Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Automotive Drivetrain Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of the Automotive Drivetrain Global Market Report 2025 has seen substantial growth recently, expanding from $235.82 billion in 2024 to $249.81 billion in 2025. This equates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
By 2029, the global automotive drivetrain market is projected to be worth $337.16 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the automotive drivetrain market are:
• Increased electrification of vehicles
• Integration of advanced sensors in drivetrains
• Use of lightweight and high-efficiency materials in production
• Development of autonomous vehicles with an emphasis on fuel efficiency
The automotive drivetrain market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
2) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicle(LCV), Heavy Commercial Vehicle(HCV), Electric Vehicle
3) By Transmission: Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission, Continuous Variable Transmission, Automated Manual Transmission, Dual-Clutch Transmission
4) By Technology: Central Motor, E-Axle, Wheel Hub Module
The key trends in the automotive drivetrain market are:
• The trend towards vehicle electrification is significantly shaping the future of the market.
• Intelligent and adaptive drivetrain systems are emerging as a major trend in the market.
• Modular drivetrain designs are becoming increasingly prevalent in the market.
• The integration of predictive maintenance technologies is an emerging trend in the market.
Major players in the automotive drivetrain market are:
• Aisin Seiki Co Ltd.
• BorgWarner Inc.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• Showa Corporation
• Schaeffler Group
• American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.
• Magna International Inc.
• JTEKT Corporation
• Axletech International
• Continental AG
• Nidec Corporation
• AVL List GmbH
• Marelli Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Valeo SA
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Hyundai Motor Company
• Volkswagen AG
• Dana Incorporated
• GKN Ltd.
• General Motors Company
• Ford Motor Company
• Daimler AG
• Allison Transmission Inc.
• Eaton Corporation plc
• Meritor Inc.
• Dana Limited
• Linamar Corporation
• Miba AG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive drivetrain market in 2024