How long will they be using the 9-speed autos on Fiats (1 Viewer)

[Saucer]

Peter Vaughan has said that they are phasing these out for motorhome manufacturers, at least as I understand it. I think there has been discussion on here about a newer (?inferior) 8 speed auto on the way. We may not be ready to buy until next year when we may buy new. Do people think they will still be selling the 9-speed auto on new vans then? I thought some of you good (and well informed) people might know.
Thanks

 

[Lenny HB]

I loved it as soon as it started up, just sounded and felt better.

The 2.2 engine is a lot smoother than the old 2.3.

 

[WESTY66]

The 2.2 engine is a lot smoother than the old 2.3.

And still not as good as a 3.0L/comfortmatic combo

 

[Lenny HB]

And still not as good as a 3.0L/comfortmatic combo

Trying to convince ourselves are we.