Honestly, I prefer the manual due to fuel efficiency. Responsiveness is just a bonus. I also like the feel of shifting gears myself. Hangga't kaya pa ng tuhod at binti, why not?

I have to say though, that the Strada/Montero's 5AT INVECS is very close to behaving like a manual. Allows takeoff at 2nd gear, shift up at 1500rpm and immediate kickdown from 5th to 3rd with a very huge surge of acceleration.

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