What transmission does the Volkswagen Phideon use?

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Angela
07/29/25 6:10pm
Volkswagen Phideon uses a transmission manufactured by 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 Volkswagen Phideon is equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Dual-clutch transmissions differ from conventional automatic transmission systems by providing uninterrupted power output while offering the flexibility of a manual transmission and the comfort of an automatic transmission. There are two types of dual-clutch transmissions: dry-type and wet-type. When using the Phideon's transmission in daily driving, pay attention to the following points: Do not delay transmission fluid changes for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission fluid can damage internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. Many experienced drivers coast in neutral when driving manual transmission vehicles, but for automatic transmission models, coasting in neutral can cause overheating and may produce a noticeable jolt when shifting back into D (Drive) mode. Never shift into D or R (Reverse) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Some drivers shift into reverse while the vehicle is still moving to demonstrate smooth operation, but this can severely damage the transmission gears and may lead to gear grinding over time. Avoid frequently climbing steep slopes in D mode. Automatic transmission vehicles can overheat under high load or may upshift too early, resulting in insufficient power for climbing. In such situations, use manual mode to lock in lower gears or switch to sport mode to protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck and move the vehicle onto the tow platform while in N (Neutral). Never use a tow rope or tow the vehicle directly with another vehicle.
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