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Volkswagen has increased the appeal of its fifth-generation Golf line-up with the inclusion of an optional DSG dual-clutch transmission for the 1.9- and 2.0-litre pumpe düse turbodiesel models.

The new gearbox adds £1480 to the price of the 105bhp Golf 1.9 TDi, but, if first impressions are anything to go by, it will be money well spent for those not afraid to try something new. Two concentric clutch plates and two input shafts, one inside the other, allow for simultaneous engagement ...Read the full article

Why are VW bothering to add DSG to the 1.9 diesel engine, whose origins date back to  the early nineties? Its about time they replaced this seriously out of date engine. Speaking of which - shouldnt they be putting the new common-rail 2.0TDi into Golf too...