The basic function of any transmission system is to achieve transmission efficiency, high-efficiency engine ranges, and highly responsive gear changes. To improve these functions, Toyota has striven to reduce mechanical loss, adopt a wider gear range, and improve shift tracking. These initiatives have resulted in a direct and smooth driving experience with superior fuel efficiency, which has been improved by six percent over the existing transmission system.

Direct Shift-CVT

Performance

High transmission efficiency and enhanced fuel economy

Realization of best-in-class* shift speed ratio spread and a 6% improvement in fuel efficiency.

*As of February 2018 (Toyota Motor Corporation)

High transmission efficiency and enhanced fuel economy
High transmission efficiency and enhanced fuel economy
Direct and quick response

Shift performance equal or greater than DCTs produced by other companies.

Direct and quick response

Details of new technologies

Launch gear

By adopting launch gears, it is possible to improve belt efficiency and increase ratio spread by 15% without performance deterioration.

Launch gear
Launch gear
Narrow belt angle

Shift speed is improved with a reduction of the belt angle from 11 degrees to 9 degrees. (shift speed increase of 20%)

Narrow belt angle
More compact pulley

The adoption of launch gears reduces the belt load. Shift responsiveness has improved through downsizing of the pulley and reduction of inertia by 40%.

More compact pulley

DOWNLOADS (VIDEOS)

Direct Shift-CVT: A New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT: A New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission
2.0-liter Dynamic Force Engine, a New 2.0-liter Direct-injection, Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine
2.0-liter Dynamic Force Engine, a New 2.0-liter Direct-injection, Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine
2.0-liter Toyota Hybrid System (THS II)
2.0-liter Toyota Hybrid System (THS II)
New Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD and E-Four 4WD Systems
New Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD and E-Four 4WD Systems

DOWNLOADS (IMAGES)

  • Inline 4 Cylinder 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline Engine: Dynamic Force Engine 2.0L
    Inline 4 Cylinder 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline Engine: Dynamic Force Engine 2.0L
  • Inline 4 Cylinder 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline Engine: Dynamic Force Engine 2.0L
    Inline 4 Cylinder 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline Engine: Dynamic Force Engine 2.0L
  • 6-speed Manual Transmission
    6-speed Manual Transmission
  • 6-speed Manual Transmission
    6-speed Manual Transmission
  • New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission: Direct Shift-CVT
    New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission: Direct Shift-CVT
  • New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission: Direct Shift-CVT
    New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission: Direct Shift-CVT
  • Transaxle
    Transaxle
  • Transaxle
    Transaxle
  • Nickel-metal Hydride Battery
    Nickel-metal Hydride Battery
  • Nickel-metal Hydride Battery
    Nickel-metal Hydride Battery
  • Power Control Unit
    Power Control Unit
  • Power Control Unit
    Power Control Unit

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Supporting materials
Supporting materials
New Powertrain Units Based on TNGA
New Powertrain Units Based on TNGA