
Originally Posted by
enzodino
my observation is that under nomal AT mode (not sport mode), the transmission disengages the gear if it senses that you'll be stopping longer than usual. that's why when you release the break and step on the gas too quickly, there's this jerk that is experienced. i guess this is a regular thing for all impreza ATs coz everybody's experiencing this, i guess. maybe it's the car's way of saving fuel (?)
the jerk totally disappears though if you're engaged in sport mode coz the car should know that you'll be driving more spiritedly. hope this helps guys.