Many years ago, it was only cars that offered Automatic transmission vehicles, then the light goods sector in the late 60’s, started to use them. They were far less economical and vastly more expensive.
Fast forward to present day and the automatics are equal or, dare I say, better.
Take the 2024 Ford Transit Custom, with its 8-speed auto box, it has almost the same gross train mass as the manual equivalent, whilst being easier to drive around town.
Call the sales team now, to find out more.