What brand is the Camry 2.5 transmission?
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The Camry 2.5 is equipped with Toyota's latest DirectShift-CVT transmission. Advantages of CVT transmission: Good fuel economy. The CVT can achieve continuously variable transmission over a wide range, allowing for optimal matching between the drivetrain and engine conditions. By using the transmission's continuously variable speed to adapt to various vehicle speeds, the engine can operate at its optimal condition for extended periods, thereby improving combustion efficiency and, accordingly, fuel economy. Disadvantages of CVT transmission: Relatively low maximum torque capacity and slightly inferior stability. Since CVT transmissions use chains (or belts, etc.) for power transmission, they have stringent requirements on the transmission chains when handling high torque (no breakage or slippage, etc.). As a result, early CVT transmissions could not be installed in vehicles with higher power outputs.
I just got my hands on a Camry 2.5, and the transmission is from Aisin, which is made in-house by Toyota. It drives super smoothly with quick acceleration and no jerking. The shifting logic is really smart during daily commutes in city traffic—fuel-efficient and comfortable, especially when cruising on the highway, where it feels stable without any floatiness. I’ve checked the specs, and Aisin has been used in Toyota’s lineup for years with rock-solid reliability, so there’s basically no need to worry about failures. I’d recommend new owners to stick to regular maintenance, like changing the transmission fluid every 60,000 km—using genuine fluid is the safest bet. After driving it for over a year, my family says it’s comfortable with no bumpy feel, and it handles weekend short trips just fine. It’s all about peace of mind and saving money.
