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HyundaiIndia has introduced a new ‘intelligent Manual Transmission’, or iMT for short, with the Venue. This first-of-its-kind gearbox technology offers the combination of a two-pedal setup of an.
IMT or the intelligent Manual Transmission, in layman terms, can be thought as of a mix of an AMT and a manual transmission. You get to enjoy the conventional gear lever, but there is no clutch this time. Hyundai Venue SX IMT. The Hyundai Venue was a technological advancement for the Indian automobile industry when it was first launched. It ushered in the era of connected car techn.
Hyundai India has introduced a new ‘intelligent Manual Transmission’, or iMT for short, with the Venue. This first-of-its-kind gearbox technology offers the combination of a two-pedal setup of an automatic and manual shifting through a conventional gear lever. Let us take a deeper look into this revolutionary technology and see how it works.
The Korean carmaker debuted the iMT globally with the new-gen i20. In India, this six-speed gearbox tech will be paired to the 1.0-litre Kappa T-GDi turbo-petrol motor of the sub-four metre SUV. Unlike the typical manual transmission, the iMT doesn’t get a clutch pedal, instead, it has two pedals – accelerator and brake – like an automatic. And unlike an automatic, the iMT needs to be manually shifted by the driver. So it does away with the clutch pedal and its function is taken care of by a complex electronic unit.
How does iMT work?
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To understand the working of the iMT, we’ll have to first know its components. First, there’s ‘transmission gear shift lever’ or TGS. It is joined by – intention sensor, hydraulic actuator, and an (electronic) transmission control unit. Other complex components of the circuit are – concentric slave cylinder, clutch tube, and the usual clutch and pressure plates. These components work together with a conventional manual gearbox mated to the engine.
So imagine you are to drive a car equipped with iMT. Getting in, you’ll crank the engine as usual by pressing the engine-start button with brake lever depressed. To get going, you’ll need to slot the manual gearstick from Neutral to first-gear while depressing the brake lever (unlike in automatic where you slot the lever in D). On the move, if you need to upshift/downshift a gear, the TGS sends a signal to the transmission control unit (TCU) using the intention sensors. What the TCU does is, it engages the hydraulic actuator to generate hydraulic pressure. This hydraulic pressure is then directed to the slave cylinder through a clutch tube. Then the concentric slave cylinder uses this hydraulic pressure to operate the clutch and pressure plate, thereby engaging or disengaging the clutch. So all you have to do is change the gear lever as usual and the clutch action is carried out automatically without any hassle.
Advantages of iMT:
With the iMT, the driver is relieved of clutch operation especially in stop-go traffic in the city. Meanwhile, it still provides the driver with control of shifting gears at will, thus retaining the diving involvement of a manual transmission. Moreover, Hyundai claims that the iMT doesn’t ‘compromise on fuel efficiency and performance’ since it uses a conventional manual gearbox underneath.
At first, the iMT will surely feel unaccustomed to shift the gear lever manually without a clutch pedal action. But over time, we reckon it will be a technology which will offer the best of both worlds – the control of a manual and convenience of an automatic.
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Check On-Road Prices | Find New Cars | Upcoming Cars | Compare Cars | Dealer LocatorThe past couple of years have witnessed the emergence of some new manufacturers in our market. Kia Motors, in particular, has managed to thwart its competition and has already proven to be a very tough competition for its parent company as well. Kia debuted here with the Seltos and the compact-SUV has managed to become a runaway success. Thanks to its sharp looks, a plethora of engine-gearbox combinations and not to forget, an extensive feature list.
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Kia is soon going to roll out an update for the Seltos on April 27th and if reports are to be believed, Kia plans to offer customers an additional gearbox option – its “clutchless manual” iMT unit.
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Kia is expected to offer the 6-speed iMT unit with just the 1.5-litre, the four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that makes 115hp and 144Nm of torque. This means this petrol unit will be available with three gearbox options – a 6-speed manual, a CVT auto and the iMT. Hyundai’s iMT technology made its Indian debut with the Venue and has garnered a positive response so far.
What was iMT again?
The iMT is the first in the industry gearbox technology to incorporate a clutchless-drive experience combined with Fun-to-Drive elements of a manual transmission. Hyundai’s iMT technology is essentially a revolutionary 2-pedal system that eliminates the need for drivers to constantly use the clutch pedal as in a conventional manual transmission.
What else can we expect?
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Later on, Kia is also likely to offer the iMT option with the 1.4L turbo-petrol engine. The 1.4L four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine produces 140PS of power 242Nm of peak torque. Currently, this engine is offered with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The iMT option will likely be offered on the mid-spec HTX+ trim with the 1.5L engine. Meanwhile, it could be offered on the top-spec GTX+ trim with the 1.4L turbo-petrol engine. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre diesel engine will likely see no change.
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Kia recently dropped a teaser which suggests that apart from the standard variants, Kia could also bring in Seltos’ Gravity edition to India. Apart from an iMT gearbox and Gravity edition, Kia could also throw in a sunroof to make things even more desirable. With the new update, it is expected that the prices will be revised and the Seltos might get a little costlier than before.