CorrectThere's a lot of misinformed nonsense of the Dualogic mechanism - it is a very reliable system. Forums tend to amplify problems.
The Magneti Marelli system was extensively by Ferrari, Maserati and I believe by BMW and PSA?
It's certainly more reliable than the dreadful PSA/Renault AL4 gearbox.
Yes, a little jerky from takeoff, but my partner doesn't complain and she can only drive automatic vehicles.
Car is approaching 70k miles on the original clutch.
Simple
Reliable
The only problem is finding someone that can repair them at a reasonable cost when they do eventually wear