and for those without the knowledge of what mitsu is actually doing here, the rumor is in fact a dual clutch DSG transmission (i.e VW and Audi).

there is simply no better transmission on the road today. period. if you think so, you've either 1)never driven one, or 2)are too stubborn to realize its already been proven. Ill wager that within a decade, every automaker will not only sell dual clutch DSGs, but there will be some (like VW and Audi) that ONLY sell them.
people may enjoy using a clutch, but that soon wears off sitting in traffic. Last time I was stuck in traffic with a manual, I counted clutch strokes... It was 94. that sucks..

read this link to see how one works, and how (hopefully) mitsus will work.
http://cars.about.com/od/thingsyoune...owDSGworks.htm

 

Sorry brews. For once i actually dissagree with you.

From racing experiance.. and comeing from a guy that has raced cars his entire life... "Having a clutch can get you out of many situations. For example if the car is in a slide.. you can press the clutch in and let all 4 tires catch traction before you release the clutch when you know there is no snow/ice and you will have traction. If you do not have the clutch then you are not able to react quick enough and some of the driver control is taken away.

I do agree with autos being easier on the motor though.