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Shifting circumstances

Is it reasonable to assume that a Honda i-shift is similar to the VW DSG system, which I have acquired on a new 1.4 Polo and have not found it easy to get used to, despite having driven a number of automatic cars over the years?

Asked on 9 January 2010 by LC, Forest Row

Answered by Honest John
No. Entirely different. A DSG is a twin clutch, twin shaft preselector transmission. An i-shift is a simpler automated manual transmission. The main problem with a DGS is that its electronics can make it hesitate when you are pulling out of a junction or onto a roundabout. Readers have suggested using the parking brake in such circumstances rather than the footbrake.
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