https://mazda3revolution.com/forums...anual-owners-2nd-gear-impossible-stall-4.html I think what is being described is the work being done by the computer controlled systems keeping the car running smoothly / not stalling
I posted in the manual vs auto thread
This is not your fathers manual...
I've got a 2014 Mazda 3 GS 2.0L with a 6 speed manual and a few things really stand out from every other older manual I've driven or own... particular in rush hour traffic, hills or rookie with a manual
I always read/hear about people talking how the manual is such a pain in traffic, hills, novice drive ect... a few things to note for anyone who hasn't driven a 2014 Mazda 3 manual
- In first gear you can smoothly drive at 2/3ish km/h (1/2mph'ish) without touching the clutch or gas... yes if you come to a dead stop you'll need to push in the clutch but when you're in traffic at a crawl you are pressing the brake only
- Stopped in slow traffic to pull away release the brake then release clutch no gas required and go back to braking to crawl at slow speed
- on a hill - when you release the brake the car holds itself on brakes without roll back which is well known but you can pull away by releasing clutch slowly with no gas... great for a rookie / new to manual
It's really incredible how easy it is to drive a modern manual car... wish more people knew that and bought them