Steptronic is a function of manual gears shifting mostly on automatic gearboxes with torque converters, installed on BMW, MG, MINI and Rover vehicles. Recently it is also met on semi-automatic transmissions. It appeared in the mid 90s. In order to switch to manual mode you need to move the lever into “S” or “M/S” position. Moving it forward or backward you can shift up or down. In addition, many car versions feature buttons for engaging manual transmission control mode, mounted on the steering wheel.
Popular gearboxes with a Steptronic mode
| Index | Type | Quantity of gears | Max engine capacity, l | Max torque, Nm | Models applicable |
| ZF 8HP45 | AT with hydraulic torque converter | 8 | 3,5 | 500 | BMW F20; BMW F22; BMW F30; BMW X3 F25; BMW X5 F15; BMW F10 |
| ZF 8HP70 | AT with hydraulic torque converter | 8 | 6,2 | 750 | BMW F30; BMW F10; BMW G11; BMW X5 F15 |
| ZF 8HP90 | AT with hydraulic torque converter | 8 | 8,0 | 1000 | BMW G11/G12 |
| ZF VT1-11A | CVT | – | 1,6 | 150 | MG MGF; MG Rover 25; MG Rover TF; MINI Hatch |
| Getrag 7DCT300 | Automated with double clutch | 7 | 2,0 | 320 | MINI Hatch; MINI Convertible |
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