I often get some right side hip / knee pain on a long journey in my auto - that I didn't get in my previous manual. Partly, I think, this is because of the tendency for autos to have more resistance in the accelerator action and also because your leg is static for longer periods, because you're not changing gear. I find adjusting the seat position occasionally during the trip helps, as does taking the opportunity to move your leg around by using the cruise control where possible. I also wonder whether the seat squab isn't a touch on the firm side, which may affect circulation for some - I'd say they're very good seats, but not as immediately comfy as those in the V90, for example.
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