Drive the car with the paddle shifters. Put it into Sport and away you go.
I do this sometimes with the P4. It's a great option for when you want the fun or option to manage the drive away from auto.
I was a bit negative about going auto when looking at the P4. Did test drives in manual and auto. The auto was a no-brainer. Easy driving in most circumstances but the option to go manual with paddles or lever. Kickdown was good in auto.
I wouldn't go back to manual in a CX.
I loved the Plus8 with 5speed box having learned the response from revs/gear selected. Great fun. Having learned the P4 response it is a great option to do either manual or auto, switch from one to the other to suit. Overtake? Nudge to Sport and benefit from sharper response. Mind you, kickdown in normal mode is good.
Last April driving through Glencoe, overtake of a slow lorry.....Mrs sospan comment...." you're doing #mph "after simple kickdown!
Last edited by sospan; 28/07/26 02:37 PM.
