Why doesn't Volkswagen use CVT transmissions?
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Volkswagen doesn't use CVT transmissions because: Volkswagen has dual-clutch transmissions, and many models under the Volkswagen brand use small-displacement turbocharged engines, which are more suitable for pairing with dual-clutch transmissions. Generally, only some Japanese cars use CVT transmissions. There are three common types of automatic transmissions: AT transmissions, dual-clutch transmissions, and CVT transmissions. The Volkswagen Phaeton is a top-tier luxury sedan produced by Volkswagen, measuring 5175 mm in length, 1903 mm in width, and 1450 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3001 mm. The car is equipped with three engines: a 3.2-liter V6 engine with a maximum power of 177 kW and a maximum torque of 315 Nm; a 4.2-liter V8 engine with a maximum power of 246 kW and a maximum torque of 430 Nm; and a high-end 6-liter W12 engine with a maximum power of 309 kW and a maximum torque of 550 Nm.