Is this normal for an automatic/easytronic car?

Sirbendy

you know, I'd LOVE to have a Diesel auto...never can find one. To me, it sounds ideal..economy, low end torque..i'd have thought it's work quite well.

cpdc1030

This is a problem endemic to the Vauxhall Easytronic. It isn't a true automatic transmission - more like a robotic manual in some ways. However it always seems to be too slow to react.

A regular automatic gets worse fuel efficiency but is much smoother. The VW DSG transmission is the best of both worlds - responsive and with better fuel efficiency as it has two clutches and can guess which gear needs to be selected next.

Dave101t

i think i know what you mean, OP, but you have to remember its (in effect) working the clutch for you so needs a 1/2 second longer, it doesnt know what you are going to do until you do it, whereas in a manual you can prepare the right gear and apply 'gas' (i hate that term!) instantly.
i drove a 4 speed automatic for a year and the 1st time it happened, i just thought 'ok, need to react sooner' and it was fine. also, every automatic ive driven (a few) has the kickdown on the gas pedal. someone correctly said floor it, and it kicks down a gear or two.
interestingly, ive always found an automatic is always faster than a manual...