Is the Envision's Transmission Dry or Wet?

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DiLucia
07/30/25 4:58am
The Envision 1.5T model is equipped with a dry 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, independently developed and produced by SAIC-GM. The 2.0T model uses a conventional 9-speed automatic manual transmission. The dry 7-speed dual-clutch transmission may exhibit some jerking during low-speed gear shifts, accompanied by a certain impact sensation and noise. The Envision is a mid-size SUV from SAIC-GM Buick, powered by either a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine or a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. All 1.5-liter versions come with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while all 2.0-liter versions feature a 9-speed automatic manual transmission. The Buick Envision is available in both China V and China VI emission standards, with options for two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The four-wheel-drive versions adopt a front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout with full-time four-wheel drive and a multi-plate clutch as the central differential.
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