Is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission considered an automatic transmission?

[VonRobert]

7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission is an automatic transmission. The driving method for automatic transmission cars is as follows: 1. Insert the key and turn it to the second power position for ignition, wait for the system self-check to complete; 2. Shift the gear lever from P to N; 3. Release the brake and start the car's engine; 4. Press the brake pedal to shift the gear lever from N to D, release the brake and press the accelerator to start. Introduction to automatic transmission gears: 1. P is the parking gear, used for long-term parking; 2. R is the reverse gear, engaged when the vehicle needs to move backward; 3. N is the neutral gear, engaged when the vehicle is parked for a short time without turning off the engine; 4. D is the drive gear, when the gear lever is in D, the vehicle will automatically shift gears based on throttle opening and speed data; 5. S is the sport mode, making the vehicle drive more sporty.

[OCalvin]

That's a great question. I did some research on transmissions when I was car shopping recently. The 7-speed wet dual-clutch is indeed a type of automatic transmission, differing from traditional automatics in its structure. 'Wet' refers to the clutch plates being bathed in oil for cooling, making it more durable than dry types and less prone to overheating in heavy traffic. Essentially, dual-clutch uses computer-controlled twin clutches to shift gears automatically - you just handle the accelerator and brake without touching a clutch pedal. Many German brands like Volkswagen and Audi use this system now, offering fast shifts and good fuel efficiency. However, note that maintenance costs for this transmission type are higher than regular ATs, requiring timely transmission fluid changes. Overall, it's a technologically advanced automatic transmission option.

[DiJake]

Anyone who has driven a car with this kind of transmission knows it's just an automatic! Last year, I test-drove a model equipped with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, and it was incredibly smooth. Whether starting at a red light or overtaking on the highway, it shifts gears on its own—no need to press the clutch with your left foot and shift with your right hand like in a manual. The wet design ensures it doesn't overheat or fail in summer traffic jams, making it much more reliable than some dry dual-clutch transmissions. Although the structure is a bit more complex than a regular automatic, the driving experience is no different. Some friends think all dual-clutch transmissions are like manuals, but that's a misunderstanding. In daily driving, you just put it in D and go—the automatic shifting is super convenient.

[MarcusLee]

I know this very well. The 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission is a type of automatic transmission. Its working principle relies on the computer controlling two sets of clutches to automatically shift gears, so you don't need to operate the clutch pedal at all while driving. 'Wet' means the clutch is cooled by oil, making it more durable than dry types. Nowadays, domestic cars priced around 100,000 yuan are using this technology, which offers fast shifting and fuel efficiency. Although it's an automatic transmission, it feels particularly smooth like a manual transmission, without the jerky shifting sensation of AT transmissions. For maintenance, just remember to change the transmission oil every 60,000 kilometers.