Does the Sportage use a dry or wet dual-clutch transmission?
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Currently, the Sportage model equipped with a dual-clutch transmission is the Sportage ACE, which comes with a dry dual-clutch transmission. Dry Dual-Clutch Transmission: A dual-clutch transmission where the clutch is not immersed in oil is called a dry dual-clutch transmission. The dry type does not use oil, eliminating the need to overcome hydraulic resistance, resulting in higher efficiency. Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission: A dual-clutch transmission where the clutch is immersed in oil is called a wet dual-clutch transmission. The wet type relies on oil for cooling, can handle higher torque, has better heat dissipation, and a lower failure rate. The dry dual-clutch transmission is an improvement over the wet type and is technically more advanced. By reducing the hydraulic push for gear shifting, it offers faster shifting speed and better transmission efficiency than the wet type, with the most important advantage being its high cost-effectiveness. However, due to poor heat dissipation, it often leads to issues such as burnt friction plates and overheating breakdowns.