Modification to Transmission Software announced.

[jpkherd]

This was in today's Chicago Tribune.

As goes GM ... -- chicagotribune.com


Smart move: Love your new mini Smart Fortwo, but would prefer that the automatic transmission didn't lurch into gear?

Smart Cars USA CEO Dave Schembri says a fix is coming in a matter of weeks for buyers of any of 25,000 2008 Fortwos, the first model year the car was offered in the U.S.

"Some say the way the car shifts adds to the its unique character," he says, pointing to himself.

"For those who don't want that much novelty, Hyundai will offer a free update to the car's software system to make for smoother transmission shifting."

Installation will take about an hour.

[SuperGeek]

" Hyundai will offer a free update" ??

[mvaldes]

That's a strange quote. It actually does say that Hyundai will offer the upgrade. Seems that they could use a better editor and/or proofreader!

[forestacademy]

Check the comments now

[Smart Enuf]

Originally Posted by SuperGeek

" Hyundai will offer a free update" ??

Makes sense to me. If you want the free update, you can get one at Hyundai. If you want an update that actually works, you have to pay for it at your local smart dealer.

[dubblxtc]

As long as it's under $1,000 it will be worth it!

[Wdhitch]

Originally Posted by dubblxtc

As long as it's under $1,000 it will be worth it!

Seriously???
Jetfuel, panda and smart enuf I have dibbs on this one.

Too funny..

[jefferios]

Interesting...will this be an update to the 09 style then?

[John_H]

I understand the upgrade will make '08 transmissions behave more like '09s. No real details are out yet, however.

[sdixon747]

I have an '09 and don't mind the way the transmission shifts. Actually, I kind of like it. Is the '08 that different and really that bad? Just curious.