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Interesting comments and some opposing experiences.
I wonder if some of the differences are the gearbox mode we are using?
I'm referring to being in 'D' normal/comfort mode. Where there is no down changing for any engine braking at lower speeds, rolling down to a junction. As previously stated the engine drops to around 1,000rpm and then smoothly down changes without any lurch, jerkiness or lunging, nothing like that at all.
Sport mode is a different animal, as we would all expect, as it must down change to keep up some revs. Therefore can lose some of the silky smoothness.
I've driven a good few examples of 5, 6, and 8-speed boxes and never had one gearbox that behaves any different coasting down to a junction in 'D'. I know other drivers have had the jerkiness and even the 'slam' issue in 'D', (particularly the 6-speed autobox), but that was/is a problem not the norm.
Descending slopes/hills and lifting off the gas will instigate a down change (or two), again that is normal. But is typically dependant on speed of pedal lift off. Same as a quick jab on the brakes will instigate down changes on a slope.
Interested to see if all the experiences are when using 'D' the normal/comfort modes.
HighlandPete
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