The shift controls on my 7th gen Celica are similar, button either side on front of the steering wheel always shifts down, press with the thumb; button on the b

The shift controls on my 7th gen Celica are similar, button either side on front of the steering wheel always shifts down, press with the thumb; button on the back of the wheel always shifts up, press with index finger. This car is 20 years old. The Celica has the cruise control stalk turn with the wheel, which is okay. My VW T5 Transporter's cruise control stalk is stationary affixed to the steering column, and that's okay too. I also had a Honda Jazz that had paddles like you described. I haven't tried many newer vehicles, but I can't see how anything they offer is much of an improvement.