The CVT Aisin XA-11LN was first introduced in 2009 and was essentially just a small upgrade of the previous tenth model of the continuously variable transmission. This gearbox is intended only for front-wheel drive compact class cars.
Aisin CVT: XA‑10LN, XA‑11LN, XA‑15LN, XB‑20LN.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2009 |
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.4 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 128 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota CVT FLUID TC/FE |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.8 |
| Replacing the oil | every 80,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 80,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
Gear ratios Aisin XA-11LN
Using the example of a Toyota Yaris 2012 with a 1.3 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.400 – 0.430 |
| Reverse | 2.505 |
| Final Drive | 5.080 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Verso-S NCP120 in 2010 – 2017;
- Toyota Yaris 3 (XP130) since 2010;
- Toyota Porte 2 (NP140) since 2012.
Disadvantages of the XA-11LN gearbox
- This gearbox is very sensitive to the purity and quality of the oil, change it more often;
- Getting into the bearings, dirty lubricant causes a hum and reduces the service life of the automatic transmission;
- The CVT is afraid of overheating, so don’t skid and keep the radiators clean;
- Several cases of leakage from drive seals are described on specialized forums.
