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Amdkt7 · 03-20-2013, 07:55 PM

More gears can allow you to either use the most efficient rpm range, or the most power range. More gears, depending on the engine can improve FE. It is going to depend on the driver (if it is an stick), or the ECU to make use of the gears. Also, a car with extra gears can have a higher final ratio, without hurting performance. I would love to have a six gear as I would love to see my rpms sitting a little lower when driving 70. Of course, geared that high I would have to downshift more often, but I would have paid more for one more gear if that was an option.
More gears, the closer the ratios can be, and still have a good final ratio.

I was nearly ready to by a different make car in a six speed auto, as I thought it would be efficient enough. I was not willing to buy the four speed automatic, as it was likely to cut into the FE too much.

I think the reviewers are right, customers want at least a five speed in an automatic, as it can improve performance or FE, depending on how it is driven.

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03-20-2013, 07:55 PM	#37
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	More gears can allow you to either use the most efficient rpm range, or the most power range. More gears, depending on the engine can improve FE. It is going to depend on the driver (if it is an stick), or the ECU to make use of the gears. Also, a car with extra gears can have a higher final ratio, without hurting performance. I would love to have a six gear as I would love to see my rpms sitting a little lower when driving 70. Of course, geared that high I would have to downshift more often, but I would have paid more for one more gear if that was an option. More gears, the closer the ratios can be, and still have a good final ratio. I was nearly ready to by a different make car in a six speed auto, as I thought it would be efficient enough. I was not willing to buy the four speed automatic, as it was likely to cut into the FE too much. I think the reviewers are right, customers want at least a five speed in an automatic, as it can improve performance or FE, depending on how it is driven.