That is just one of the benefits in having an automated manual - you would never achieve that from a normal torque converted auto/
CVT .
Even better mpg and lower CO2 emissions than the equivalent manual not to mention a rested left foot - got to be worth that initiation period in getting acclimatised to the i-Shift's auto mode - and even that is not required if you stick to the sequential shift.
Choices,choices, choices.
The only minus is a tad slower to 62mph - big deal!