Is the Lavida's transmission CVT or AT?
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Lavida uses a 6AT transmission. The relevant introduction about AT transmission is as follows: 1. Function: The core of an automatic transmission lies in achieving automatic gear shifting. Automatic gear shifting means that while the car is in motion, the driver operates the accelerator pedal as needed during the driving process, and the automatic transmission can automatically shift into different gears based on the engine load and the car's operating conditions. 2. Composition: A hydraulic automatic transmission achieves automatic shifting through hydraulic transmission and planetary gear combination. It generally consists of components such as a torque converter, planetary gear mechanism, shift execution mechanism, shift control system, and shift operation mechanism.
I've been driving the Volkswagen Lavida as my daily commuter for over two years now, and it's proven to be quite reliable. Regarding the transmission, the Lavida is equipped with a DSG dual-clutch system, not the CVT or traditional AT you mentioned. Before purchasing, I did some research on this, and the salesperson explained that Volkswagen uses DSG for better fuel efficiency and quicker acceleration. It shifts smoothly in city driving, though you might feel slight vibrations occasionally in heavy traffic. I've gotten used to it now - the maintenance cycle requires clutch inspection every 60,000 km. Overall it's more durable than CVT transmissions, just avoid stomping on the accelerator. Remember the common version is the 7-speed model, so when buying used cars, check the records to avoid issues with older units.