Magna continues its transformation toward electric mobility with the start of production of its mild hybrid transmission for BMW Group. Magna’s new 7-speed, mild hybrid dual-clutch transmission is the latest to be featured exclusively on BMW Group’s compact class, which underpins all its front-transverse vehicles.

The contract between Magna and BMW Group also includes production of mild hybrid transmissions for additional models extending CO₂ emissions reductions across multiple platforms, starting with the new BMW 2 Active Tourer.

With its specific torque-split concept for hybridization, Magna’s 7HDT400 48V transmission enables optimal efficiency of an internal combustion engine and electric motor. It provides a maximum of 400 N·m of torque as well as offering scalable functionality benefits.

It also offers high modularity with the following:

• base transmission;
• fully integrated e-machine;
• on-demand cooling of the clutch and electric motor;
• a single oil circuit for cooling and lubrication; and
• a reduction in CO₂ at Worldwide Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycles (WLTC) and in real-world driving operations.

The mild hybrid transmissions are built at Magna’s facilities in Neuenstein, Germany, and Kechnec, Slovakia.