The Toyota K120 gearbox (and all-wheel drive K120F) or Direct Shift-CVT have been produced since 2018 and are installed on such popular models of the Japanese concern as Corolla, Rav 4, Yaris and Camry. This continuously variable transmission differs from its analogues in the presence of a mechanical first gear.
This series includes: K110, K111, K112, K114, K115, K120.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2018 |
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 215 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota CVT FLUID FE |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.6 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 90 (with final drive) |
Gear ratios Toyota K120
Using the example of a Toyota Camry 2020 with a 2.0 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.236 – 0.447 |
| Reverse | 3.136 |
| Final Drive | 4.262 |
Forward gear ratio of mechanical transmission 3.377.
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Camry 8 (XV70) since 2019;
- Toyota Corolla 12 (E210) since 2018;
- Toyota C-HR 1 (AX10) since 2018;
- Toyota RAV4 5 (XA50) since 2018;
- Toyota Yaris 4 (XP210) since 2020;
- Toyota Yaris Cross 1 (XP210) since 2020;
- Lexus UX200 1 (ZA10) since 2018.
Disadvantages of the Toyota K120 gearbox
- Thanks to the mechanical first gear, the transmission is no longer afraid of sudden starts.
- For the same reason, there are now no problems with slipping or swinging movements.
- As with any modern transmission, it is recommended to change the oil every 60,000 km.
- Keep the cooling system clean, this greatly affects the transmission life.
