Is the manual transmission system of Changan Kalam designed for Pakistan’s stop-and-go urban traffic, o r does it lead to overheating and wear?

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Is the manual transmission system of Changan Kalam designed for Pakistan’s stop-and-go urban traffic, o r does it lead to overheating and wear?

Daily urban driving seems to cause rapid transmission fatigue. Should Changan introduce an automatic option for local demand?

Sirat Ul Jinan asked on 18 Jun 2025 17:51:01 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 18 Jun 2025 17:54:28 pm

⚠️ Not ideal — urban driving causes quick wear.

Stop-start usage in cities like Karachi and Lahore:

Wears out clutch, gear synchronizers, and linkages

Causes gear overheating in bumper-to-bumper traffic

🚘 No automatic transmission variant is available, which is a drawback for urban users.

📌 An automated manual AMT o r dual-clutch DCT option could help reduce wear and improve convenience.