6 Speed Manual Tranz MiT question

Can someone set me straight on what’s the point of the iMT button on the 2024 manual trans ?
I just don’t understand it

 

With it active it allows the computer to autorev the engine for optimal gear shifting when you clutch to change gears. Normally you clutch, then gas to rev for a smoother shift ie no jerk action right? In this case that engine rev is done automatically by the computer so its a lot smoother shifting. It's good for someone who is not used to driving a manual or is learning.

 

DezaRyn thank you, got ya
I quess it is more convenient if your off road.

 

I haven't tried it off-roading yet so I can't comment on that one, but it did make it easier when I tried teaching my wife to drive it.

 

Seems like it’s a crutch that will probably cause more slip and wear

 

It’s mainly for downshifting instead of doing heel-toe. Does nothing noticeable for upshifting.

 

I used it a bit when I picked up the truck and drove it home (this is my first MT vehicle). I rarely use it now as I find it makes starting out in 1st tricker actually.

I only use it on the highway in case I need to downshift at higher speeds as I am not too confident or have much practice with that yet.

 

I like it more in town when downshifting to slow down on compression, but it’s pointless there’s hardly any compression. To downshift to pass, doesn’t make much difference because I gun it right away.

It’s my 8th MT, I should learn heel-toe.

 

It does the rev matching for you if you are new to manual. The thing I like about it is that it holds you on a hill for 2-3 seconds before it starts to roll back

 

I don't think that has anything to do with iMT though. There is a built-in 2-second delay from when you release the foot brake to when you start rolling. There is also the brake hold button that worlds like a handbrake and release when you press on the accelerator.

 

Sorry not sure if I follow I guess I have never really tried driving with it off I just seem to put it on everytime I go out . Maybe it still holds on a hill with it off I just thought I watched a video that said it helped with it. I do think it is supposed to do the rev matching when down shifting.

 

I believe that the iMT button and the rev matching was added to assist in shifting when using the Dynamic Cruise control