Super TestCar reviews - Toyota - Camry - Altise V6 sedanToyota modelsTransmission24 Oct 2002 By BRUCE NEWTON LIKE the V6 engine to which they mate, the standard five-speed manual transmission and optional four-speed automatic are carried over. The TE153 manual was new with the previous Camry, just like the 1MZ-FE V6 engine, and retains the same gear ratios even down to the final drive. The manual is only available with Altise and Sportivo models and won't be in big demand with the former, where the A541E auto will be the primary choice. That gearbox, an electronically controlled unit with lock-up torque converter which operates on third and fourth gears, was also introduced with the 660T Camry. The transmission lever uses a lock-out button for fourth gear, enabling selection of third gear without having to move the lever. Did you know?Electronic control of the automatic transmission means it eleiminates power and economy buttons because it automatically adjusts to driver demands by monitoring the change in throttle angle. Sudden pedal pressure prompts quick downchanges while upshifts are delayed until close to redline, while gentle pressure prompts the transmission to upshift earlier and downshift laterAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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