Manual – the driver has to perform each gear change using a manually operated clutch
Automatic – once placed in drive (or any other 'automatic' selector position), it automatically selects the gear ratio dependent on engine speed and load
Basically there are two types ofengine installation:
In thelongitudinal direction, the gearbox is usually designed separately from the final drive (including the differential). The transaxle configuration combines the gearbox and final drive in one housing and is only built in individual cases
In thetransverse direction, the gearbox and final drive are very often combined in one housing due to the much more restricted space available
Every type of transmission occurs in every type of installation.
TheC-series is a manual transmission fortransverse engine applications, front engine front wheel drive and mid-engine rear wheel drive applications, built byAisin AI, as well in theElise andExige.
TheG-series is a 4- and 5-speed manual transmission for rear wheel drive and all wheel drive applications, built byAisin AI and Toyota Autoparts Philippines. Related to Aidin AX5.
TheL-series are 4- and 5-speed manual transmissions for rear wheel drive cars and trucks. Not to be confused with theL-series (HSD) hybrid transmissions.
TheP-series is a 5-speed manual transmission for rear wheel drive cars withPorsche-type synchronizers. Not to be confused with theP-series (HSD) hybrid transmissions.
TheRA-series is a 6-speed manual transmission for longitudinally mounted engines in RWD and 4WD vehicles built byAisin AI and known internally to Aisin as the AY6.
TheRC-series is a 6-speed manual transmission for longitudinally mounted engines in 4WD vehicles manufactured by Aisin. Known internally to Aisin as the AC6.
P6104th generation Prius (2016-2022),C-HR 1.8L (2018-2022),Corolla Hybrid 1.8L (2019-2022),Corolla Cross (2021-) - first with motor and generator in parallel instead of in series.
PB12 5th generation Prius PHEV (2023-), C-HR PHEV (2024-)
PC60 Crown Hybrid Max (2023-),Grand Highlander Hybrid Max (2024-), Lexus LM 500h (2023-), RX 500h (2023-),TX 500h (2024-) - first with single motor and clutch