The Jatco JF020E, or CVT7 W/R, continuously variable transmission has been produced in Guangzhou since 2015 and is used in popular models such as the Nissan Kicks, Sylphy, and Versa under the RE0F12A designation. The planetary gearset expands the gear ratio range to 8.7.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.6 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 156 |
| Recommended oil | Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.0 |
| Maintenance | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~220 000 km |
Gear ratios Jatco JF020E
Using the 2018 Nissan Kicks with a 1.6-liter engine as an example:
| Main | 3.771 |
| Range | 4.006 – 0.550 |
| Reverse | 3.927 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Nissan Kicks 1 (P15) in 2016 – …;
- Nissan Lannia 1 (U15) in 2015 – …;
- Nissan Sylphy 3 (B17) in 2015 – 2019;
- Nissan Sylphy 4 (B18) in 2019 – …;
- Nissan Versa 2 (N17) in 2015 – 2018;
- Nissan Versa 3 (N18) in 2019 – …
Disadvantages of the Jatco JF020E gearbox
- This transmission isn’t widely available, and information about it is scarce;
- On specialized forums, this automatic transmission is mercilessly criticized for jolts, jerks, and noisy operation;
- The manufacturer frequently changes firmware, oil, and control units under warranty;
- Currently, the number of complaints hasn’t decreased significantly, and the main problems haven’t been resolved;
- Online, you can find numerous cases of this CVT failing at mileages of up to 5,000 km.
