The transaxle is offered in both 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual versions.

The invention has a manual version that looks like a traditional date stamp, with columns of rotating numbers from zero to nine.

A manual version is being built as you read this, and we will provide a new series of articles when it arrives.

A manual version of the Matrix S averaged more than 27 mpg in our testing.

For some export markets, a manual version was also offered.

Other than the manual versions, almost all of these include some form of remote wipe system.

We like: Low running costs/emissions of manual version.

Driving the manual version is more engaging, as you're directly involved, but it is harder work and you have to adopt a different style.

The latter has the advantage of automatically scoring the test, which was quite complex in the manual version.

The manual version sold for A$5,795 when introduced to Australia, the cheapest automobile available there at the time.