The VW DQ501 7-speed robotic transmission, or DSG-7 0AK, has been produced at the Tianjin plant since 2019 and is installed in many popular Chinese models, such as the Talagon, Tavendor, and Viloran. This transmission, with its dual wet clutches, is a reinforced version of the well-known DQ381 robotic transmission.
Specifications
| Type | preselective robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 600 |
| Recommended oil | G 055 529 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.5 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 6.0 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 89 (4WD – 107) |
Gear ratios Volkswagen DQ501
Using the example of the 2024 Volkswagen Talagon with a 2.5 TSI engine:
| Main | n/a |
| 1st | n/a |
| 2nd | n/a |
| 3rd | n/a |
| 4th | n/a |
| 5th | n/a |
| 6th | n/a |
| 7th | n/a |
| Reverse | n/a |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Volkswagen Talagon 1 (0V1) in 2021 – …;
- Volkswagen Tavendor 1 (CX2) in 2022 – …;
- Volkswagen Teramont X 1 (0PC) in 2021 – …;
- Volkswagen Viloran 1 (CF1) in 2020 – …
Disadvantages of the VW DQ501 gearbox
- In the early years, there were issues with jerking and surging, but a firmware update resolved the issue;
- The clutch assembly has a decent lifespan and replacements are common after 150,000 km;
- It’s worth noting that the dual-mass flywheel is sometimes replaced at similar mileage;
- And don’t forget to renew the hydraulic fluid in the transmission every 60,000 km.
