Peugeot 4007 to get dual-clutch transmission

The Peugeot 4007 is basically a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander, which received a similar dual-clutch transmission earlier this year. However, it will be Peugeot’s turn to be outfitted with the six-speed transmission this time round.

Designed to maximize efficiency and driving enjoyment, the transmission works by "automating the gear changes on a manual gearbox and using two clutches to transmit the engine torque. The first clutch is located on the even-numbered gears while the second clutch is fitted to the odd-numbered gears. A fine-tuned electronic management system anticipates the gear changes and hydraulically operates one of the two clutches, which operate in parallel, within a few tenths of a second without a torque converter. As such, one shaft is always connected and changing from one gear to another takes place in just a few tenths of a second, resulting in exceptionally smooth driving. Gear changing is quick and smooth with no interruption in the supply of torque."

The new transmission will be paired with Peugeot’s 2.2 litre HDi FAP engine, which produces 156bhp and 380Nm of torque.