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What Transmission Does the Eighth-Generation Camry Use?

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ElizabethAnn

07/30/25 5:12am

Toyota's transmission is the one used in the eighth-generation Camry, specifically the Direct Shift-CVT transmission. Toyota Motor Corporation is a renowned automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and is affiliated with the Mitsui zaibatsu. The eighth-generation Camry is equipped with two types of transmissions: a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) (simulating 10 gears) and an 8-speed automatic manual transmission. The automatic manual transmission is essentially a traditional AT or CVT transmission with added manual shifting functionality. The purpose of the automatic manual transmission is 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. When using the Camry's transmission in daily driving, the following points should be noted: Do not delay changing the transmission oil for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission oil can lead to damage to bearings, casings, and other components inside the transmission. Avoid coasting in neutral for long durations. While driving manual transmission models, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission models, coasting in neutral can cause the automatic transmission to overheat, and shifting back into D (Drive) mode may result in some impact. Never shift into D/R (Drive/Reverse) mode before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Many drivers, in an attempt to showcase their smooth operation, shift directly into reverse gear before the vehicle has fully stopped, which can significantly damage the gears inside the transmission and, over time, lead to issues such as gear grinding. Avoid frequently climbing steep slopes in D mode. When facing steep slopes, automatic transmission vehicles often overheat due to high loads or may shift up too early, resulting in insufficient climbing power. In such cases, manual mode can be used to limit the gear to a lower speed or sport mode can be engaged to protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, a flatbed tow truck should be used to move the vehicle onto the tow platform while it is in N (Neutral) mode. Towing ropes or similar methods should not be used to drag the vehicle directly.

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