What does DSG stand for? In the original German, DSG stands for Direktschaltgetriebe, roughly translating to Direct Shift Gearbox. It is also sometimes called a DCT or dual-clutch transmission, as all ...

A DSG transmission is a dual clutch transmission used by Volkswagen. A DSG uses two wet, multi-plate clutches to activate separate drive shafts which send torque via the even or odd gear sets.

VW said it dropped the dual-clutch transmission on the Taos because drivers “think their car is breaking.” The Taos 4Motion previously used a DSG, but now has a classic 8-speed auto ...