Glossary / Transmission

column shift

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Too Afraid to Ask

A column shift is a gear change lever that’s built into the steering column, so you can shift gears by moving it up or down without reaching for a separate stick.

Technical Definition

A column shift is a type of gear selector that sits on the steering column, allowing drivers to change gears without moving a separate lever in the center console.

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