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Originally Posted by Xist
Strangely, the automatic transmissions in the Focus have a higher EPA rating than the manuals, which is why my father bought his first automatic.
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THis caught my attention a couple years ago too. Looking at different late models, across the various trims, reveals that the auto transmissions usually have better gearing for FE than do their MT counterparts. Very disappointing. Seems the car makers think only "sport" buyers want the MT.