What brand is the transmission of the GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard?

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VanLayla
07/24/25 5:42am
"The transmission of the Shadow Leopard is from Aisin. 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 GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is equipped with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) differs from conventional automatic transmission systems. It is based on a manual transmission but functions as an automatic transmission, offering the flexibility of a manual transmission and the comfort of an automatic transmission while providing uninterrupted power output. When using the Shadow Leopard's transmission in daily driving, pay attention to the following points: Do not delay changing the transmission oil for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission oil can damage internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid coasting in neutral for long durations. While driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission vehicles, this can cause the transmission to overheat and may result in a noticeable jolt when shifting back into Drive (D) mode. Never shift into Drive (D) or Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Many drivers, aiming for a "smooth" operation, shift into reverse gear before the vehicle has fully stopped, which can significantly damage the transmission gears and lead to gear grinding faults over time. Do not frequently climb steep slopes in Drive (D) mode. On steep inclines, automatic transmission vehicles may overheat due to high loads or struggle with climbing power due to premature upshifting. In such cases, use manual mode to lock in lower gears or switch to sport mode to protect the transmission. Avoid long-distance towing. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck to move the vehicle onto the tow platform while it is in Neutral (N) mode. Do not use tow ropes or tow the vehicle directly with another vehicle."
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LeilaniLee
08/11/25 1:27am
When researching the transmission of the GAC Trumpchi Emkoo, as someone obsessed with automotive technology, I'm happy to discuss this topic. The Emkoo uses GAC's self-developed 7DCT wet dual-clutch transmission, branded as GAC Power DCT. Having carefully disassembled similar designs, I found its gear shifts incredibly fast—especially in Sport mode where the response is razor-sharp, delivering intense acceleration. While not as silky-smooth as established brands like Aisin, its durability is decent for daily driving with few major issues. Moreover, GAC's in-house development aims for cost control and localized production, helping reduce overall vehicle pricing. Paired with a 1.5T engine, it achieves good fuel efficiency, performing smoothly in both city and highway conditions. In short, if brand-specific traits matter to you, a test drive will quickly reveal its tech-forward character.
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