Automatic Transaxle System
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEMDESCRIPTION
The automatic transmission is a combination of 3-element 2-phase I-stage torque converter and double shaft electrically-controlled unit which provides 4 speeds forward and 1 reverse. The entire unit is in line with the engine.
CHARACTERISTICS
HIVEC: Hyundai Intelligent Vehicle Electronic Control
It differs drastically compared to previous T/M such as alpha, beta or KM series automatic transaxles.
All vehicles with an engine volume of 2.0 liters or more has the HIVEC automatic transaxle developed and produced by Hyundai.
It differs drastically compared to conventional transaxle such as alpha, beta or KM series.
The frequent quality problems occurred in previous automatic transaxle was considered when this transaxle is designed and developed for better durability.
Some of the characteristics include:
^ Different power transfer
^ Different component layout
^ New shift logic (HIVEC) to increase shift feeling
^ Position of Valve Body
^ Variable shift pattern
^ Communication protocol and method