Re: Hyundai's AMT to debut on the new Santro Quote:
Originally Posted by GTO I don't think an AMT will suit a Hyundai (or VW) because of the brand's focus on quality |
Conventional ATs have a greater power loss than AMTs. (Although the gap is being closed in the last 10 years) The performance will be terrible with small engines. Quote:
The Grand i10 and up are available with torque converters and that should stay. Although I'm sure Hyundai will be tempted to simply bolt an AMT onto the diesel i10 & i20, they should consider Honda's success with the Amaze Diesel CVT first. There is definitely a market out there for smooth ATs.
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You read my mind. Conventional ATs are so much smoother, I don't think I can drive a jerky AMT. Quote:
Could they also plonk their triple-cylinder diesel? IMHO, they should.
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I disagree here. The Maruti celerio was a failure and this segment has fuel-efficient cars.
With diesels being banned, I see no market for small diesels. Quote:
Originally Posted by hserus Didn't the Santro Xing have an automatic version |
Yes, a friend swore by the car. It was superior to a WagonR AT which had 3 speeds. Quote:
Originally Posted by niteshbids AMT doesn't require ATF. Just the regular MT oil. So are they really bringing AMT or a full blown AT like Grand i10? |
AMT is the same MT with a hydraulically operated clutch and shifters. There's no requirement for a special transmission fluid. So, you've confirmed an AMT.
I think it'll mostly be an AMT for the reasons of cost and power. Quote:
Originally Posted by blackasta I hope that even if Hyundai do decide to debut their AMT box with Santro, they keep it limited to their cheaper offerings only.....Gi10 and Xcent
The 4 speed AT Hyundai uses in Gi10 (I guess it's the same one they used in old Santro / i10 / i20 / Verna) is a pleasure to drive from refinement perspective. |
I love the 4 speed on the Gi10. I think it's one of the best out there for small engines. I'd prefer Hyundai restrict the AMT to Santro, Eon and diesel i10/Xcent.
Last edited by landcruiser123 : 12th August 2018 at 08:49.
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