THINKING INSIDE THE 'BOX
evo India|October 2020
Volkswagen has introduced a new torque converter automatic to replace the DSG, and it’s brilliant
KARAN SINGH
THINKING INSIDE THE 'BOX

IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT THE POLO GT TSI has been our favourite warm hatchback for a long time now. Earlier, it had a punchy 1.2-litre TSI engine and the sportiest of all automatic gearboxes — the acclaimed DSG. The new Polo GT TSI retains neither the engine nor the ’box, yet it still tops our list of enthusiast cars on a budget. Last month, we dug deep into the engineering behind the new 1.0 TSI EA211 engine, and now we’re focusing on the second bit of the drivetrain — the transmission. We’re talking about the six-speed torque converter from the Polo GT TSI that has replaced the DQ200 DSG unit, a transmission with a strong fan following in the outgoing GT TSI. This powertrain also resides under the hood of the new Vento, for enthusiasts looking for a bit more space.

Wait.. what is a torque converter?

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