Hyundai Genesis, Equus to get 10-speed automatic transmission in 2014
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group working on a 10-speed automatic transmission!
According to latest reports from worldwide automotive media, Hyundai is working on a 10-speed automatic transmission!
It’s only been a few months since Hyundai introduced its first-ever 8-speed automatic transmission and now the automaker is wasting no time to develop the worlds first 10-speed automatic gearbox!
Reportedly, the all-new automatic transmission is being developed specifically for the luxury models and will be available in certain Hyundai vehicles starting from 2014.
Hyundai Motor Group president Park Seong Hyon revealed the new gearbox will likely be used in the next-generation Hyundai Equus and Genesis luxury sedans, as well as in Genesis Coupe replacement.
Other Hyundai vehicles that could benefit from the new gearbox include the next-generation Veracruz CUV and Santa Fe crossover vehicle, which is scheduled to debut in 2012.
The forth-coming 10-speed automatic transmission is being jointly developed by Hyundai and Kia, which means it will most certainly also find its way in to the future versions of large-sized Kia vehicles. The new tranny is expected to help Hyundai and Kia to further reduce the fuel-consumption of their luxury cars.
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There will be no next generation Veracruz – the vehicle is being replaced by the next generation 7-seater Santa Fe.
OMG!!! After doing this please drop the 8 Speed into the Sonata. That would be a game changer for a game changer.
There will be a next gen Veracruz in the Genesis line comming probably no sooner than 3-5 years from now. You are correct in the fact that the next gen santa fe will replace it, but only temporarily.