New 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT) | Toyota's New Powertrain

Feb. 26, 2018

New 6-speed Manual Transmission (6MT) Presentation Innovation Developing Ever Better Cars Personal Development TNGA

Toyota has also developed a new manual transmission in response to global needs, particularly those in Europe. Compared to the existing version, the mass of the new system has been reduced by seven kilograms and total length by 24 millimeters. This makes it one of the world's smallest transmissions*, and its small size contributes to improved fuel efficiency. The 6MT also offers world-leading transmission efficiency*, while the use of iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) controls, which automatically adjust engine rotations when changing gears, ensures smooth gear shifting―free of uncomfortable recoils―for the driver.

*As of February 2018 (Toyota Motor Corporation)

Key technologies / performance

Specifications	Allowed torque	Weight	Control type	Synchronizer
	280N･m	40kg	Cable type	Forward / backward full synchromesh gearbox

Short overall length

Lightweight

iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) control

Upshifting

Downshifting

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• Inline 4 Cylinder 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline Engine: Dynamic Force Engine 2.0L
• Inline 4 Cylinder 2.0L Direct Injection Gasoline Engine: Dynamic Force Engine 2.0L
• 6-speed Manual Transmission
• 6-speed Manual Transmission
• New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission: Direct Shift-CVT
• New Type of Continuously Variable Transmission: Direct Shift-CVT
• Transaxle
• Transaxle
• Nickel-metal Hydride Battery
• Nickel-metal Hydride Battery
• Power Control Unit
• Power Control Unit

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