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Message: <blockquote data-quote="B33mEr" data-source="post: 617669" data-attributes="member: 13609">SMG is like a manual gearbox only w/o a clutch paddle thus it will put more power to the wheels compared to an autobox with torque converter which saps power. The throttle response is also more responsive compared to auto gearbox. You also have a launch control feature which to maximise acceleration from standstill. Having said that if you're looking for silky smooth gear change then the SMG is not for you. SMG is clunky during traffic jams and on sports mode can be brutal especially on 1-3 gears, it's made for aggressive driving not for city traffic. You have to alter your driving style to suit the driving characteristic of SMG. When in traffic jam you have to be very light with the throttle (feather it) if not run the risk of overheating the SMG system whereby when you have rev the car 1500-1800rpm only then the car starts to move (i suspect it's the clutch position sensor) in which case the only way is to switch off the engine and restart back (10-15 seconds).</blockquote>