Is the Envision's Dual Clutch Dry or Wet?
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The Envision's dual clutch is dry. The function of a dry dual clutch is to ensure smooth vehicle starts, reduce the impact load on transmission gears during gear shifts, and prevent transmission system overload. The Envision is a mid-size SUV under SAIC-GM Buick. Taking the 2021 Envision 532T Two-Wheel Drive Leading model as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4694 mm, width 1839 mm, height 1686 mm, with a wheelbase of 2750 mm. The 2021 Envision 532T Two-Wheel Drive Leading model is equipped with a 1.5T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 124 kW at 5600 rpm, and a maximum torque of 250 Nm between 1700 to 4400 rpm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I recently helped a friend research the dual-clutch transmission in the Envision. The early 2014 1.5T models used a dry dual-clutch, which was prone to overheating and jerking in city traffic jams. By the 2017 facelift, Buick got smarter and directly replaced the 1.5T with a wet dual-clutch, improving cooling and making the drive much smoother. If you're buying a new Envision now, all 1.5T models come with the wet version, significantly boosting durability. However, note that the 2.0T Envision never uses a dual-clutch—it’s paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, so don’t confuse the engine configurations when buying.
