what is imt in cars

IMT stands for Intelligent Manual Transmission, which is a type of transmission system in cars that removes the clutch pedal, making it a clutchless manual. It relies on an intelligent intention sensor, hydraulic clutch actuator, and an electronic transmission control unit to use the ‘in-built’ clutch while the power to change gears remains in the drivers hands. The iMT is different from an automated manual transmission (AMT) in that the software and actuators only control the clutch while the driver has to manually shift gears. The iMT gearbox is a combination of a conventional manual gearbox and an automatic clutch, which provides the driver with control of shifting gears at will. The iMT is designed to make driving more comfortable and hassle-free, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic in the city. It also provides the driver with complete control over the gearbox, which is useful in situations like coming down a slope or overtaking. The iMT is available in some Hyundai and Kia models in India.