Is a Tiptronic Transmission the Same as an AT Transmission?
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A Tiptronic transmission is not the same as an AT transmission. A Tiptronic transmission combines manual and automatic functions, simulating a manual mode that operates similarly to an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) when in manual mode, whereas an AT transmission is purely automatic. Below are further details on AT transmissions versus Tiptronic transmissions: 1. AT stands for Automatic Transmission, which translates to hydraulic automatic transmission in Chinese. Hydraulic automatic transmissions achieve shifting through a combination of hydraulic drive and planetary gears, typically consisting of components such as a torque converter, planetary gear mechanism, shift actuators, shift control system, and shift operation mechanism. 2. A Tiptronic transmission is a gear-shifting device that integrates both manual and automatic functions, allowing drivers to freely adjust gears and engine speed based on their preferences.