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Image via WikipediaThe X5 is available only as an automatic, but at least it’s got a six-speed with Steptronic. Throwing the shift lever into sport mode allows you to instantly climb higher into the rev range and to maintain high rpm once you’re off the gas. From there, bumping the lever up or down puts you in full manual mode-or thereabouts. It’s no SMG, but the sport Steptronic allows for reasonably quick gear selection and more control over your gearing than a full automatic would normally afford.

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