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OR`\YQUR_Ra\\—Mike Duff

DECEMBER 2019 ~ CAR AND DRIVER 15

BACKWARD AND FORWARD

—

The new shift-by-wire dual-clutch trans-

mission allows for a far smaller gear

selector and also permits the driver to

“engage reverse while [the vehicle] is

still traveling forward at low speeds to

make maneuvering easier.” We expect

to see more technical details on that.

HEIGHT Mk 7: 58.2 in Mk 8: 57.3 in