We currently drive a Nissan X-Trail, and for the North Yorkshire Moors in winter, have found it does just what we have asked of it. We plan to replace it with another X-Trail, and have been offered an automatic. I understand that in terms of fuel economy, there is little difference between automatic and manual these days. Do you know if this is correct? In addition, can you shed any light on the comparative performance of an automatic on snow-covered hilly roads?