China recall 380000 cars with DSG7

[Martin]

Do the cheap runabouts really need DSG? The lack of conventional auto must scare a few potential buyers off for fear of reliability issues, not that VWs previous slush boxes weren't riddled with those. Not a DSG hater, just wondering why really base models, or commercial stuff gets it.

Less and less people are choosing manuals

Small engines don't have surplus power to waste through a slush box

DSG gearboxes allow low powered engines to be very usable via many gears (6/7)
(Even the BMW 3 now comes with an 8 speed auto transmission)

[rory]

My 7 speed Mechatronic unit shutdown at 112,000 ks Jetta 77Kw TDI.
Now I can't buy one with a manual gearbox.