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Dual clutch autos
I have heard of problems with VW's DSG transmissions - hesitating when pulling onto roundabouts or at junctions, apart from more fundamental problems. The Kuga has a similar(?) dual clutch affair. Would this suffer from the same sort of problems? Although somewhat different I had a Citroen C3 with this type of gearbox and was most unimpressed.
Asked on 16 April 2013 by prion
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Honest John
No such problems with the Ford/Getrag Powershift, mainly because Ford does not insert an interlock between N and D forcing the driver to touch the brakes before moving the lever. So he either sits on the brakes or touches the brakes before moving off and VAG cars also have software that reduces the throttle opening at the engine if the ECU thinks the brakes are still on. This can impose a delay, which explains the occasional scary moments when exiting side roads or entering roundbouts.
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