We have the 6 speed DSG box in an old Octavia 1.9tdi estate, and the 7 speed box in a 1.2Tsi Fabia. The 7 speed used to hunt around sometimes for the right gear, especially pulling out of junctions, but that was cured after a non urgent recall and computery pokery.

Tried the manual shift a few times, but why bother? If you need a bit of zip put it in sports mode. Frankly, the Fabia is so light I prefer it with grippier winter tyres as it is a bit sprightly when you are in the mood. I would LOVE to try the vrs!

I use the manual shift sometimes when I want it to hold a gear. Twisty windy roads where you want to stay in a gear through the whole corner for instance, or when getting ready to overtake.

Moredashthancash – don’t try one unless you have the funds. Seriously!!! 🙂

Rachel

It’s auto gear for me from now on forever so no more those busy gear shifting in heavy traffic.

Mine is not DSG but old fashion Toyota auto.