The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said in a statement on its website that its research has basically confirmed the Volkswagen' direct shift gearbox (DSG) transmission has defects which may cause engine power failures. The administration's spokesman Z...
The investigation, which aired Friday as part of China Central Television's annual consumer rights broadcast, examined problems with Volkswagen's direct shift gearbox -- or DSG. The closely-watched CCTV program detailed cases in which the gearbox was causing unanticipated changes in speed while drivi...
Some early cars had problems with the DSG automatic gearbox, so ask and look at any paperwork to see if any work has been carried out on it and check its operation well. Is a used Volkswagen Sharan MPV reliable? The Sharan appears to be an unreliable car. Although it didn't feature ...
I bought a 2011/2012 VW Jetta 1.4L TSI and have had a serious failure whereby it flashes D and I lost power in the DSG 7 Gearbox. Once I put it into park I am not able to start the car. The problem intermittently occurred until now it's permanent. Thankfully it did not occur on...
Under the hood, the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2018 features a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces an impressive 230 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque in top trim. The engine delivers its power in a linear fashion while the brakes respond efficiently to commands. The 6-speed DSG gearbox, with...
The DSG sequential gearbox, currently fitted to the Touran and Audi TT V6, will be available on all models as a cost option. Six-speed manual units will be standard across the range. Inside, expect back-lit dials, plenty of GTI badging plus special metal finishes to the centre console ...
Power is channeled to all four wheels through a 7-speed DSG gearbox and Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive. After a few years of competition in the Dakar, Volkswagen likely has the wealth of knowledge needed to make a crossover into an legitimate off-roader. Don;t hold your breath for...
We’ve driven the 120bhp 2.0-litre diesel and the 112bhp 1.5-litre petrol, both with the auto gearbox. This is not a quick MPV: 0-62mph takes 11.8sec in the diesel and 11.9sec in the petrol, so there are plenty of fasterMPVs. Still, the performance on offer is sufficient to cope...
Compatibility: DSG Gearbox,These paddle shifters are compatible with DSG gearboxes, providing a smooth and responsive shifting experience. Model Name: A9001,Model A9001 paddle shifters are a direct upgrade for your VW Passat B8, enhancing both style and functionality. Car Maker: Volkswagen,Designed...
The “DSG” gearbox functions like a proper automatic for the most part, the jerkiness of shifting only becoming apparent in sport mode. In normal mode, it can be annoyingly economical, refusing to downshift and what not, requiring a quick shift of the lever into sport mode to force earlier...