CVT Aisin XA-15LN was introduced in 2006 and is a modification of the Toyota K210 continuously variable transmission only for installation on Mazda cars. Around 2014, the gearbox gave way to a new generation of CVT with the index XA-12SD/SN.
Aisin CVT: XA‑10LN, XA‑11LN, XA‑15LN, XB‑20LN.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2006 |
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 145 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota CVT FLUID TC/FE |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.7 |
| Replacing the oil | every 75,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 75,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
Gear ratios Aisin XA-15LN
Using the example of a Mazda Axela 2012 with a 1.5 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.386 – 0.426 |
| Reverse | 2.505 |
| Final Drive | 5.366 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Mazda Axela II (BL) in 2009 – 2013;
- Mazda Demio III (DE) in 2007 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the XA-15LN gearbox
- Frequent oil changes significantly extend the life of the continuously variable transmission;
- Metal shavings in the lubricant get into the bearings, causing them to hum and wear;
- Most often, the gearbox fails due to overheating due to prolonged slipping;
- Some owners on specialized forums complain about leaking drive seals.
