Buying a Medium hatchback torque-converter automatic

My 2012 Focus 1.6 Powershift is beset with problems that Ford is trying to solve (clutch judder, oil leaking on to plates, etc.) Can you recommend some alternative torque-converter (traditional) automatics that I might replace it with (petrol for largely local work)?

Asked on 9 May 2015 by atlantean

Answered by Honest John
Mazda 2 or Mazda 3. Both have an excellent 6-speed torque converter autobox,
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