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The Dacia Easy-R is an automated manual transmission used by Renault and Dacia that uses electro-mechanical actuation (rather than electro-hydraulic actuation) to automate the gear shifts. The Easy-R uses a traditional manual gearbox with a computer-controlled, electronic clutch; the gear shifts are automatic, and the need for a clutch pedal is eliminated. [1] The number of parts has been reduced by a quarter, ensuring better reliability and simplified maintenance.
Easy-R was available in the Logan, Logan MCV, and Sandero models. [2] It was also available in the Duster and currently it is still available in the Renault Kwid and Renault Triber. [3] [4] There are two versions: the 5-speed JS3 used in petrol engines and the 6-speed TS4 001 used in diesel engines. [5]
The Dacia Easy-R gearbox was a resounding failure, [5] and now Dacia has switched to using CVT gearboxes on its new models.
The Easy-R transmission has the following gears: R, N, D, M+, M-