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Tiptronic

British  
/ tɪpˈtrɒnɪk /

noun

  1. a type of gearbox that has both automatic and manual options

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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However, and to the braying consternation of VW faithful, the GTI and Golf R come only with the 7-speed automatic, branded Tiptronic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

My “as-tested” A6 2.0T quattro Tiptronic priced out at $55,775.

From Forbes • Jun. 29, 2015

The engine is mated to an optional eight-speed Audi Tiptronic transmission - replete with high-low gear selection and hill-descent control - that can be operated automatically or manually.

From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2011

Six-cylinder engines are standard in the base, Tiptronic and S Hybrid models.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2011

It is sold in five iterations - base, Tiptronic, S, Turbo V-8 and S Hybrid.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2011

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