want to. It will happen to everyone soon enough

uhn2000 - 11/10/2011 11:05:02 AM

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Well now all the MT drivers will just go to BMW - think they are one of the last hold outs. Porsche and BMW are really smart for this.

Agent009 - 11/10/2011 11:38:54 AM

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I love manual transmissions. But the DSG makes strong case for the automatic. Now if you autocross, a manual is the way to go.

topneuro - 11/10/2011 12:46:27 PM

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One of the few vestige of Audi appeal gone.

FromThePassengerSeat - 11/10/2011 8:21:06 PM

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Well, I guess I won't be buying a new Audi anytime soon...

IamEvilHomer - 11/11/2011 10:40:51 AM

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are you moving to Europe ?

FromThePassengerSeat - 11/13/2011 11:22:57 PM

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Oh, right. Duh. Sorry, I misread the title. So manuals will still be available here, but not in Europe, where manuals actually sell? This is a stupid move on Audi's part.

FromThePassengerSeat - 11/10/2011 8:23:14 PM

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Well, I guess I won't be buying a new Audi anytime soon...

Steve - 11/10/2011 9:17:11 PM

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Time to get that R8 while I can still get one with a stick.

iamdabest1 - 11/10/2011 10:25:45 PM

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im not crazy about manual transmissions, but ill admit, a manual transmission is the pure art and joy of driving..