you have to learn to drive a robotic manual ( its not automatic) , try backing your foot off the accelerator slightly, this will smooth the changes.My favourite points are that it is road tax free and easy on petrol.
The bodywork finish is good and I like the brightwork.
The touch screen information is clear and useful.
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The gear changes (automatic), especially from 1 to 2 are not smooth - the car gives quite a jolt when changing - this was not so on my 307. I shall mention it to Westover when I take it in next week for it's first check.
Yeah, lets us know what Westover says! That sounds like a transmission problem. Could be something to do with gear timing - maybe some tuning needs to done.My favourite points are that it is road tax free and easy on petrol.
The bodywork finish is good and I like the brightwork.
The touch screen information is clear and useful.
Bad Points−
The gear changes (automatic), especially from 1 to 2 are not smooth - the car gives quite a jolt when changing - this was not so on my 307. I shall mention it to Westover when I take it in next week for it's first check.
That's interesting, I didn't even know such a thing existed.the 'automatic' 108 has the same 5 speed manual gearbox and clutch as a manual 108, it has 3 motors strapped to it, on controls the clutch and the other two control the left and right + forwards and backwards motion that the gear lever would normal do.
cleaver logic in the gearbox ecu controls the clutch and gear selection via the electronic throttle pedal and electronic throttle body... hence robotic manual.
this is the same for the older 107/aygo/c1
I have had 5 robotic manuals from Peugeot over the last few years, there is no transmission problem... but you learn to drive them and it does take a while to get used to.Yeah, lets us know what Westover says! That sounds like a transmission problem. Could be something to do with gear timing - maybe some tuning needs to done.
my first was a facelift 2012 and took about 3 months to be totally happy, a software update improved things a lot, my second is a 13 plate 107 allure and that is much better than the 2012, again new software.Well that's good to know! How long did it take you to master it?
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Is it more reliable then? I know the VAG units have had lots of issues.I have had 5 robotic manuals from Peugeot over the last few years, there is no transmission problem... but you learn to drive them and it does take a while to get used to.
if your heavy footed or wiggle the accelerator down it will respond back with rough gear changes and high revs. Once you learn how to use it you will be amazed how good it is....... miles better than the nasty vag dsg and asg boxes!
You don't say which model or size engine you have but I have the 1.0ltr Active model and I get between 50-55mpg in mine depending on road conditions, how I drive etc.I'm only getting 35 mpg out of my new car �� I've been driving for 30 years and have adjusted to the need to take it gently and pay attention to the shift advice. I'm a slow cautious driver. Any one else only getting this out if their car? Based on this is, it's the same fuel consumption as my old 15yr Peugeot ���� Garage say it's averaging 68mpg but fuel put in is saying 35!
We have the 1.2 litre engine. I have noted in another post that we had a 1.0 litre courtesy car this week. The gear change indicator is worse than useless in the 1.0 litre car. Constantly advising me to change down a gear when cruising in fifth at 70 MPH on a flat stretch of motorway!!!I'm only getting 35 mpg out of my new car �� I've been driving for 30 years and have adjusted to the need to take it gently and pay attention to the shift advice. I'm a slow cautious driver. Any one else only getting this out if their car? Based on this is, it's the same fuel consumption as my old 15yr Peugeot ���� Garage say it's averaging 68mpg but fuel put in is saying 35!