Is VW India getting a new DSG box?

ivar1951 · 15th April 2010, 14:23

VW India now does not have any model with a DSG box. Its sibling, Skoda, however, does so. In 2009, VW had to recall in the US its vehicles with a DSG box. Will VW India now go ahead with only M/T or is it bringing in a new DSG box shortly? Any experiences with the DSG box are welcome.

holysmoke · 15th April 2010, 14:31

There are 2 kinds of DSG boxes. One is the wet clutch DSG gearbox (with 6 gears, that was on the laura).. and the other is the dry clutch (with 7 gears that is on the superb).

Its the dry clutch ones that are mind blowing..

aviral2122 · 15th April 2010, 14:38

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Originally Posted by ivar1951

VW India now does not have any model with a DSG box. Its sibling, Skoda, however, does so. In 2009, VW had to recall in the US its vehicles with a DSG box. Will VW India now go ahead with only M/T or is it bringing in a new DSG box shortly? Any experiences with the DSG box are welcome.

i believe the VW Beetle comes with DSG, a six speed IIRC.
edit: now checked VW website Beetle does come in A/T, a 6 speed one, but it doesnt not specify if it is a DSG.

designersf · 15th April 2010, 14:48

The Beetle comes with an ordinary torque converter automatic. VW might introduce their latest DSG based on customer feedback.

alto99 · 15th April 2010, 14:48

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Originally Posted by ivar1951

VW India now does not have any model with a DSG box. Its sibling, Skoda, however, does so. In 2009, VW had to recall in the US its vehicles with a DSG box. Will VW India now go ahead with only M/T or is it bringing in a new DSG box shortly? Any experiences with the DSG box are welcome.

The difference between Laura MT and AT prices before and after CR engine upgrade has increased. So it seems the upgraded DSG is being offered on it.

ACM · 15th April 2010, 15:16

DSG (all variants - dry and wet 6 and 7 speed) in the Laura & Superb ensure that the Auto timings and fuel consumption figures are faster and better than in the Manual versions.

But DSG is expensive and slightly delicate.

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holysmoke BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 228 Thanked: 50 Times	There are 2 kinds of DSG boxes. One is the wet clutch DSG gearbox (with 6 gears, that was on the laura).. and the other is the dry clutch (with 7 gears that is on the superb). Its the dry clutch ones that are mind blowing.. Last edited by holysmoke : 15th April 2010 at 14:35.
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designersf BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 603 Thanked: 80 Times	The Beetle comes with an ordinary torque converter automatic. VW might introduce their latest DSG based on customer feedback.
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ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	DSG (all variants - dry and wet 6 and 7 speed) in the Laura & Superb ensure that the Auto timings and fuel consumption figures are faster and better than in the Manual versions. But DSG is expensive and slightly delicate.
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