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Which is better, manual or automatic in the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? Or is it personal preference?

Asked on 26 April 2011 by oscar0411

Answered by Honest John
It's actually a choice of three types of transmission: manual, EGS or torque converter auto. Some people cannot get on with an EGS, which is really an automated manual gearshift.

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