2020 Hyundai Venue iMT Review | Better Than AMT ? | 10 Vital Questions ANSWERED | evo India

[@evoIndia]

Do you think the iMT gearbox is a master stroke by Hyundai?

[@sirishch]

Yes!!!

[@TheLazyWandererMys]

I honestly LOVE driving the manuals, I dont mind it even in congested cities. BUT this is definitely a very wise move by Hyundai. First its very cost effective. Secondly the head nod in AMT is mostly due to the gears shifting automatically and you would have to guess and work around modulating the throttle. Here you dictate the terms, so even if the head nod technically existed it would be minimized simply because you lift off throttle switch gears and then accelerate again, you dont have to wait for the GB to respond and finish changing gears. I see a lot of potential in this type of gearbox. The only question is how long does the actuator/sensors last as they are electronically controlled. you can still drive with a half burnt clutch but if the actuators give up, you would be stranded. Also I have one question, which sounds stupid to ask, but can you downshift from say 5th/6th to 3rd, basically skip gears when emergency braking? does the auto clutch intrude during emergency braking?

[@insas223]

Kudos are due to Hyundai who take the risk of least giving a range of options to its consumers. However whether iMT will be popular, time will tell. In my experience AMT WITH a manual mode is superior to iMT. Unlike going through the full motions of an iMT, shifting in AMT manual mode simply requires a simple tip with full control over the vehicle shift pattern. Even in full auto mode. AMT , if driven in a linear manner, releasing the accelerator timed with RPM/ and gear change ( one can anticipate that with experience) , head bobbing and jerks can be minimized. I think iMT is neither here nor there! I dislike the term' aggressive, enthusiastic ' driving given the terrible road discipline and traffic on our roads. Hope increased law reinforcement checks and fines will make people drive with better road sense and discipline.

[@saurabhsulikeri3380]

Need to be reliable more in coming years to proove master stroke 😁😁

[@pravinmurthy]

It is a good variant to have.. but that's it..

[@nitishbshetty2136]

This is the only video I'll ever have to watch regarding i-MT🔥. What an amazing comprehensive review answering every question we had and then some😁.

[@sirishch]

Thanks 😁

[@TQ255]

Fully agreed, finally a video good explaining how the system works.

[@devraj-ud8mb]

Fully agreed bro 💯💯

[@kavanshukla8275]

This system has really confused me at first but after watching this video it is seeming like a very clever idea

[@gokulbala3096]

Yeah.

[@navsharma9052]

Honda street in cars 😂😂😂

[@doppelganger69]

Basically... It's like a Quick shifter in sports bike with both upshifts and downshifts.

[@akshayantonyrobin602]

I was wondering why no auto channels were featuring this transmission when it is actually a big deal. It does seem like the best of both worlds and I can’t wait to try it. Great job!

[@TechnicalSkillsBySumitkashyap]

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[@dhruvshetty.95]

Sirish Chandran is hands down the best automotive journalist in the country.

[@sirishch]

You’re too kind 🙏🙏🙏

[@Amit_R_Tudu]

The only review you'll ever need to know about iMT Transmission. Very well explained & covered many major points. 👏👏

[@evoIndia]

Thanks Amit, Do remember to subscribe for more content.

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@karanchawla0293]

Evo India is the next Powerdrift. 'cause tbh, Powerdrift has gotten really really bad lately.

[@sakshamsharma4759]

They just make a hasty 6-8 min video in which they either skim over everything or straight up don't talk about half the things the vehicles have. They are just good at cinematics these days.

[@kshitijsharma26]

WORD ! 💯

[@koyamma9575]

Yes after Sagar left d day begain also Rohan albal is weak today

[@bengeorge9063]

Agreed. It's just flashy and rushed. The two person reviews especially suck.

[@vimalanpaulr]

I thought I was the only one who didn't like the new power drift

[@Nayan4636]

Every single doubt is answered, please make same pattern like questions and then explanation for upcoming videos. You have a sub Evo, thanks to Mr Chandran.

[@sirishch]

Thank you!

[@raghu840]

iMT is just amazing. You get the convenience of an automatic and the power band of a manual. Easy to drive in traffic.. This should be an option with every car in the market.

[@CRVgarage]

Exactly

[@dhruvshetty.95]

I honestly think this is a revolution by hyundai. I never thought a company could do this. And this is so easy for people who want to learn how to drive. This might be the end for clutches. A 20,000 difference is totally justified since we won't have to worry about burning clutches and buying a new one.

[@sirishch]

True

[@dasaiyan911]

"Imagine a little person in the gearbox. " Me: Pickle Rick!!!

[@sayantandas99]

I must say....I go through many car review channels...but this is the best video and the best explanation. well done!

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@melbinthomas1659]

Thanks a ton team Evo for clearing my doubts :)!!!

[@mithileshappala5433]

This is a wonderful alternative to manual transmission. Because India is a place where most of the people are conscious about mileage and here's is the answer to it. you don't have the pain of using the clutch and even your fuel economy is covered. Brilliant idea!

[@RS29A]

You have cleared all my doubts regarding IMT. Such a fantastic review. Driving on a slope is awesome part to cover in a review.

[@evoIndia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sirishch]

😊🙏

[@binuv7252]

Other manufacturers should follow this. This brings back memories of Hero Honda Street and TVS Jive

[@sirishch]

Will follow I’m sure

[@SathishKumar-kn1do]

Sirish, You done fantabulous job. This video is suffice to clear all the iMT related queries. As always love to see joy of sirish drive and explanation. 👌👏

[@evoIndia]

Thanks a ton Sathish. Do remember to hit that like button as well

[@sirishch]

Thanks Sathish!!!

[@vishalmishra21]

Nice video.. I have searched many videos on this topic. But I viewed first your video.

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@sirishch]

Honestly didn’t expect the iMT to be so good. After this I don’t think there’s any need for an AMT

[@jithinramesh3022]

Thanks man. One of the best reviews I have ever seen (and I spend almost all my free time on KZbin confused looking at car reviews). One thing to note is that as per Hyundai brochure at this time the SX variant doesn't get the HLA. So I guess in that variant (since it's at 9.99L it's taxed a lot less in some states) we have to use the brakes on an incline.

[@pravinmurthy]

Non sense!.. In AMT you can engage the car in full automatic mode n not worry about both cluth n gear lever!.. Can you do it in iMT!?.. Obviously No.. The iMT is not an Automatic at all!.. you still have to shift the gear lever to make a move!..

[@jithinramesh3022]

@@pravinmurthy everyone knows how an AMT functions my friend. My concern is because of premature clutch wear that some AMT units cause. There are quite a lot of Maruti and Tata in service centers for clutch pack and actuator replacements. Sometimes the service denies warranty after saying that it's a wear and tear part. But the issue is when your clutch wears out in 3000kms and you don't control the clutch directly this becomes an expensive and unnecessary burden. If iMTs don't cause premature clutch wear by slipping the clutch then I will prefer it over AMT.

[@AkhilWalavalkar]

Great review.. every point covered with crisp and clear explanation. No waste of time at all. You earned a sub man

[@sirishch]

✌️

[@brugsrandomvideos909]

Me drives this then drives a normal clutch manual Gear grinding time!!!

[@parthoomphy7214]

Brugs Random Videos hahaha true bro, can't imagine that. I drive auto & sometimes when I go to drive manual, I try to change gear w/o pressing the clutch & gearbox make a wierd noise (then I remind myself to press the clutch pedal as this is a manual). Don't know how much IMT will spoil our brains 😂

[@sirishch]

😂😂😂

[@enosmassey888]

Best best best review..no crazy reaction......no rap of English .....no wheelee......only info..........Great

[@Thihulthihul]

Wow... outstanding review sirish... covered almost everything related to imt...cleared all confusions I have....❤️💪👌

[@sirishch]

Thanks man

[@jagjeetsinghchawla]

Very well explained 👏 I was quite curious about working of an iMT but watching this video, my all doubts are cleared. Good days 👍.

[@blue280485]

Nice video well demonstrated👍 Hyundai: Yay! We are the first to bring iMT to India😏 Maruti Suzuki: Hmm... We will wait for 2 yrs & see sales numbers of this🤔 2 years later...... Headlines: Maruti Suzuki launches iGS (intelligent Gear Shift) / SGS (Smart Gear Shift) technology for 15k over Manual versions 🤣🤪👏

[@Erickhlohring]

And after 5 yrs Tata motors with imt 🤣🤣

[@keshavkaushik5193]

Don't forget maruti is still using its 10 year old 4 speed auto Torque converter

[@uddu25]

Wow! Your review is crystal clear!! Testing the car for hill hold won this review accolades. Subscribed!! Keep up the great work!!

[@sirishch]

😊👍🏼

[@afrazmohammed7607]

This is an amazing piece of technology love it... Now I hope manual will live on 👍👍

[@manas_bhaskaran]

Very detailed and superb explanation. Thank you sir

[@sirishch]

✌️

[@praveenraj4683]

Venue looks better than creta & all other SUVs,& the imt version makes it a better experience, the price & service adds up to the desirebility

[@aswinas464]

Passenger comfort low in segment

[@praveenraj4683]

@@aswinas464 Dear Sir, SUVs are mainly designed for front row ,self driven , class, for rear seat comfort, only a sedan can give a comfortable ride

[@Arunpaarthi]

If you need comfort get a sedan :) SUV is for enthusiast, and i-MT is for who wants to avoid city traffic burden on left leg 😜

[@krishchaudhry2222]

Wow this is real bang for buck innovation from hyundai , for those who can’t stretch their budget to automatic or don’t prefer the auto over manual this is wild , giving the whole experience of automatic in a manual and thousand times better than the AMTS

[@sirishch]

Exactly, great VFM

[@ExclusiveTechTravel]

Me: how many variants on the Venue? Hyundai: yes

[@Arunpaarthi]

You made my day bro 😂😂🤣

[@sambit0504]

I guess you guys are the first ones to get a detailed drive video for the Venue iMT. Thanks a ton for making this fantastic video covering all the practical aspects. But with a price of INR 1L within the iMT & DCT, this sounds like a bargain...

[@sirishch]

It is a bargain

[@sambit0504]

Sirish Chandran indeed Sirish sir

[@AreaofInterestTV]

Very well done Sir. Every question answered 👏👏👏

[@sirishch]

😊🙏

[@TechnicalSkillsBySumitkashyap]

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[@marwanelattar8299]

The 1st indian cars review video I have ever watched & it is very professional .... Thank you I wanted to understand the IMT concept & now I would love to own a car equipped with it

[@melbin884]

The problem happens when you drive a normal manual car after driving an Imt. 😅😅 You will forgot about clutch.

[@anantjain3997]

Very nicely structured video. All questions answered that one needs to know before buying imt

[@sirishch]

👍🏼

[@thulasidalam]

Was waiting for the review!

[@yumnamdavidsingh4486]

Cleared all my doubts on imt. Thanks team evo india. Do keep up the good work.

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@AreaofInterestTV]

RIP AMT 🙏

[@bunnyraikwar3109]

😂😂😂😂

[@156venky]

🤣

[@dagger732]

Why RIP? it offers additional convenience of automatic shifting. It won't die out and frankly it is a great concept

[@mayankgupta2485]

Right

[@user-xi2ru4bu9f]

It should be the new reborn of AMT.......And I think this should have been done 20 years ago......Why too late??All cars are going to the electrical way and lost all fun....

[@DIVAKARREDY]

As usual great video Sirish. You are the best reviewer. All my doubts clearly answered. Thanks for the video

[@sirishch]

Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@NarendraYadav-jo4dc]

Hello Sirish, Very big fan of yours, seeing you after very long time...👍👌

[@skg901]

iMT is Hero Honda Street Gearbox for tiny cars...

[@TheLazyWandererMys]

Lol true. Street, TVS Jive, Hero Puch Stepmatic and the likes.

[@thoubanandeibam7961]

These newer generation cars keeps innovating new technologies both in good and bad ways. Newer generation cars wants to completely remove clutch but i love me my good old school Manual Transmission with Clutch.

[@dilipk.n.1311]

It's like a Manual mode in an AMT 😉

[@dhavalshah9449]

Brilliant video sir. Liked the way FAQ / topic flashes and then you demonstrate and explain. Everything covered.

[@adneon0]

2:15 that sounds so dark, lol.

[@sirishch]

😂✌️

[@rahulkaran5265]

Sirish Chandran some one like an Oompa Loompa does it for you? 😂😂

[@manishsahu5501]

I have lots of questions in my mind about IMT transmission, but after watching this video all the doubts are clear. I appreciate your way of easy and clear explanation that one by one every query in mind is clear. Thanks for making this very very best video ❤❤❤

[@utubeboka2194]

Best way to forget how to drive & bump into the car ahead

[@saranraparthy]

Great review Sirish you answered everything for us. Crisp and clear. I am your subscriber now with this video.

[@sirishch]

😊👍🏼

[@motordriftindia6664]

From The Side it's old creta .. Agree ??

[@lingtondaniel]

Nah old creta

[@motordriftindia6664]

@@lingtondaniel right bro .. You are 100% right

[@giridharrajaram]

Hyundai is smart to launch this in Venue. Not in Cresta / Verna, Not in Grand i10/i20 Venue is the perfect option considering its radical style, target audience, not a lot of following like the other models like i20 or creata. If it's accepted in this they have an option to apply it on the higher and also the lower end cars in the product line. As always Spot on Review Sirish 👍

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@shivamgandhi5200]

8:46 - "Car doesn't rolls back" 8:48 - Car rolls back 🙃

[@TheKarthickB]

Shivam Gandhi The hill hold engages for only few seconds. Hence it rolled back.

[@jivati]

Hill hold only holds the car for a few seconds. In every car!

[@elvispink4792]

Cool mechanism . Good for new users who dont want to sacrifice the joy of Manual Transmission. Nice Review

[@Akshay-xs1wf]

This is for peoples who can't use clutch properly.

[@tanwar621]

Or those who drive in heavily congested cities . Don't judge others for their choices

[@Akshay-xs1wf]

@@tanwar621 Automatic transmissions are made for them, not this thing

[@jayanboro9334]

I think Evo India KZbin ▶️ channel is the first one to explain about iMT. And everything is explained nicely. Doubts are clear bro Thank you evo 😊😊

[@sanjaykotgire4722]

Very good review, it gives complete information , I was waiting for such video, Thanks, When it will be available in show room , Has it launched ?? Or yet to launch,

[@sirishch]

Launched and in showrooms

[@nagarjunkattainibm]

i was searching for info on iMT from other so called auto honchos.. but nowhere i could get such a detailed & practical info.. thank you sir :)

[@rahul1208anand]

Thanks a lot evo India for this wonderful review of IMT gearbox. In my opinion this is one of the best review so far on KZbin. Apart for the features of this car I also learnt few new things that I didn't knew till now, e.g.- 1. Petrol is called gas in India. 2. The proper way to drive an automatic is to use your left leg for brake and right for accelerator. 3. And the best one, the better word to use for RASH driving is 'enthusiastic' driving.

[@paccciii]

No BS or unnecessary humour. Straight to the point! Loved the explanation

[@sunddit]

This video convinced me to subscribe EVO. Solves all your confusion regarding Imt transmission. Keep it up.

[@Ni3iN_D28]

Convenience Of AMT With Fun Of Manual Control......And All This Is 50% Affordable Than AMT variant👏👏👏

[@shrikantjadhav2344]

Thank u sir, very clearly and smartly explained.. Sir, I have gone through multiple videos on youtube to know about iMT. After watching your video I found you are the only person who has neatly explained features of iMT. Really appreciate your efforts and I am sure every person's doubt about iMT will be resolved. I request you for a comparision of Sonet iMT and Venue iMT.

[@tominjoseph571]

His reviews are always a joy to watch. And this one checks all the right questions about iMT.

[@evoIndia]

Thanks Tomin. Do remember to hit that like button and subscribe for more content.

[@sirishch]

😊🙏

[@sukhvirgarcha]

I think this transmission has best of both worlds. You have convenience of automatic as you no longer have to press the clutch , as well as thrill of manual transmission as you can run the car in the gear you desire. Probably more car manufacturers will follow suit. Definately better than AMT which seems to be a half baked solution. Good job sir👍

[@appdata007]

Very nicely explained... New to this channel... But i love it😍...

[@sirishch]

Thanks! Subscribe 😁

[@linkerror10]

Rightly said... its gonna make the AMT obsolete in a year or two. Given the price difference, this turns out cheaper and yet better than AMT

[@sirishch]

Maybe even sooner

[@Bhartiya969]

आपने सारी बाते बहोत अच्छे से समझाया.. इसे कहते हैं technology का सही उपयोग.. दूसरे लोग पता नहीं क्यु धूम धमाका किया करते हैं.. मे या पूरी तरह से मैनुअल लूँगा या पूरा ऑटो बीच का सामान नहीं लूँगा.. यह मेरी अपनी राय हे.. मुजे मैनुअल के मजे चाहिए या पूरा आराम चाहिए.. इसमे ना पूरा मजा हे ना आराम

[@atilak304]

Really great video guys! Very thoroughly explained in detail. Loved it. Imt is a boon for indian consumers who are stuck everyday in traffic jams. Hope to see this urging other consumers to adopt to such technologies as well.

[@putaamit]

What a video... Hats off.... One of the most comprehensive videos and yet easy to understand... On the start of video i was not aware what an iMT is and by the end I can explain it to anybody.... That means alot... Liked and Subscribed.. 👍

[@98989zxc]

Waiting for IMT review for so long. And subscribing Evo just because of this video.. thank you

[@sirishch]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@srirams9100]

Hyundai 👏👏👏👏 well done! Very practical car in modern day traffic. I thought that this will make the gearbox like AMT. But this is a insanely smooth shifting...just loved it!

[@sirishch]

Very smooth

[@Bikenstein]

Most comprehensive explanation so far regarding the iMT. But to be honest, it is unfair to talk about headnod of AMT in D-mode with an iMT because the iMT is basically the manual mode of an AMT! In manual mode an AMT has almost no headnod unless u r already bad at shifting with regular manual :) One major + of iMT for enthusiast = you can downshift from 4th to 2nd directly eg; for an overtake which is not possible with regular AT or even AMT manual mode which is sequential. This is very much felt on highways when u need to shift few gears down quickly for overtake Major + of AMT for non-enthusiast = It has an auto mode for those who can't drive a manual & don't mind the poor & way too early upshifts) Coming to the venue, this is easily a smarter buy than dct in terms of maintenance despite a gap in performance. It still gets a proper working hill assit! I own a regular Mt sedan, DTC suv and AMT hatch & i prefer aggressive driving. DTC is my choice for long drives. But for city, AMT in manual mode (never used it in D mode). Sedan will go to a museum :p

[@intibharath2080]

Thank you EVO for the crystal clear explanation. Can you also make a video featuring different types of gearboxes in the car? Also if imt gearbox is same as manual transmission then why it is slower than DCT automatic. As per me, regular manual transmission is quicker than DCT. Thanks

[@sirishch]

DCT, CVT & MT - huge differences in tech AMT & MT - not such a big diff MT & iMT - the same except for auto clutch

[@vinayakshetty4569]

Very nicely explained each and every queries !!! Now my doubts are clear on IMT, Thanks a ton !!!!

[@bittun1607]

Kya gadi nikal dia Hyundai ne ..... hats off to the R&D team.

[@vivekmohan6128]

One stop video for IMT. Kudos for the creator.

[@nithinjs88]

hyundai truly is the most innovative vehicle manufacturer in india..brings a lot of options for customers..AMT, IMT, CVT, DCT, torque converter gearboxes and NA and turbo petrol engines to go with their diesel engines..Compare it to maruti suzuki who offers outdated 4-speed torque converter and a below par 1.5 NA petrol in their most premium offering S-Cross..

[@sirishch]

Very true

[@Vibe_with_Dv]

Let me tell you guys, this is a bloody good explanation of every questions in my mind of iMT gear box! Superb job done!

[@VinaySharma-gd8uq]

One video all questions answered... Tats perfect 👌 first review in youtube bro kudos to you and evo team

[@sirishch]

😁✌️

[@carahul288]

That's how one should do the review, perfectly presented and answered every possibility!

[@TechnicalSkillsBySumitkashyap]

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[@sreerajnr4650]

Kudos team evo. All explained and well explained

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@sankush44]

Very detailed and Easy to understand video about iMT..!! Great work Team evo👏🏻

[@sirishch]

Thanks!

[@AryanSingh2512.]

Hyundai should bring this to all their cars especially in Verna & Creta considering Automatic transmissions are quite expensive.

[@sirishch]

Creta buyer can afford proper automatic and wants a proper automatic

[@saurabhrana640]

You covered everything. Very good review...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sirishch]

👍🏼

[@vinoymichael645]

You are the next big thing in auto blogging !!! Very smoothly explained like a pro !! 👌🏻

[@raghunatha2005]

5 star review , qn and answers gave a clear picture of IMT features. Keep up the good work.

[@vaibhavtandekar4541]

Hyundai knows what a customer wants

[@Shashank29]

PERFECT video to clarify EVERYTHING about iMT transmission.. All doubts clarified.. Thanks Team EVO..

[@joelejthoppil]

You guys have gone through each nd every Doubt's nd cleared it Well. Perfect Review! Team Evo India❣

[@sirishch]

✌️

[@Nishantkj]

That was very comprehensive and insightful review keep the good work going

[@sirishch]

👍🏼

[@sanjayrevanna8903]

Greta video EVO , good review sirish sir , as always you are the best .... , I think after seeing this video , I think the imt makes more sense than the manual and even more sense than the dct ....

[@dineshkumar-zr9yy]

The first channel on KZbin to explain iMT with such details, Thank you

[@vineetlele1489]

explained brilliantly..best luck & wishes

[@sirishch]

🙏

[@neelpatira4453]

Wonderful demonstration of the IMT. Cleared all my doubts about it.

[@sirishch]

✌️

[@xorecmediacorp]

This is actually a tutorial how to drive an iMT. Excellent way to presentation and good pick of questions.

[@TheMikview]

Awesome review folks. Great to see petrolheads reviewing the car. Your channel is now my new favourite among Indian automotive content creators! One question. People who have only used AMTs, generally are not good with modulating throttle while the shift happens. Will they have the head nod effect if they shift the gear while accelerating.

[@sirishch]

Thanks! This is far smoother than an AMT so less chance of head toss

[@276sachin]

There is no need for a second opinion. Thank u!

[@evoIndia]

Thanks Sachin

[@sirishch]

Thank you!

[@RamanujShastri]

Thanks Sir for the IMT review, perfectly explained and the best so far.

[@sirishch]

😁👍🏼

[@PavanJadhav]

👍👍

[@ksh1692]

this review made my evening ! the happiness surely dripping out from the charm of the reviewer! thanks #hyundai. i hope this will reduce cost of next facelift of santro bs6 by 1 lakh.

[@naveenv023]

This is the one video which address all questions.

[@ksbhagavan3250]

An excellent review. Aftermarket Retrofit kits have been around for a number of years in India for converting MTs to iMTs. But were not widely known. Coming from Hyundai this concept creates a lot more confidence for people to go in for such retrofits.