With the introduction of an iMT gearbox on the Venue, Hyundai has further extended the list of transmission options available on mass market cars within the country. While the bulk of cars are generally available with two gearbox options to settle on from (a manual and an automatic), the Venue is now available with four gearbox options two choose between . So, let’s take a glance at what these four gearbox options are and what other cars within the sub Rs 20 lakh bracket offer such a spread of gearbox options, starting with:
Hyundai Venue:
Price: Rs 6.75 lakh to Rs 11.57 lakh.
Gearbox Options: 4
Engine Options: 3
As mentioned above, the Venue is out there with four gearbox options to settle on from which include a 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) and therefore the new 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual). These transmissions are offered with the three engine options but in several configurations. Where the 7-speed DCT and therefore the 6-speed iMT are exclusive to the 1.0-litre turbo petrol, the 5-speed MT is obtainable only with the 1.2-litre petrol. The 6-speed MT, on the opposite hand, is out there with both the 1.5-litre diesel and therefore the 1.0-litre turbo petrol unit.
Kia Sonet:
Price: Rs 7 lakh to Rs 13 lakh (expected)
Gearbox Options:5
Engine Options: 3
Although the Sonet remains a few of weeks faraway from launch (September 18), we have already got most the small print of the upcoming SUV. As a result, we all know the Sonet are going to be offered with five gearbox options including a 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT (6-speed torque converter), 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT. These five transmission options are mated to either of the three engines: 1.2-litre petrol (83PS/115Nm), 1.0-litre Turbo petrol (120PS/172Nm) and 1.5-litre diesel (100PS/240Nm).
Where the 5-speed MT is out there with a 1.2-litre petrol engine only, the 6-speed converter and therefore the 6-speed MT are limited to the 1.5-litre diesel . As far because the 7-speed DCT and therefore the new 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) cares , both the engines are exclusive to the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. it’s worth noting that the diesel paired with an automatic offers better power and torque on paper.
Hyundai Verna:
Price: Rs 9.3 lakh to Rs 15.10 lakh
Gearbox Options: 4
Engine Options: 3
Like the Venue, the Verna is additionally available with four gearbox options to settle on from. counting on the engine you select , the sedan are often had with a 6-speed MT, a CVT, a 6-speed AT (torque converter) or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The 6-speed MT is out there with both 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines while the CVT and therefore the 6-speed AT are limited to the petrol and diesel engines, respectively. The 7-speed DCT, on the opposite hand, is obtainable exclusively with the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
Kia Seltos:
Price: Rs 9.29 lakh to Rs 17.29 lakh
Gearbox Options: 4
Engine Options: 3
Another Kia offering that gives an array of gearbox options to settle on from is that the Seltos. Same because the Verna, it’s available with four gearbox options including a 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT (torque converter), CVT and a 7-speed DCT. These transmissions are offered in multiple configurations with the three engine options. Where the 6-speed MT is obtainable as standard with all three engines, the three automatic transmissions are available with one engine each. The CVT is paired to the 1.5-litre petrol engine while the 6-speed AT and therefore the 7-speed DCT are offered with a 1.5-litre diesel and therefore the 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine, respectively.