I’m eager to get in one and try the mighty DCT that I’ve been in a fun debate over on a different thread.
Yes I’m a manual transmission guy 100% because that’s the feeling I enjoy driving, but not so old and stuck on a principle that I’m not willing to try it.
As far as stand alone branding goes... maybe a stand alone dealership like Cadillac but I actually don’t see it happening. Interesting idea though. It would certainly give buyers a better and more focused sales and service experience. Possibly in the biggest Canadian markets... but likely not YEG with 9 months of crap weather.