High Torque Capacity FWD
8-Speed Automatic Transmission AWF8G45
Lightweight and compact FWD 8-speed AT delivers high fuel efficiency and improved engine performance.
“We want to build a compact FWD AT suitable for luxury vehicles, and to set the standard for the next-generation.”
We developed the first FWD 8-speed AT in 2012 aiming to balance fuel efficiency and acceleration performance, with the compact size equivalent to a 6-speed AT.
In 2016, we developed a new FWD 8-speed AT which achieves greater fuel efficiency and a direct driving feel.
・Substantially reduced torque loss significantly improves fuel efficiency, and the expanded lock-up range offers driving with a direct feel
・Revising the geartrain structure and materials, and optimizing the shape, led to a lighter and more compact AT
Applicable Vehicles: Sienna, Highlander (Toyota)
Structure
Achieves both improved fuel efficiency and dynamic performance
Adopting an 8-speed AT allows for a wider gear spread with cross gear ratios than existing transmissions, resulting in better fuel efficiency and dynamic performance.