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I am restricted due to a disability to driving automatics. I am looking for better mpg than is usual from the older automatics and am trying to locate all those cars with Direct Shift Gearboxes. Obviously there is VW, but is there anywhere I can get a list of cars with DSG type transmission?

Asked on 12 December 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Audi, SEAT and Skoda. Ford Powershift is the same thing, also fitted
to Volvo C30s, S40s and V50s. And Mitsubishi uses a similar system in the current Lancer Ralliart and EVO. But if I was you I'd also consider the new Toyota CVTs in the Prius, Verso, Avensis and RAV-4, and the CVT in the Honda Insight.

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Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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