In recent years, in addition to turbocharging, was the most mentioned technical terms fans can probably be regarded as a dual-clutch transmission, and whether it is positive or negative, Espace Cartridge dual-clutch exposure always high. In contrast, the transmission, the Honda in the domestic market has been a lot of tucao, the reason is nothing less than Honda's own innate structure of parallel shaft AT restricted because of the number of gear and people for the CVT transmission prejudices. However, in the Honda Meeting, Honda with a rather "strange" 8-speed dual-clutch transmission to indicate their maverick in this regard.

Honda claims that they produced the world's first eight-speed torque converter with a wet dual clutch transmission. Yes, you heard it right, this is a dual-clutch transmission with a torque converter, in addition, it is still using the traditional Honda parallel shaft structure. Weird it? Let's look at Figure find out.

This "weird" design has several benefits: Laguna Cartridge 1 This is a dual-clutch transmission, have the same traditional double-clutch sports shift quickly and style; two of the torque converter can make the appearance. Compared with the traditional transmission shift dual-clutch transmission more smoothly, especially in the beginning and at low speeds. Meanwhile, the torque converter torque zoom feature allows the vehicle at the very start relatively more smooth and effective; 3 parallel axis and parallel double clutch structure for Honda itself, technically no barriers, R & D and production is relatively easier, but also and more conventional power unit match.

However, the use of a parallel shaft structure, so this dual-clutch transmission with automatic transmission Honda parallel shaft has the same problem: the volume can not be reduced. Honda Technical Research Institute, one person in charge of the Three Min Wang admits that due to the volume of reasons, the transmission could not be matched with the same larger six-cylinder engine, matched the current Accord test loading will probably become can carry this transmission highest level models.