Correct the shift down could be savage they now have traction control. But also the turbo delivers a very flat torque curve and the auto keeps the engine in the torque range. That is why I bought a manual P4 for better control and planned the KH ECU chip upgrade which MMC blocked.

This is the chippped KH P4 auto but the 6 will be similar only higher.
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JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger