Uh... why would Toyota not offer an automatic? It would make more sense to just include a well geared AT option for those who want it.
Aisin, for example, has a nice 6 AT.
They could theoretically even revive (and improve on) the design of the MRS's 5 SMT without it costing too much.
For those who are opposed to the idea, what does it matter if they offer some form of AT as an option? I could see people saying "I hope not" if it was going to be the
only trans offered...
Saying "I hope not" is bascially just a (somewhat snobbish) desire to make the number of people who might actually buy the car fewer -- that's not a smart strategy for Toyota.
Just get the base version -- done.
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Originally Posted by 7shades
I doubt it though... There would have to be an auto of they'd be cutting out the not insubstantial poser market.
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Exactly what I'm talking about
The "you're not allowed to drive this car" attitude will hamstring their sales. Just buy the version you want with the options you want. This isn't an exclusive club -- it's a car
A 6 speed AT with tiptronic or (gasp) an improved version of the MRS' 5 speed SMT would be a smart option to offer -- period.
Offering the option will attract more buyers than it will lose.