What is it? Is it like Semi stick??Can you order the Sport without?

 

Paddle shifters are equipped on every 5AT Sport. The Fit Sport 5MT will not have them.

They allow you to control upshifting or downshifting, w/o using a clutch. The transmission is still an automatic; there is still a torque convertor. It's mainly a gimmick, but it's still a nice feature to have.

If you dont want to use the paddle shifters, you dont have to. The Fit Sport 5AT will have a fully automatic mode as well.

 

the paddle shift is honda cvt, it doesn't have a torque converter, or so to speak, it uses a variable diameter pulley to change the diff gear ratio without the need press the clutch. it's info is on http://asia.vtec.net/Reviews/JazzVtec/index.html .... enjoy

and it still have the choice between full automatic or sport which is cvt, i dunno about the USDM version though, the info i have is from malaysia

 

Is it on steering wheel? Like mountain bike shifters ?

 

yes, it's on the steering wheel, with a up down button on each side

 

the usdm version will have a US exclusive 5at that will feature the paddle shifters... it's still a auto with a tourqe converter but you basicly just tell the TCU when to shift when your in sport mode. it's kinda cool and our 02 GTI has it but i still find it poinless. just my .02 tho, for someone handicaped i think it's a awsome idea and i have a friend that would love to have this in his AT WRX with hand controls

 

well, that sucks haha ... i still love the 7 speed cvt that they offered to Asia . i miss my old JAzz

 

I think for sheer acccelation the standard 5 AT speed will show it's true colors over the CVT. Also I'll bet a potential longivity issue is being addressed before the Fit ever even hits the road in N.A.
We drive cars harder than ANYONE else!

 

well, maybe.... still 7 gear is still more fun ahahaa, and yeah, we do drive harder than anyone because of the distance from one place to another,

 

I doubt that. You obviously haven't been to Europe or Japan.

 

at least they have some really nice roads,

 

Per State Farm Insurance statistics:
For prolonged speed and distance (other than Autobaun) the U.S. has more miles of highspeed highway than anywhere else in the world - also we average the longest non - mass transit commute miles of any nation.

 

Actually, you're incorrect on that point....

 

Highway miles are much less wear and tear on a car then city miles, especially stop and go traffic.

 

Then correct him...???

 

Well then why else 5At instead of CVT....

 

I think there's a perception among the auto manufacturers that Americans are stupid and not ready for a transmission that sounds like a city bus.

 

Honda has had CVT in the NA market already (insight , civic) - so .....

 

How many did they sell?

 

They still are selling insight with CVT...