Allison Transmission Milestone with Hyundai Mighty

supplies over 10,000 Allison automatic transmissions equipped Hyundai Mighty trucks sold in four years

Indiana, United states- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, Over the past four years, over 10,000 Allison-equipped Hyundai Mighty vehicles have been sold since their 2020 integration. Today, half of all Hyundai Mighty trucks come with Allison transmissions, up from 10% four years ago. The 10,000th truck was delivered to Unchang Logitec, a top logistics company in South Korea.

Mr. Kim Dae-sung, Director, Unchang Logitec, said, "Visiting university hospitals to pick up and return laundry involves a lot of highway traffic jams and city driving. Automatic vehicles are very comfortable to drive, even when the vehicle is stuck in traffic jams with repetitive stop-and-go traffic. We are very satisfied with the Allison-equipped Mighty automatic truck because it is easy to drive, fuel efficient, productive and durable."

The Hyundai Mighty, a 2.5- and 3.5-ton light-duty truck, dominates the South Korean market. Demand for automatic models has surged due to their driving comfort, fuel economy, reliability, serviceability, and productivity. Since 2020, over 10,000 Allison 1000 xFE fully automatic transmissions have been delivered for the Mighty, which is used in applications like pickup and delivery, cargo, refuse, firefighting, and specialty vehicles.

Ms. Heidi Schutte, Allison Transmission Vice President EMEA, APAC & South America Sales, Said, "We are thrilled to see the tremendous success of Allison-equipped Hyundai Mighty vehicles. The rise in popularity of fully automatic transmissions in Asia is a testament to the exceptional driving experience and unmatched performance that our transmissions offer. Allison’s commitment to driving comfort, fuel efficiency, reliability, and productivity has resonated with customers, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative shift in the industry."

The Allison 1000 xFE automatic transmission boosts launch performance, productivity, and driver comfort, outshining manual and automated manual transmissions (AMTs). Its patented torque converter ensures smoother shifts and eliminates the need for clutch replacements, leading to higher economic value with increased productivity and reduced downtime.