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Chrysler was planning to launch a dual-clutch transmission in the US, but the company has delayed the plans, as The Car Connection writes.
The transmission was supposed to be introduced on the 2012 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, but the company ditched the plan over refinement issues, so the front-wheel-drive sedans will stick with the torque converter six-speed autos for now.
In Europe, customers have been able to order dual-clutch transmission since several years ago (for diesels), but Sergio Marchionne, Fiat and Chrysler CEO wants the product to be perfect before launching it on the US market, as he fears that Americans might not react positively to it.
The aforementioned source mentions the Ford Focus as an example of a dual-clutch that feels unnatural to drivers who expect a conventional auto box, even though the transmission works perfectly. In addition to that, Consumer Reports has cited gearbox complains from Focus and Fiesta owners as a reason for dropping Ford’s scores.
In Europe, customers have been able to order dual-clutch transmission since several years ago (for diesels), but Sergio Marchionne, Fiat and Chrysler CEO wants the product to be perfect before launching it on the US market, as he fears that Americans might not react positively to it.
The aforementioned source mentions the Ford Focus as an example of a dual-clutch that feels unnatural to drivers who expect a conventional auto box, even though the transmission works perfectly. In addition to that, Consumer Reports has cited gearbox complains from Focus and Fiesta owners as a reason for dropping Ford’s scores.
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