What Transmission Does the Tiguan Have?
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The Tiguan is equipped with two types of transmissions: a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Volkswagen commonly uses dual-clutch transmissions. In terms of type, dual-clutch transmissions are further divided into dry dual-clutch transmissions and wet dual-clutch transmissions. Below are some highlights about the Tiguan: 1. Compared to the prototype Volkswagen Tiguan, the Tiguan's length has been increased by 68mm, and its wheelbase reaches 2684mm, placing it in the upper-middle level among its peers. The Tiguan's trunk can be adjusted between 400L and 1530L, significantly enhancing its practicality. 2. The Volkswagen Tiguan comes standard with ESP body stability system, EBD electronic brake-force distribution, and ASR traction control. Features that are less common, such as EDS electronic differential lock, EPB electronic parking brake, auto-hold function, and TPR tire pressure monitoring system, are also standard on the Tiguan.
My old Tiguan has been running for five years. When I chose the car back then, I specifically researched the transmission. The old 1.4T model used the DQ200 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission, which occasionally had some jerking in city traffic jams, but shifted lightning-fast on the highway. The new Tiguan L has changed now—the 1.5T is paired with the Aisin 6AT, reliable like an old friend; the 2.0T models have upgraded to the DQ381 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, shifting as smoothly as Dove chocolate. The hybrid version is even more special, using the DQ400e hybrid-specific transmission, with the electric motor directly integrated inside. If you're buying a used Tiguan, pay attention to the dry dual-clutch models before 2017, though Volkswagen later upgraded the transmission software, and now the durability is much better.