Volkswagen says goodbye to manual transmission in 2030

It has been revealed that the Volkswagen Group plans to gradually say goodbye to manual transmissions from 2026 and come out with a lineup of all-electric vehicles by 2030. It is not yet known whether the Audi, SEAT and Skoda brands will have automatic machines, but most likely yes.

What a surprise that was released Volkswagen is ready to say goodbye to its classic manual transmission in 2030.

Information coming directly from the German magazine "Auto Motos und Sport" also indicates that the company is looking to cut costs, and the fastest way it has found is to simplify powertrain offerings.

Similarly, Volkswagen will put DSG at the forefront at the expense of the manuals, as well as phasing out the clutch, which could start from 2023.

Pen What will happen to the new generation models? Volkswagen already has a plan for them at least for the Tiguan and Passat brands that are offered with a manual transmission, when they go on sale they will only be available with an automatic transmission, which will not leave hundreds of users so happy, as it is known that whoever buys a manual truck will do to "feel better in control of the car".

Among other rumors, both the Tiguan and Passat will be ditching their sedan bodywork to operate as a truck only.

Although It is not clear if the shift from manual to automatic transmission planned by the Volkswagen Group will affect its other brands such as Audi, SEAT and Skoda., it is believed that they, too, will be in line with the changes, since it is enough to recall that Audi promised its public to launch only electric vehicles from 2026.

In some automotive groups, users have left their dissatisfaction with the upcoming changes, but there is nothing left but to wait for Volkswagen to clarify what the changes they will find in the coming years will be and whether they will suit any option for those who likes to ride with three pedals.

It should be remembered that VW hit the pocket hard after the Dieselgate scandal. where it was reported that the automaker installed software to change the results of technical control of pollutant emissions in 11 million diesel vehicles sold between 2009 and 2015.

The reason why the company is looking for the best ways to reduce their costs.