It's not only the visible aspects of the Altea that are revolutionary; the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) breaks completely new ground in gearbox design and technology. The DSG harmonises the best of conventional gearboxes to provide superior fuel economy, speed, performance, ease of shifting and pure driving fun. It offers a real alternative to drivers preferring a sportier, manual gearbox as it delivers all the agility and rapid, crisp changes they're used to, while providing the comfort and smoothness of an automatic.