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DSG of Thornhill writes…
I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 Litre Diesel with a DSG box that I like. Is this box available outside the Audi/Volkswagen Group
Asked on 26 June 2010 by NH, Thornhill
Answered by
Honest John
Ford/Getrag does a better one called Powershift, originally the Focus and now in the Galaxy, S-Max and Mondeo. Also available in Volvo C30s, S40s and V50s. Mitsubishi offers a similar box in the Lancer and Outlander and Hyundai/KIA is developing one for the ix35, Sportage, Sonata and Magentis.
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