Mazda gearboxes

MazdaMazda is a Japanese car manufacturer that produces Mazda cars. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Hiroshima. Mazda’s two main factories are located in Japan (in the cities of Hiroshima and Hofu), 18 additional ones are outside its borders.

The name of the gearbox consists of two parts, which are separated by a hyphen:

  • The name of the automatic transmission manufacturer is encrypted on the left side: J – Jatco, F – Ford and AW – Aisin Warner.
  • The type of drive is also indicated there: F – front, R – rear and the number of gears in the automatic transmission.
  • On the right side, the suffix EL stands for electrical control and locking of the torque converter.

Gearbox Mazda PM8AX-EC

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The 8-speed Mazda PM8AX-EC automatic transmission has been produced at the Japanese company’s factories since 2022 and is installed in hybrid versions of the popular CX-60, CX-70, and CX-90 crossovers. This automatic transmission features a multi-plate clutch and an electric motor in place of the torque converter.

Gearbox Mazda MM8AX-EC

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The 8-speed Mazda MM8AX-EC automatic transmission has been produced by the Japanese company only since 2022 and is installed in the company’s most popular crossovers, the CX-60, CX-70, and CX-90. It’s a hydromechanical automatic transmission, but it features a multi-plate clutch instead of a torque converter.

Gearbox Mazda GW6A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda GW6A-EL or GW6AEL 6-speed automatic transmission has been produced at the concern’s plant since 2012 and is paired with the 2.5-liter PY-VPTS turbo engine and the 2.2-liter SH-VPTS diesel engine. The all-wheel-drive version of this automatic transmission is known under its own designation, the GW6AX-EL.

Gearbox Mazda EW6A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda EW6A-EL or EW6AEL 6-speed automatic transmission has been produced at the company’s factories since 2015 and is paired with the S5-DPTS and S8-DPTS diesel engines, as well as the Skyactiv-X engine. The all-wheel drive version of this automatic transmission is known under its own designation, the EW6AX-EL.

Gearbox Mazda CW6A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda CW6A-EL or CW6AEL 6-speed automatic transmission has been produced by the company since 2015 and is installed only in the company’s most compact models, such as the Mazda 2 and Demio. This is the weakest transmission in the lineup and is paired with the 1.5-liter P5-VPS engine.

Gearbox Mazda SJ6A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda SJ6A-EL 6-speed automatic transmission has been produced in Japan since 2005 and is installed on the popular MX-5 convertibles and all their varieties such as Miata and Roadster. In fact, this transmission is one of the varieties of the famous Aisin TB61SN automatic transmission.

Gearbox Mazda FW6A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda FW6A-EL or FW6AEL 6-speed automatic transmission has been produced at the Japanese plant since 2012 and is installed with Skyactiv engines, such as the 2.0-liter PE-VPS or 2.5-liter PY-VPS. The all-wheel-drive version of this automatic transmission is known under its own designation, the FW6AX-EL.

Gearbox Mazda AW6A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda AW6A-EL 6-speed automatic transmission and its all-wheel drive version AW6AX-EL were produced from 2005 to 2016 and installed on the Model 6, CX-7, CX-9 and MPV minivan. By design, these gearboxes are only variations of the popular Aisin TF-81SC automatic gearbox.

Gearbox Mazda G4A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda G4A-EL 4-speed automatic transmission was assembled by the company from 1987 to 1992 and was installed on such well-known models of the concern as 323, 626, MX-6, Ford Probe. A lightweight version with the index G4A-HL was installed on versions of the 323 model with smaller engines.

Gearbox Mazda F3A

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda F3A 3-speed automatic transmission was produced in Japan from 1982 to 1997 and was installed on numerous compact models from Mazda, Ford, Isuzu, Kia and Suzuki. This transmission, also known as the Jatco JF301H, was installed with engines up to 145 Nm of torque.

Gearbox Mazda F4A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda F4A-EL or Ford 4EAT-F 4-speed automatic transmission has been produced since 1989 and is installed on cars of several brands, including some Kia models. This transmission is designed for power units up to 2.0 liters or 150 Nm of torque.

Gearbox Mazda GF4A-EL

Specifications Gear ratios Installed on Disadvantages The Mazda GF4A-EL or Ford 4EAT-G 4-speed automatic transmission has been assembled since 1991 and is installed on a number of the most popular models, including those with powerful V6 engines. A simplified modification of this transmission formed the basis of the very famous CD4E gearbox.

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