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Old 02-13-2014, 11:23 AM   #190
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Originally Posted by zigzagz94 View Post
I agree it's doable but it just doesn't seem like the optimal platform for this type of car. And the rogue doesn't have a manual transmission so they'd have to come up with a bespoke trans just for this car. Plus all of the interviews they keep trying to skate around the questionoption of a true manual saying things like " there are multiple ways to offer a manual feel". I hope this car turns out to be awesome but the more I hear from Nissan the less warm feel I get about the eventual production car.
Nissan's EXTREME MARKETING promotion guy:
YO WE PUT A CLUTCH PEDAL UP IN HERE SO YOU CAN GET THAT MANUAL FEEL! IT DON'T DO ANYTHING BUT YOU PRESS THAT CLUTCH AND HIT THAT FLAPPY PADDLE BUTTON AND YOU GOT ALL THAT MANUAL FEEL UP IN THIS CAR!
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