Is the Volkswagen CC equipped with an AT transmission?
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Volkswagen CC does not use an AT transmission; it is equipped with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. 1.8L TSI EA888 engine: The main bearing diameter is reduced from 58mm to 52mm, with improvements to the piston, piston rings, and fuel supply lines, adopting different honing processes, a self-regulating oil pump, vacuum pump, and EA113 turbocharger control lever. 2.0L TSI EA888 engine: Improvements to the piston, piston rings, and fuel supply lines, adopting different honing processes, a self-regulating oil pump, vacuum pump, Hitachi third-generation high-pressure pump, and a new air flow meter (the intake temperature sensor is eliminated, with only 3 wires).
I've been driving a Volkswagen CC for several years. It doesn't use a traditional AT transmission, but is usually equipped with a DSG gearbox. DSG, also called dual-clutch transmission, is an automatic transmission but works very differently, with particularly fast gear shifts, giving it a very sporty feel. I remember some early models might have used AT, but now the mainstream ones all use DSG, like the 1.8T and 2.0T engines which are paired with it. Compared to traditional AT, DSG is much more fuel-efficient and accelerates smoothly, though it has had some issues, like occasional jerking in traffic jams. If you're buying a used car, pay attention to the maintenance records to avoid problems. Overall, the transmission technology in this car is very advanced, but don't expect it to be as durable as old-style AT transmissions—you need to regularly check things like the clutch plates.
