Does the VW up come in automatic?
Automatic gearboxes are ideal for city car drivers who spend their lives in stop-start traffic, and that’s why VW has just fitted a five-speed auto to the up!.
Does VW up have DSG?
Unlike other cars belonging to the Volkswagen Group that feature Volkswagen’s dual clutch DSG , the Up has been fitted with an ASG unit.
What is an ASG gearbox?
ASG gearboxes are simply an automated version of a traditional manual box but utilising an electric motor driven auto clutch and weighing in at 30kg, just 3kg more than the manual. The driver has an automatic gear lever as normal with D, N and R positions.
Is VW up manual or automatic?
Volkswagen Up
| Volkswagen up! | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed manual 5-speed ASG automated manual 1-speed fixed gear ratio (electric) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Length | 3,540–3,563 mm (139.4–140.3 in) |
Do automatic cars have more problems?
Cons include: As they’re more complex, repairs are more expensive if automatics go wrong. Some people find automatic cars less interesting or exciting to drive. Older automatics are less efficient than manuals as they have fewer gears and weigh more.
Does VW up GTI come in automatic?
It’s available as a three-door or a five-door, but beyond that there’s little to decide beyond which colour looks best (we’d vote for red or white). There’s no automatic flappy-paddle gearbox on offer, nor adaptive suspension.
Is up GTI a turbo?
What is it like to drive? Under the Up GTI’s stubby bonnet is a 999cc turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which delivers 113bhp and 147lb ft in a laggy but cheery sort of fashion. The engine benefits from a ‘sound symposer’ similar to the Golf R’s, which echoes the intake noise to give it a bit of a burble.
What is ASG VW?
This is the new Volkswagen Up ASG (Automated Shift Gearbox), an automatic version of our 2012 Car of the Year. The Up ASG uses a five-speed transmission with an electronically controlled clutch. In full auto mode it chooses when to change gear, although you can take control by manually nudging the gearstick.
What is VW semi automatic?
A) The DSG (or Direct-Shift Gearbox) is a semi-automatic gearbox made by Volkswagen. Unlike a conventional automatic ‘box, which uses a ‘torque converter’ instead of a traditional clutch, the DSG has two clutches. As you select one gear, the next is automatically pre-selected, which enables much faster changes.
Has the VW Up been discontinued?
Bear in mind that it’s been discontinued in SA, though… VW stopped bringing in the Bratislava-built up! recently, but you should still be able to find parts for many years to come. We suggest investing in a good mechanical warranty and service plan also, so you’re not left out of pocket if something should go wrong.