What Transmission Does the 12th-Generation Camry Use?

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The 12th-generation Camry uses transmissions manufactured by Aisin. Established in 1969, Aisin is a world-renowned professional developer and manufacturer of automotive automatic transmissions, affiliated with the Toyota Group of Japan, and holds an extremely high market share in the transmission field. The 12th-generation Camry is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and an E-CVT continuously variable transmission. The manual shift mode is essentially a traditional AT or CVT transmission with added manual shifting functionality, designed to enhance the driving pleasure of automatic transmission vehicles. The difference between a CVT and a geared transmission is that its gear ratio is not a series of discrete points but a continuous range of values, thereby achieving excellent fuel economy, power performance, and smooth driving, while also reducing emissions and costs. For the 12th-generation Camry's transmission, the following points should be noted during daily use: Do not delay transmission fluid changes for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission fluid can lead to damage to internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission vehicles, this can cause the transmission to overheat and produce a noticeable jolt when shifting back into Drive (D). Never shift into Drive (D) or Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Many drivers, in an attempt to demonstrate smooth operation, shift directly into the opposite gear before the vehicle has fully stopped, which can cause significant damage to the transmission gears and, over time, lead to gear grinding and other failures. Avoid frequently climbing steep slopes in Drive (D). When facing steep inclines, automatic transmission vehicles may overheat due to high load or shift up too early, resulting in insufficient climbing power. In such cases, using manual mode to limit the gear to a lower range or switching to sport mode can help protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, it should be transported using a flatbed tow truck with the transmission in Neutral (N), rather than being towed directly with a tow rope or similar method.