OUTLINE
An AA81E 8-speed automatic transmission (8-speed Sport Direct Shift) is used.
A gate type shift lever is used.
A multi-mode automatic transmission with the shift paddle switch (transmission shift switch assembly) is used.
A combination switch assembly (drive mode select and SNOW switch*1) which can be used to select the drive modes (ECO, NORMAL, SPORT*2, SPORT S*3, SPORT S+*3 or SNOW*1) is provided.
*1: Except models for G.C.C. countries
*2: Models without adaptive variable suspension system
*3: Models with adaptive variable suspension system
An ATF warmer (transmission oil cooler) is used in the ATF cooling system.
SPECIFICATION
| Gear Ratio | 1st | 4.596 |
| 2nd | 2.724 | |
| 3rd | 1.863 | |
| 4th | 1.464 | |
| 5th | 1.231 | |
| 6th | 1.000 | |
| 7th | 0.824 | |
| 8th | 0.685 | |
| Reverse | 4.056 | |
| ATF Cooling System | ATF Warmer | |
| Fluid Type | Toyota Genuine ATF WS | |
| Fluid Capacity | Liters (US qts, Imp. qts) | 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) |
| Weight (Reference)* | kg (lb) | 93.6 (206.4) |
*: Weight shows the figure with the fluid fully filled.
| Front Planetary Gear Unit | No. of Sun Gear Teeth | 38 |
| No. of Inner Pinion Gear Teeth | 16 | |
| No. of Outer Pinion Gear Teeth | 19 | |
| No. of Ring Gear Teeth | 82 | |
| Rear Planetary Gear Unit | No. of Middle Sun Gear Teeth | 34 |
| No. of Rear Sun Gear Teeth | 30 | |
| No. of Long Pinion Gear Teeth | 20 | |
| No. of Short Pinion Gear Teeth | 17 | |
| No. of Ring Gear Teeth | 74 |
| No. 1 Clutch (C1) | No. of Discs | 5 |
| No. 2 Clutch (C2) | 5 | |
| No. 3 Clutch (C3) | 4 | |
| No. 4 Clutch (C4) | 5 | |
| No. 1 Brake (B1) | No. of Discs | 4 |
| No. 2 Brake (B2) | 4 | |
| No. 1 1-way Clutch (F1) | No. of Sprags | 39 |
| Torque Converter Type | 3-element, 1-step, 2-phase |
| Stall Torque Ratio | 1.85 |