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Originally Posted by Lucky1
I'm surprised that anyone would "discover" this feature after driving this car for a while. Are there no hills in your area?  Its obvious right away. |
Anyone that knows how to drive manual transmission properly should be able to start on a steep hill without rolling backward. So count me in the group that was surprised to discover this "feature".
When I learned to drive my first manual transmission car 25 years ago, my father took me to a steep hill and had me come to a complete stop and pull away. We did this repeatedly until I could do this without rolling backward at all. (And no, I obviously don't ride or side step the clutch).
I've never needed hill assist in any other car, I feel it's a crutch (like using the emergency brake) for inexperienced manual drivers. In fact my wife has used the e-brake in other cars when stopped on a steep hill. I always make fun of her.