Kia has become known for it’s innovation in new cars and in other aspects of the automotive industry. The manufacturer’s innovation and quality is so great the used Kias are some of the best used cars on the market. Kia has now taken another step forward with the newest innovative creation, the 8 speed automatic front wheel transmission.
This new transmission was created by Kia engineers so that the front end of Kia cars are lighter and safer. Eight-gear transmissions have existed for rear-wheel drive vehicles for years, but this is the first one available for front-wheel drive vehicles. The reason it is such a feat is because there are many size constraints in a front-wheel drive vehicle, caused by the engine, the suspension and the auxiliary components under the hood. This eight-speed transmission allows for smoother transition from gear to gear, it weights much less than a typical six-gear transmission, and it is the same size as it’s smaller counterpart.
This new transmission debuted in the 2017 Kia Cadenza, one of Kia’s top-selling sedans.
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