In Europe they were not very loved but the story has taken a 180 degree turn. The history of automatic transmissions is no longer what it was and the proof of this is in how they are spreading throughout all segments and sub-segments of the market. The Volkswagen Group did a lot with the dual-clutch DSG. First with 6 and then with 7 speeds but it is not their exclusive merit. Others such as BMW, Grupo PSA or Mercedes-Benz collaborated.
Be that as it may, the evolution of the automobile sector is making automatic transmissions prevail. Hence, many manufacturers are working on new generations to make them more refined and "appetizing". In addition, others due to their commercial positioning have opted for get rid of them forever. And it seems that they will not take long, at least in the mercedes benz case. Did you know that they will stop selling them soon...?
Mercedes-Benz will eliminate manual transmissions from its range from 2023 due to electrification...
You may be wondering For what reason will Mercedes-Benz stop selling them soon? Well, just look at the technological evolution of the sector: electrification. Indeed, have you ever seen a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car with a manual transmission? Well there you have the answer to the question. In fact, it is the reason that a spokesman for the Bavarian firm has given to the specialist media Automobilewoche. According to his words...
"With the increased electrification, we see that customer demand is shifting towards electric mobility components, batteries and (partially) electric drive systems» […] «Gradually (Mercedes-Benz) will no longer offer manual transmissions»
Furthermore, everything indicates that this elimination will take place in 2023. For now there is no official confirmation of the star's house, but other media would have had it and would have reported such a fact. In any case, it is not unreasonable that such an event occurs in a matter of a few months. Furthermore, when manual transmissions are downgraded to the Class A, Class B and their respective derivatives in sedan, family or Shooting Brake.
will have to wait for see how events unfold at Mercedes-Benz. In any case, you just have to see what they have done with the latest generation of the C-Class. All versions of the range are automatic and it would be the way to go in the lower classes. Although there is also another rumor that suggests that Class A and B will not have relays as such. In any case, if you want a manual «Merche», wake up because they will fly, right…?
Source - automobilewoche
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 116 - 421 hp
- Consumption 0,8 - 8,8l/100km
- Assessment 4,5