On the technical side, it features a compact oil pump, which is the smallest of its kind in any production gearboxes in its class, an incorporated direct control valve body that allows solenoid control of the clutch directly, reduced number of control valves from 20 to 12, and has an additional clutch and gear over the current six-speed auto. These changes improve the fuel efficiency and lead to quicker gearshifts, faster acceleration, and climbing performance in low gears.