New Car, Audi A3

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by teoman

Europeans value fuel consumption and efficiency a lot.

Brazilians value fuel consumption too, but the smoothness of an actual AT over the harshness than an AMT might have under some conditions is also taken in consideration. Well, maybe some influence from the American market has also led to a preference for a traditional AT.

[teoman]

I cannot recall where i got this information, but places that access to American cars were used to the plush suspension and became intolerant of noise in the car. I think Renault was having problems in those markets. The gearbox feeling may be related.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by teoman

I cannot recall where i got this information, but places that access to American cars were used to the plush suspension and became intolerant of noise in the car.

It doesn't seem so accurate. Sound deadening is highly valued, but once the suspension becomes excessively soft it may become somewhat unsuitable for most drivers who prefer something stiffer for a safer cornering at higher speeds on tight places.

I think Renault was having problems in those markets.

At least in South America this is not a problem for Renault.

The gearbox feeling may be related.

My only experience with AMTs was in a Fiat Argo, and it does feel quite bumpy while braking hard and accelerating from a standstill.

[COcyclist]

Have you seen this?
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...sel-38306.html

I realize your TDI has a different engine but some of the diesel techniques will be the same.

My wife had an A3 TDI. We loved the car but sold it back during Dieselgate.

[COcyclist]

Originally Posted by teoman

I cannot recall where i got this information, but places that access to American cars were used to the plush suspension and became intolerant of noise in the car.

Although my preference is for a lighter, sporty car and mountain roads, I feel that American roads may be unique in some ways. If you have ever done a multi day road trip across the midwestern Interstate highway system here, you know what I mean. Poured concrete with expansion joints gets really old after a few hours. Ka-thump, ka-thump, ka-thump.