DCT, IVT/CVT, automatic & manual for i10, i20, Tucson, Creta, Accent, Elantra and Santa Fe — D7UF1 dual-clutch, Smartstream IVT, A6MF/A6LF/A4CF autos and M5CF/M6CF manuals. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
DCT · IVT/CVT · Automatic · Illustrative
D7UF1 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT), the Smartstream IVT (a CVT) and the A6MF/A6LF/A4CF torque-converter autos — plus M5CF/M6CF manuals. Suppliers cover the full Hyundai range.
A turbo 1.6 T-GDI gets a DCT; a 2.0 petrol gets a torque-converter auto. Tell us your model, year and engine and we connect you with suppliers who match the exact unit.
Compare used OEM, reconditioned and new options — and on the DCT and IVT, ask exactly what the quote covers and confirm the warranty with each supplier.
Hyundai Gearboxes
Indicative SA pricing by transmission code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Automatic Popular Code: D7UF1 · 7-speed automatic
Automatic Popular Code: IVT (Smartstream CVT) · CVT automatic
Automatic Code: A6MF1 · 6-speed automatic
Automatic Code: A6LF1 / A6LF2 · 6-speed automatic
Automatic Code: A4CF1 / A4CF2 · 4-speed automatic
Manual Code: M5CF / M6CF · 5/6-speed manual
Product images are illustrative only — the exact gearbox varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by model and transmission. Actual quotes depend on kilometres, condition, and used vs reconditioned — and on the DCT and IVT, clean market prices are scarce, so expect a quoted figure.
| Model / Gearbox | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Kona / Tucson / Veloster 1.6 T-GDI — D7UF1 7-spd DCT | R18,000 – R35,000 (indicative) |
| i20 / Creta / Kona NA — IVT (Smartstream CVT) | R12,000 – R30,000 (indicative) |
| Elantra / Tucson 2.0 / i30 — A6MF1 6-spd auto | R6,000 – R20,000 |
| Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi — A6LF1 / A6LF2 6-spd auto | R8,000 – R25,000 |
| i10 / i20 / Getz / Accent — A4CF1 / A4CF2 4-spd auto | R1,950 – R9,000 |
| H1 2.5 CRDi — torque-converter auto | R9,500 – R15,000 |
| i10 / i20 / Tucson / Elantra — M5CF / M6CF manual | R1,200 – R9,200 |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Hyundai gearbox comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Stripped, rebuilt with new wear parts and re-tested — often on a core exchange.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
The same Hyundai badge can carry a dual-clutch, a CVT, a torque-converter auto or a manual — and they share no parts. Find your family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact unit.
Conventional self-shifters — valve-body faults are the usual service item
The A6MF1 sits behind the 2.0 petrol Elantra, Tucson and i30; the heavier-duty A6LF runs the diesel Santa Fe (2.2 CRDi) and larger engines.
The older 4-speed torque-converter auto on the small cars — the cheapest Hyundai automatic to source. Later small models may run an IVT instead.
Dual-clutch and CVT are the fail-prone boxes — plus the simple manuals
A dual-clutch (dry D7GF / wet D7UF variants) behind the 1.6 T-GDI turbo cars — shudder and limp-mode are widely reported, so it's the box people come to replace.
The Smartstream IVT is a CVT (belt/pulley) on newer NA petrols — power-loss is the common complaint. The M5CF/M6CF manuals are the cheapest, simplest boxes to source.
The 7-speed DCT (D7UF/D7GF) is a dual-clutch, the IVT is a CVT, and the A6MF/A6LF is a torque-converter auto — they share no parts. The Creta alone can ship as a manual, a 4-speed auto, an IVT or the DCT. Confirm by VIN before you buy.
Still not sure? and suppliers will confirm the exact gearbox for you.
On the DCT and IVT especially, many of these point to clutch-packs, a valve body or the control unit rather than a dead gearbox — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole box.
A Hyundai gearbox lives or dies on clean fluid and heat management. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
Hyundai is one of the makes where matching the right gearbox matters most, because the same nameplate can carry three completely different "automatics". A 1.6 T-GDI turbo car like the Kona or Tucson uses the D7UF1 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT); a newer naturally-aspirated petrol such as the i20 or Creta increasingly runs the Smartstream IVT, which is a CVT; and the everyday 2.0 petrol or 2.2 CRDi diesel uses a conventional torque-converter automatic (A6MF1, A6LF or the older 4-speed A4CF). They share no internals and won't interchange. The Creta is the trickiest of all — depending on engine it can be a manual, a 4-speed auto, an IVT or the DCT. If you're weighing up an engine at the same time, compare it against a used Hyundai engine so you can plan the whole job — see the related-parts links below.
The D7UF1 7-speed DCT is widely reported for shudder and limp-mode, with technical service bulletins and recall activity behind it — and the Smartstream IVT/CVT has drawn power-loss complaints (the subject of a US class-action). Both are exactly the boxes people come looking to replace. Clean open-market prices for the DCT and IVT are scarce in South Africa, so on those you should expect an indicative range and a quoted figure rather than a fixed shelf price. Always confirm whether the quote covers the control electronics or valve body, not just the casing.
DCT shudder, harsh shifts and limp-mode are often clutch-pack or control-unit faults rather than a dead gearbox, and IVT/CVT power loss can come down to the belt, pulleys or the control module. It's worth having the fault properly diagnosed before committing to a full box. If the car is older and you're weighing up the spend, it's also worth checking what it's worth for scrap first. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Hyundai gearbox suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
A used Hyundai manual starts around R1,200, and the small 4-speed automatics (i10, i20, Getz, Accent) from roughly R1,950. The conventional 6-speed autos (Elantra, Tucson, Santa Fe) run about R6,000 – R25,000 used to reconditioned, and the H1 2.5 auto roughly R9,500 – R15,000. The 7-speed D7UF1 DCT and the Smartstream IVT/CVT are rarely priced cleanly on the open market — expect an indicative range and a request-a-quote figure rather than a fixed price. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your exact model.
They are three completely different gearboxes that share no parts. The D7UF1 is a 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) behind the 1.6 T-GDI turbo cars (Kona, Tucson, Veloster). The IVT is a CVT — a belt-and-pulley box marketed under Hyundai's Smartstream family, fitted to the newer naturally-aspirated petrols (i20, Venue, Creta, Kona NA). The A4CF, A6MF and A6LF families are conventional torque-converter automatics. Because the Creta can ship with any of these, always tell us your engine and exact variant so suppliers match the correct unit.
The D7UF1 7-speed DCT is widely reported for shudder and limp-mode, with technical service bulletins and recall activity behind it — the dry dual-clutch and its control electronics are the usual culprits. The Smartstream IVT/CVT has drawn power-loss complaints (the subject of a US class-action). Both faults create strong replacement demand in South Africa, which is exactly why it matters to match the right box and confirm what a quote actually covers.
It depends on the engine and the year, which is why it is worth confirming rather than assuming. The newer naturally-aspirated petrol models increasingly use the IVT (a Smartstream CVT), while older or smaller variants ran a 4-speed torque-converter automatic (A4CF). The Creta is the trickiest — depending on engine it can be a manual, a 4-speed auto, an IVT/CVT or even the DCT on the turbo. Give your VIN, engine and variant when you request a quote and suppliers will confirm the exact box before you buy.
Three things decide it: your model and year, the engine (turbo T-GDI versus naturally-aspirated versus CRDi diesel), and whether it is manual or automatic. For example a 1.6 T-GDI Tucson uses the D7UF1 DCT while a 2.0 petrol Tucson uses the A6MF1 torque-converter auto — totally different boxes. Give your VIN and engine code when you request a quote and verified suppliers will confirm the exact unit before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket boxes usually 6–12 months. On the D7UF1 DCT and the IVT/CVT, check exactly what is covered and whether the control electronics or valve body are included. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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