Hyundai Develops Own Six-Speed Automatic for Improved Fuel Efficiency

Hyundai 6-speed automatic transaxle

SEOUL : December 23, 2008 - To help meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions of its vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company has completed the development of an all-new 6-speed automatic transaxle that will boost fuel economy by more than 12.2 percent.

Hyundai engineer testing new 6-speed transaxle

Developed over a four-year period, this new 6-speed automatic gearbox offers numerous technical merits. Despite the extra gear, it's 12kg lighter than the 5-speed it replaces. The new 6-speed went into production this month (December) and will see its first application in Grandeur/Azera models beginning in January 2009.

[Source : HYUNDAI]