6 spd MT for the 2009 TS ????

[CASTREX]

Got the word from the local dealer that they will be getting a couple of the facelifted 2009 TS's before the end of the year.

Nothing surprising, except for the fact that they said the 2009 model comes with a 6spd tranny standard.

My first thought was that they were wrong as all the articles I've read about the 2009 model just mentioned the facelift (which I'm not a big fan of the look) but stated that the drive train remained unchanged.

Today I found this article about the Johannesburg International Motor Show and it mentions the 6speed
http://www.cartoday.com/content/news...ge.asp?in=9378

Can anyone of the of the European members confirm this news?

I'm not sure a 6speed will have much of advantage over the current C56 5speed as this one is already pretty short. But still it will be interesting to look into it.