Transmissions

Fuel-stretching six-speed manual gearboxes for many models

Buyers debating which New Kia Venga to purchase will find they have a choice of either five- or six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. A manual gearbox is fitted as standard on all models, with the automatic available as an extra cost option only on the 1.6 gasoline unit.

An all-new six-speed manual gearbox is fitted as standard on four of the five Venga models powered by the new U2 diesel engine. Made in Europe, the new transmission is lighter, has taller gearing, uses low-viscosity oil and provides a marked improvement in gear change ‘feel’ for a more rewarding driving experience.

Both the five-speed and six-speed manual transmissions incorporate several innovations, including triple axis gear train and multiple-cone synchroniser (on first and second gears), for faster, smoother gear shifts.

The automatic transmission for Venga is a four-speed gearbox similar to the unit fitted in the European-made cee’d. It features an electronic controller, which monitors a range of parameters including acceleration, deceleration, engine speed and road speed, ensuring safe gear changes with excellent shift quality, and also adapts the transmission’s characteristics to suit an individual’s driving style.

New Kia Venga Powertrains

*Lower power engines available to meet local taxation requirements in some markets. Please check final specification with your local PR representative.