The Aisin XA-15LN continuously variable transmission (CVT) was produced by the Japanese company from 2007 to 2014 and installed in the Mazda Demio with a 1.3-liter ZJ-VE engine and the Mazda Axela with a 1.5-liter ZY-VE engine. This transmission is a variant of the Toyota K210, a well-known transmission in the local market.
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 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 2.5 (4.5 liters when removing the pan) |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 68.7 |
Gear ratios Aisin XA-15LN
Using the example of a 2010 Mazda Demio with a 1.3 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.386 – 0.426 |
| Reverse | 2.505 |
| Final Drive | 5.366 |
Using
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
- This is a fairly reliable transmission, but it doesn’t like slippage or sudden acceleration from a standstill;
- With excessively dynamic driving, the bearings can start to hum as early as 100,000 km;
- Also, with infrequent oil changes, the solenoids in the valve body wear out quickly;
- Then the oil pressure in the transmission drops, which significantly reduces the life of the belt and all bushings;
- And on specialized forums, people often complain about oil leaks, especially in the drives.
