Global Automotive Tiptronic Transmission Market 2016-2020

Global outlook of the automotive Tiptronic transmission market

Technavio’s market research analysts have predicted that the global automotive Tiptronic transmission market will grow steadily during the forecast period and will post a CAGR of almost 8% by 2020. Tiptronic transmission systems require less space and are more fuel efficient, which the analysts identify to be one of the major factors spurring market growth in the coming years. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) mainly focus on delivering better fuel economy, which attributes to factors such as reductions in CO2 emissions and reduced operating costs. The transmission system plays a key role in deciding the fuel efficiency of a vehicle, and since modern automatic gearboxes in Tiptronic transmission systems are made of aluminum, they are quite lighter and compact than the standard transmission systems. As a result, they offer the convenience of automatic transmission systems and the fuel efficiency of manual transmission systems, which will drive the demand for their adoption during the next four years.

This market research and analysis identifies the recent increase in gear configurations for delivering higher power and torque delivery to be one of the major trends gaining traction in this market in the coming years. Technological advancements have led to the replacement of mechanical components in a powertrain system with electronic components, which enhances the overall efficiency of the vehicle since the fuel injection is electronically monitored. This will help manufacturers to forge transmission systems that can handle higher internal pressures and greater instantaneous forces, which, in turn, enables gear changes without any loss of tractive force and also ensures that the timing of the shift is adapted to suit driving conditions.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The market is characterized by the presence of a few established vendors and suppliers. The rising demand for the automatic transmission in vehicles, all across the world, especially in APAC will intensify the competitive environment. Also, the increasing demand for automatic transmission vehicles in North America will attract new vendors to the Tiptronic transmission market, which will also intensify the level of competition among Tiptronic transmission manufacturers. Vendors catering to needs of the OEMs are constantly under high-cost restrictions from suppliers, which compels them to operate within strict margins with little scope of operational inefficiencies.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• Aisin Seiki
• BorgWarner
• Voith
• ZF

The other prominent vendors in the market are Allison Transmission and Eaton.

Segmentation by vehicle type and analysis of the automotive Tiptronic transmission market

• Commercial vehicles
• Passenger cars

Accounting for about 90% of the total market shares, the passenger cars segment dominated the industry during 2015. Much of this segment’s growth can be attributed to the higher proportion and the low development cost of technology for passenger vehicles. Also, the refinement of transmission boxes enables smoother gear shifts and also offers better fuel efficiency compared to the conventional gearboxes, which will, in turn, add to the rising demand for Tiptronic gearboxes from this market segment.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the automotive Tiptronic transmission market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

The high adoption rate for Tiptronic systems mainly depends on the demand for automatic transmissions and the increasing demand for automobiles with automatic transmissions in the Americas. This market study predicts the Americas to dominate the industry throughout the predicted period and also estimates that this region will account for almost 41% of the total market shares by 2020.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global automotive Tiptronic transmission market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global automotive Tiptronic transmission market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global automotive Tiptronic transmission market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global automotive Tiptronic transmission market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global automotive Tiptronic transmission market?

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Tiptronic transmission, aka Steptronic or Sportmatic transmission, is a kind of automatic transmission that offers the similar experience as with a manual transmission; however, its operation is different from the computer controlled manual transmission and are highly adaptive. The system is based on the modern automatic transmission design, comprising planetary gearsets and a torque converter. These contemporary transmission systems utilise electronics and are equipped with an electronic control unit (ECU). They provide additional control over the selected gear and enhance the driving experience.

The report, global automotive tiptronic transmission market, is part of Technavio’s automotive research portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as auto accessories, automotive components, automotive electronics, automotive manufacturing, automotive services, powertrain, and wheels and tires. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.