Does the 12th-generation Corolla CVT have gears?
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The Toyota Corolla CVT transmission is equipped with a low-speed gear mechanism internally. Below are the specific details about the Corolla: 1. Vehicle Positioning: The Corolla is positioned as a compact sedan, with dimensions of 4630/1775/1480mm and a wheelbase of 2700mm. 2. Powertrain: The Corolla uses two types of engines, one being a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine and the other a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine. The 1.2-liter turbocharged engine delivers 116 horsepower and a maximum torque of 185 Nm, paired with a CVT transmission. The 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine produces 98 horsepower and a maximum torque of 142 Nm, with an electric motor that has a maximum power of 53 kW and a maximum torque of 163 Nm. 3. Suspension: The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs an E-type multi-link independent suspension.
As a master technician who has repaired hundreds of Toyotas, I can confirm the 12th-generation Corolla's CVT indeed features a gear set. It employs an ingenious Direct Shift technology—using gear drive during starts or low speeds to deliver AT-like power, then seamlessly switching to belt drive at higher speeds. This design solves traditional CVT's sluggish start issue. Having disassembled the transmission, I observed its planetary gear set boasts exceptional build quality. However, always use genuine CVT fluid during maintenance—last time a customer used wrong fluid causing belt slippage, costing nearly 5,000 yuan to fix.
