I just bought a 2010 Toyota Camry V6 LE, and waiting for its delivery. I have did the test drive of the car prior, and had some questions about the Manual Shift Mode. (It?s the "family" car, so all we really needed was the AT)
1. How are the upshifts and downshifts, does it shift when you command, or is there a long delay?
I am guessing that i will not let you red line the engine, or downshift too much.....
2. When you are going fast in the 5th gear, and come to a stop, I noticed that the gear number listed, still says 5th, even though it is actually in one.
2a. Does the AT go completely into Auto mode? or does it go into the Auto mode until it?s the 5th gear, leaving you to shift from 5th to 6th?
2b. When i am stopped with the last CHOSEN gear being 5th, If i downshift ONCE, does it jump to one, or do I have to cycle down to 1. (4,3,2,1)?
3. In other cars, the AT/Manual works such that in D, its AT, in S, its sporty driving, and then when you select the gear for the first time, its goes into Manual mode.... Is there a S (sporty mode) or does it go right from AT to Manual mode?
4. Do people use this function, and is it fun to use on the back roads, with the 268HP V6? (I know it's and FWD Camry, and NOT a BMW....
Thanks for your help!
How is the Manual Shift Mode in the 2009/2010 Toyota Camry V6 LE?
Linear Mode
