Is the Bora's Transmission an Aisin 6AT?

[SanFrancisco]

The Bora's transmission brands include Aisin and Volkswagen's self-produced DSG transmission. Established in 1969, Aisin is a world-renowned professional developer and manufacturer of automotive automatic transmissions. In the field of automotive automatic transmissions, Aisin's products hold the highest market share globally. The Bora 1.6L model is equipped with an Aisin 6AT manual-automatic transmission. The manual-automatic transmission is essentially a traditional AT or CVT transmission with added manual shifting functionality. The purpose of the manual-automatic transmission is to enhance the driving pleasure of automatic vehicles. On the other hand, the 1.4T model comes with Volkswagen's DSG dual-clutch transmission. The DSG transmission is distinctly different from traditional automatic transmissions, as it does not use a torque converter from the outset. This transmission was not developed based on the traditional concept of automatic transmissions. The engineers who designed the DSG took an innovative and entirely new technological path, cleverly combining the flexibility of manual transmissions with the convenience of traditional automatic transmissions. For the Bora's transmission, the following points should be noted during daily use: Do not delay replacing the transmission oil for extended periods. Prolonged failure to replace the transmission oil can damage internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving manual transmission models, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission models, this can cause the transmission to overheat and produce a noticeable jolt when shifting back into D gear. Never shift into D/R gear before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Many drivers, aiming to demonstrate smooth operation, shift into reverse gear before the vehicle has fully stopped. This can significantly damage the transmission gears and, over time, lead to gear grinding and other faults. Avoid frequently climbing steep slopes in D gear. When facing steep inclines, automatic vehicles may overheat due to high load or shift up too early, resulting in insufficient power. In such cases, using manual mode to limit lower gears or switching to sport mode can help protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic vehicle breaks down, it should be transported using a flatbed tow truck with the vehicle in N gear, rather than being towed directly with a rope or similar method.

[StIvan]

I've been driving the Bora for a while now, and my 1.5L automatic version indeed uses the Aisin 6AT transmission. When I bought the car, I specifically asked the 4S store salesperson, and they said this transmission shifts smoothly, making it especially comfortable for daily city driving. The newer Bora models might have some changes, with some now equipped with Volkswagen's own DSG dual-clutch transmission. Actually, the transmission is a core component of a car. From my experience, the Aisin AT is quite reliable, with decent fuel consumption and hardly any issues. I recommend potential buyers to carefully check the configuration list or take a test drive to feel the difference. Choosing the right transmission makes a big difference in driving pleasure and is relatively simpler to maintain, unlike the more delicate DSG. If it's the Aisin 6AT, the oil change intervals are longer, making it more suitable for commuters.