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I love the DCT in my Sorento. Once you get used to it, the shifts are lightning fast, it really wakes the engine up. All you need to do is change your driving style a little.

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Is the Sorento's DCT transmission all it's cracked up to be or is it more headache than it's worth?

06 January 2025 07:22

I have had nothing but trouble. It hesitates in traffic, hesitates when I need power, and I already had to replace it once under warranty. If you can, stick with the regular auto.

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Is the Sorento's DCT transmission all it's cracked up to be or is it more headache than it's worth?

06 January 2025 07:22

I think it’s great for enthusiasts, but maybe not the best choice for a family hauler. If you like driving and don’t mind some quirk, why not? It’s not smooth and simple, if that is what you want.

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Is the Sorento's DCT transmission all it's cracked up to be or is it more headache than it's worth?

06 January 2025 07:22

It’s fine 95% of the time, but that 5% when it acts up is really frustrating. The occasional headaches aren’t worth the performance gains, I’m not sure.

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Is the Sorento's DCT transmission all it's cracked up to be or is it more headache than it's worth?

06 January 2025 07:22

I was worried about the DCT horror stories, I have zero issues with mine after 30k miles. I think a lot of problems come from people treating it like a regular automatic.

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Is the Sorento's DCT transmission all it's cracked up to be or is it more headache than it's worth?

06 January 2025 07:22

It is definitely acquired taste. I hated it for the first month but now I can’t see myself going back to a regular auto. The key is to have its quirks and to learn how and when to adapt.

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Is the Sorento's DCT transmission all it's cracked up to be or is it more headache than it's worth?

06 January 2025 07:22

I regret getting the DCT. For daily driving, especially in stop and go traffic, it's just not smooth enough. I'm always afraid it's going to break on me.

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In real world driving, does the Seltos X-Line’s DCT transmission live up to the hype?

03 January 2025 12:27

I love the DCT in my X-Line! It super shifts quick and makes the car feel very sporty. It's awesome once you get used to it.

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In real world driving, does the Seltos X-Line’s DCT transmission live up to the hype?

03 January 2025 12:27

It's honestly a little bit of a letdown. In traffic it's jerky, and sometimes it hesitates when you need power. I just wish they'd stayed with a regular auto.

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In real world driving, does the Seltos X-Line’s DCT transmission live up to the hype?

03 January 2025 12:27

It's a mixed bag. Great for the highway and spirited driving, but it can be a pain in the city. It requires you to drive a little different.

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In real world driving, does the Seltos X-Line’s DCT transmission live up to the hype?

03 January 2025 12:27

I think it’s a bit overkill for a car like this. Most drivers don’t see much real world benefit for the complexity and potential reliability issues added by the DCT.

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In real world driving, does the Seltos X-Line’s DCT transmission live up to the hype?

03 January 2025 12:27

It was a bit of an adjustment, but I really like the DCT now. In sport mode, it’s more engaging to drive than a regular automatic.

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Is the Verna's DCT transmission a deal breaker?

03 January 2025 07:34

The DCT is a deal breaker for me. I’ve heard too many horror stories about how they fail, or cost too much to repair. I would rather have a CVT or torque converter that is reliable.

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Is the Verna's DCT transmission a deal breaker?

03 January 2025 07:34

I don't think people are reacting too much. Today’s DCTs are much better than they used to be. Also, Hyundai’s warranty will take care of any major headaches.

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Is the Verna's DCT transmission a deal breaker?

03 January 2025 07:34

That depends on how you drive. If you spend most of your time on highways, the DCT is great. I wouldn't be worried about the wear and tear for city driving, but otherwise.

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Is the Verna's DCT transmission a deal breaker?

03 January 2025 07:34

For now, I have had the Verna with DCT for a year and it has been super. If you just follow the manual, don't creep in traffic, you'll be fine.

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