In a market that not so long ago consisted of two types of transmissions – manual and automatic – it's easy to get lost in what seems like an ever-increasing list of gearbox alternatives: automatic-shifting manuals, manual-shifting automatics, constantly-variable mechanisms, dual-clutches, and so on. With more and more manufacturers – including BMW, Volvo, Fiat and Renault – jumping on the twin-clutch bandwagon, Volkswagen has emerged as the pioneer.
Now arriving at a major milestone, VW has produced its millionth DSG since series production began less than five years ago. Volkswagen points out that last year alone it churned out 400,000 DSGs across its brands, and in response to demand has increased capacity at its plant in Kassel, Germany, to 1750 twin-clutch gearboxes daily. The milestone conveniently coincides with the market launch of the company's second-generation DSG, the 7-speed dry-clutch version.
Yeah, I never would have imagined that a million of those things have been sold. Sounds like they're popular somewhere in the world. I wonder where, though?
