Aisin–Toyota 8-speed automatic transmission

Aisin and Toyota offer various 8-speed automatic transmissions for use in both longitudinal^[a][1] and transverse^[b][2] engine vehicles, based on a common, globally patented gearset concept.^[a][1][b][2]

AA 80E/F · AE 80E/F · AL 80E/F TR-80SD · TR-81SD · TR-82SD AW F8 F35 · AW F8 F45
Cutaway of an AW F8 F35
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota · Aisin AW
Also called	BMW/Mini GA 8F 22AW Volvo TG-81SC/SD GM AW F8 F45 & AF50-8 VW AQ 450 PSA EAT8
Production	2006–present
Body and chassis
Class	8-speed automatic transmission
Related	ZF 8HP · GM 8L · ZF 9HP
Chronology
Predecessor	AWTF-80 SC transmission

The Aisin TL-80SN (Toyota AA 80E/AA 80F/AA 81E) series is the world's first 8-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars.^[3] It is designed for longitudinal engines^[a][1] and was first used in the 2007 model year Lexus LS 460.

Beginning with the AW F8 transmission Aisin and Toyota derived a transverse engine variant^[b][2] by adapting this globally patented gearset concept to fit into the same space as the previous generation U6xx Lepelletier gear mechanism-based 6-speed transmissions to increase the overall ratio spread, reduce gear steps, and increase the torque capacity for transverse engine vehicles as well.^[4]

The Aisin AW F8 F45 (Toyota UA 80E/UA 80F) series is the world's first 8-speed automatic transmission designed for use in transverse engine^[b][2] applications.^[5] It is also called EAT8 (PSA), GA 8F 22AW (BMW/Mini), TG-81SC (Volvo),^[6] AF50-8 (Opel/Vauxhall),^[7] AW F8 F45 (Cadillac),^[8] and AQ 450 (Volkswagen Group).^[9] First usage was in the 2013 model year Lexus RX 350 F Sport.

Toyota’s marketing name for the transmission is "Direct Shift – 8AT 8-speed automatic transmission".^[10][11] In contrast to the UB 80E/F transmission, which was developed by Aisin AW for Toyota, the UA 80E/F was developed in a joint venture between Toyota and Aisin AW. Due to its worldwide application, development was carried out in a global manner involving R&D resources in Japan and the US. The Aisin AW F8 F35 (Toyota UB 80E/F) transmissions are used for lower torque applications, such as 4-cylinder engines, and rated for 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft).^[12]

Gear Ratios^[c]

Aisin	Toyota	Gear Year	R2[d]	R1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Total Span	Span Center	Avg. Step	Compo- nents
Longitudinal engines[a][1]																3 Gearsets 2 Brakes 4 Clutches
TL-80SN	AA 80E/F	2006	−2.176	−4.056	4.597	2.724	1.864	1.464	1.231	1.000	0.824	0.685	6.709	1.775	1.312
—	AB 80E/F	2015	−2.053	−3.786	4.796	2.811	1.844	1.429	1.214	1.000	0.818	0.672	7.132	1.796	1.324
TR-80SD	AE 80E/F	2010	−2.053	−3.825	4.845	2.8404	1.864	1.4369	1.217	1.000	0.816	0.672	7.206	1.805	1.326
TR-81SD	—	2010	−2.182	−4.066	4.970	2.8398	1.864	1.4370	1.210	1.000	0.825	0.686	7.247	1.846	1.327
TR-82SD	—	2010	−2.182	−4.024	4.919	2.811	1.844	1.429	1.207	1.000	0.827	0.686	7.173	1.836	1.325
—	AL 80E/F	2023	−1.870	−3.646	4.413	2.808	1.950	1.511	1.274	1.000	0.793	0.652	6.774	1.696	1.314
Transverse engines[b][2]
AW F8 F45	UA 80E/F	2016	−2.059	−4.221	5.519	3.184	2.050	1.492	1.235	1.000	0.801	0.673	8.200	1.927	1.351
AW F8 F35	UB 80E/F	2017	−2.059	−4.015	5.250	3.029	1.950	1.457	1.221	1.000	0.809	0.673	7.800	1.880	1.341
TG-80LS	UB 80E/F	2017	−2.053	−4.003	5.070	2.972	1.950	1.4698	1.231	1.000	0.808	0.672	7.540	1.846	1.335
TBD	TBD	TBD	−2.182	−4.255	5.200	2.971	1.950	1.4700	1.224	1.000	0.817	0.686	7.583	1.888	1.336

1. See also Toyota A transmission
2. See also Toyota U transmission
3. Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage
4. Logically, the gearset concept (layout) provides for this 2nd reverse gear, but it will most likely not be used in the transmissions that the car manufacturers eventually bring to market. In some data sheets, the gear ratio of R2 is given, presumably a careless error^[1][13][14]

Specifications

Layout (Gearset Concept)

All 8-speed automatic transmissions from Aisin and Toyota for passenger cars are based on the same layout^[a][1][b][2] in both engines orientations.^[a][1][b][2] For transverse installation,^[b][2] the layout of the longitudinal installation^[a][1] was merely mirrored.^[a][1][b][2] Gearset 1 is not an ordinary one, but a reversed one. It consists of 2 pinions that mesh with each other. One of these pinions meshes with the sun gear, the other with the ring gear. As a results, the gearset generates different ratios and the sun gear rotates in the same direction as the ring gear when the planetary gear carrier is stationary. This made it possible to manage 8 speeds with 3 gearsets. As a result, the transmission is more compact than 8-speed transmissions from competitors. This means that an 8-speed automatic transmission was also possible for transverse engines.

Progress

Smaller parts and a hydraulic circuit with fewer components allow the transmission to maintain the same size as the previous LS 430's 6-speed transmission. The aluminum die-cast case is 10 % lighter, yet 30 % more rigid, even with two additional gears and a 22 % greater torque capacity the new transmission weighs 95 kg (209 lb) or 10 % more than the previous unit. With new micro-laser technology gear tooth production tolerances have been reduced 50 %. Aluminum has also replaced steel on gear tooth surfaces. Shift times are as low as 350 milliseconds or 41 % faster than the previous LS 430's unit.

The Lexus IS F and LS 460 (with sport package) use Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) which allows for faster shift times. The torque converter can lockup from 2nd to 8th gears.

Two Possible Reverse Gears R1 and R2

The gearset concept offers 2 reverse gears. Due to the increasing electronic control of automatic transmissions and engines, a fast reverse gear (i.e. designed to reduce wheel spin) is no longer necessary for problem-free starting in icy conditions (winter mode). It is therefore unlikely that car manufacturers will make use of this special option of a dedicated winter mode with an additional reverse gear R2. For this reason, the representation of R2 in the tables is shaded gray throughout. In some data sheets, the gear ratio of R2 is given, presumably a careless error.^[1][13][14]

The direction is reversed in gearset 3, the outer one of the Ravigneaux gearset. In the fast reverse gear R2, this part of the Ravigneaux gearset is directly connected to the input (turbine) side. To reduce the shaft speed for an appropriate reverse gear R1, the input (turbine) is put through gearset 1 first. This reduction corresponds to the ratio of the 3rd gear. Therefore, the gear step between the two reverse gears reflects the ratio of the 3rd gear.

R1 And R2

Gear	Ratio · Algebra
R2	${\displaystyle i_{R2}=-{\tfrac {R_{3}}{S_{3}}}}$[a][1][b][2][14][13]
3	${\displaystyle i_{3}={\tfrac {R_{1}}{R_{1}-S_{1}}}}$
R2 x 3	${\displaystyle i_{R2}i_{3}=-{\tfrac {R_{3}}{S_{3}}}{\tfrac {R_{1}}{R_{1}-S_{1}}}={\tfrac {R_{3}}{S_{3}}}{\tfrac {R_{1}}{S_{1}-R_{1}}}}$
R1	${\displaystyle i_{R1}={\tfrac {R_{1}R_{3}}{S_{3}(S_{1}-R_{1})}}=i_{R2}i_{3}}$
See also Toyota A transmission See also Toyota U transmission

Ratios

Drivetrain

Model	Final Drive
AA 80E	2.937 2.85 2.69
AA 80F	3.133
AW F8 F35 AW F8 F45	4.398
AW F8 F45	3.075 3.200
AW F8 F45	2.561

Gear Ratio Analysis

With Assessment				Planetary Gearset: Teeth[a]				Count	Total[b] Center[c]	Avg.[d]
				Reversed	Ravigneaux
Aisin Toyota	Version First Delivery			S1[e] R1[f]	S2[g] R2[h]	S3[i] R3[j]		Brakes Clutches	Ratio Span	Gear Step[k]
Gear Ratio	R2[l] ${\displaystyle {i_{R2}}}$	R1 ${\displaystyle {i_{R1}}}$	1 ${\displaystyle {i_{1}}}$	2 ${\displaystyle {i_{2}}}$	3 ${\displaystyle {i_{3}}}$	4 ${\displaystyle {i_{4}}}$	5 ${\displaystyle {i_{5}}}$	6 ${\displaystyle {i_{6}}}$	7 ${\displaystyle {i_{7}}}$	8 ${\displaystyle {i_{8}}}$
Step[k]	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{R1}}{i_{R2}}}}$	${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {i_{R1}}{i_{1}}}}$[m]	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}}$[n]	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{2}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{3}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{4}}{i_{5}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{5}}{i_{6}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{6}}{i_{7}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{7}}{i_{8}}}}$
Δ Step[o][p]				${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}:{\tfrac {i_{2}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{2}}{i_{3}}}:{\tfrac {i_{3}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{3}}{i_{4}}}:{\tfrac {i_{4}}{i_{5}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{4}}{i_{5}}}:{\tfrac {i_{5}}{i_{6}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{5}}{i_{6}}}:{\tfrac {i_{6}}{i_{7}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{6}}{i_{7}}}:{\tfrac {i_{7}}{i_{8}}}}$
Shaft Speed	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{R2}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{R1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{5}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{6}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{7}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{8}}}}$
Δ Shaft Speed[q]	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{R1}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{R2}}}}$	${\displaystyle 0-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{R1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}-0}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{1}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{3}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{2}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{4}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{5}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{4}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{6}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{5}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{7}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{6}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{8}}}-{\tfrac {i_{1}}{i_{7}}}}$
Longitudinal engines[r][1]
TL-80SN AA 80E/F	550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) · 2006			38 82	30 34	34 74		2 4	6.7091 1.7748	1.3125[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.1765[l][1] [13][14]${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {37}{17}}}$	−4.0561[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {1,517}{374}}}$	4.5970 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,517}{330}}}$	2.7241[n] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {12,136}{4,455}}}$	1.8636 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {41}{22}}}$	1.4642[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {24,272}{16,577}}}$	1.2313[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,517}{1,232}}}$	1.0000 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8245 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,517}{1,840}}}$	0.6852 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {37}{54}}}$
Step	1.8636	0.8824[m]	1.0000	1.6875[n]	1.4617	1.2728[k]	1.1891	1.2313	1.2129	1.2033
Δ Step[o]				1.1545	1.1484	1.0704	0.9657[p]	1.0152	1.0080
Speed	–2.1121	-1.1333	1.0000	1.6875	2.4667	3.1396	3.7333	4.5970	5.5758	6.7091
Δ Speed	0.9788	1.1333	1.0000	0.6875	0.7792	0.6729[q]	0.5938[q]	0.8636	0.9788	1.1333
— AB 80E/F	— 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[15] · 2015			38 83	30 38	38 78		2 4	7.1319 1.7957	1.3240[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.0526[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {39}{19}}}$	−3.7860[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {1,079}{285}}}$	4.7956 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,079}{225}}}$	2.8112[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {18,343}{6,525}}}$	1.8444 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {83}{45}}}$	1.4294[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {18,343}{12,833}}}$	1.2137[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,079}{889}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8176 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {3,237}{3,959}}}$	0.6724 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {39}{58}}}$
Step	1.8444	0.7895[m]	1.0000	1.7059[n]	1.5241	1.2904[k]	1.1777	1.2137	1.2230	1.2160
Δ Step[o]				1.1192[p]	1.1811	1.0957	0.9703[p]	0.9924[p]	1.0058
Speed	–2.3363	-1.2667	1.0000	1.7059	2.6000	3.3550	3.9511	4.7956	5.8653	7.1319
Δ Speed	1.0696	1.2667	1.0000	0.7059	0.8941	0.7550[q]	0.5961[q]	0.8444	1.0696	1.2667
TR-80SD AE 80E/F	550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)[16] · 2010			38 82	30 38	38 74		2 4	7.2061 1.8050	1.3260[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.0526[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {39}{19}}}$	−3.8254[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {1,599}{418}}}$	4.8455 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {533}{110}}}$	2.8404[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,061}{3,190}}}$	1.8636 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {41}{22}}}$	1.4369[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,061}{3,190}}}$	1.2169[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {533}{438}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8158 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,599}{1,960}}}$	0.6724 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {39}{58}}}$
Step	1.8636	0.7895[m]	1.0000	1.7059[n]	1.5241	1.2970[k]	1.1808	1.2169	1.2258	1.2133
Δ Step[o]				1.1192[p]	1.1751	1.0984	0.9703[p]	0.9928[p]	1.0103
Speed	–2.3606	-1.2667	1.0000	1.7059	2.6000	3.3722	3.9818	4.8455	5.9394	7.2061
Δ Speed	1.0939	1.2667	1.0000	0.7059	0.8941	0.7722[q]	0.6096[q]	0.8636	1.0939	1.2667
TR-81SD —	600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft)[17] · 2010 —			38 82	36[s] 44	44[s] 96		2 4	7.2475 1.8460	1.3270[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.1818[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {24}{11}}}$	−4.0661[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {492}{121}}}$	4.9697 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {164}{33}}}$	2.8398[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {656}{2315}}}$	1.8636 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {41}{22}}}$	1.4370[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,312}{913}}}$	1.2103[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {328}{271}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8248 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {984}{1193}}}$	0.6857 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {24}{35}}}$
Step	1.8636	0.8181[m]	1.0000	1.7500[n]	1.5238	1.2969[k]	1.1873	1.2103	1.2124	1.2028
Δ Step[o]				1.1484[p]	1.1750	1.0923	0.9810[p]	0.9983[p]	1.0079
Speed	–2.2778	-1.2222	1.0000	1.7500	2.6667	3.4583	4.1061	4.9697	6.0253	7.2475
Δ Speed	1.0556	1.2222	1.0000	0.7500	0.9167	0.7917[q]	0.6477[q]	0.8636	1.0556	1.2222
TR-82SD —	850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft)[18] · 2010 —			38 83	36[s] 44	44[s] 96		2 4	7.1728 1.8365	1.3251[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.1818[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {24}{11}}}$	−4.0242[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {664}{165}}}$	4.9185 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {664}{135}}}$	2.8106[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {2656}{945}}}$	1.8444 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {83}{45}}}$	1.4295[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,328}{929}}}$	1.2073[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {332}{275}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8266 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {996}{1205}}}$	0.6857 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {24}{35}}}$
Step	1.8444	0.8181[m]	1.0000	1.7500[n]	1.5238	1.2903[k]	1.1841	1.2073	1.2098	1.2054
Δ Step[o]				1.1484[p]	1.1810	1.0897	0.9808[p]	0.9979[p]	1.0037
Speed	–2.2543	-1.2222	1.0000	1.7500	2.6667	3.4407	4.0741	4.9185	5.9506	7.1728
Δ Speed	1.0321	1.2222	1.0000	0.7500	0.9167	0.7741[q]	0.6333[q]	0.8444	1.0321	1.2222
— AL 80E/F	— TBD · 2023			38 78	38 46	46 86		2 4	6.7737 1.6957	1.3143[k]
Gear Ratio	−1.8696[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {43}{23}}}$	−3.6457[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {1,677}{460}}}$	4.4132 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,677}{380}}}$	2.8084[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {35,217}{12,540}}}$	1.9500 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {39}{20}}}$	1.5112[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {35,217}{23,304}}}$	1.2743[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,677}{1,316}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.7933 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,677}{2,114}}}$	0.6515 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {43}{66}}}$
Step	1.9500	0.8261[m]	1.0000	1.5714	1.4402	1.2904[k]	1.1859	1.2743	1.2606	1.2176
Δ Step[o]				1.0911[p]	1.1161	1.0881	0.9306[p]	1.0109[p]	1.0353
Speed	–2.3605	-1.2105	1.0000	1.5714	2.2632	2.9203	3.4632	4.4132	5.5632	6.7737
Δ Speed	1.1500	1.2105	1.0000	0.5714	0.6917	0.6571[q]	0.5429[q]	0.9500	1.1500	1.2105
Transverse engines[t][2]
AW F8 F35 UB 80E/F	300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft)[12] · 2013			38 78	26 34	34 70		2 4	7.8000 1.8798	1.3410[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.0588[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {35}{17}}}$	−4.0147[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {273}{68}}}$	5.2500 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {21}{4}}}$	3.0288[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {315}{104}}}$	1.9500 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {39}{20}}}$	1.4570[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,575}{1,081}}}$	1.2209[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {105}{86}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8086 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,365}{1,688}}}$	0.6731 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {35}{52}}}$
Step	1.9500	0.7647[m]	1.0000	1.7333[n]	1.5533	1.3384[k]	1.1933	1.2209	1.2366	1.2014
Δ Step[o]				1.1159[p]	1.1605	1.1215	0.9774[p]	0.9873[p]	1.0293
Speed	–2.5500	-1.3077	1.0000	1.7333	2.6923	3.6033	4.3000	5.2500	6.4923	7.5833
Δ Speed	1.2423	1.3077	1.0000	0.7333	0.9590	0.9110[q]	0.6967[q]	0.9500	1.2423	1.3077
AW F8 F45 UA 80E/F	430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft) · 2013[8]			42 82	26 34	34 70		2 4	8.2000 1.9274	1.3507[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.0588[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {35}{17}}}$	−4.2206[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {287}{68}}}$	5.5192 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {287}{52}}}$	3.1842[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {4,305}{1,352}}}$	2.0500[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {41}{20}}}$	1.4920 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {3,075}{2,061}}}$	1.2349[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {205}{166}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8008 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {205}{256}}}$	0.6731 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {35}{52}}}$
Step	2.0500	0.7647[m]	1.0000	1.7333[n]	1.5533	1.3740	1.2082	1.2349	1.2488	1.1897
Δ Step[o]				1.1159[p]	1.1305[p]	1.1372	0.9783[p]	0.9889[p]	1.0496
Speed	–2.6808	-1.3077	1.0000	1.7333	2.6923	3.6992	4.4692	5.5192	6.8923	8.2000
Δ Speed	1.3731	1.3077	1.0000	0.7333	0.9590	1.0069	0.7700[q]	1.0500	1.3731	1.3077
TG-80LS UB 80E/F	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) · 2017			38 78	30 38	38 78		2 4	7.5400 1.8464	1.3346[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.0526[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {39}{19}}}$	−4.0026[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {1,521}{380}}}$	5.0700 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {507}{100}}}$	2.9721[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {8,619}{2,900}}}$	1.9500 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {39}{20}}}$	1.4698[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {8,619}{5,864}}}$	1.2306[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,633}{7,828}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8082 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1,521}{1,882}}}$	0.6724 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {39}{58}}}$
Step	1.9500	0.7895[m]	1.0000	1.7059[n]	1.5241	1.3267[k]	1.1944	1.2306	1.2373	1.2019
Δ Step[o]				1.1192[p]	1.1488	1.1108	0.9706[p]	0.9945[p]	1.0295
Speed	–2.4700	-1.2667	1.0000	1.7059	2.6000	3.4494	4.1200	5.0700	6.2733	7.5400
Δ Speed	1.2033	1.2667	1.0000	0.7059	0.8941	0.8494[q]	0.6706[q]	0.9500	1.2033	1.2667
TBD	TBD · TBD			38 78	36[s] 44	44[s] 96		2 4	7.5833 1.8883	1.3357[k]
Gear Ratio	−2.1818[l] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {24}{11}}}$	−4.2545[m] ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {234}{55}}}$	5.2000 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {26}{5}}}$	2.9714[n][p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {104}{35}}}$	1.9500 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {39}{20}}}$	1.4700[k][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {416}{283}}}$	1.2235[p][q] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {104}{85}}}$	1.0000[p] ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	0.8175 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {936}{1,145}}}$	0.6857 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {24}{35}}}$
Step	1.9500	0.8181[m]	1.0000	1.7500[n]	1.5238	1.3266[k]	1.2014	1.2235	1.2233	1.1921
Δ Step[o]				1.1484[p]	1.1486	1.1042	0.9819[p]	1.0002[p]	1.0261
Speed	–2.3833	-1.2222	1.0000	1.7500	2.6667	3.5375	4.2500	5.200	6.3611	7.5833
Δ Speed	1.1611	1.2222	1.0000	0.7500	0.9167	0.8708[q]	0.7125[q]	0.9500	1.1611	1.2222
Ratio R & Even	${\displaystyle i_{R2}=-{\tfrac {R_{3}}{S_{3}}}}$[l]		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{1}R_{3}(S_{2}+R_{2})}{S_{2}(R_{1}-S_{1})(S_{3}+R_{3})}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{1}R_{3}(S_{2}+R_{2})}{S_{2}R_{3}(R_{1}-S_{1})+R_{1}R_{2}R_{3}-S_{1}S_{2}S_{3}}}}$			${\displaystyle i_{6}={\tfrac {1}{1}}}$	${\displaystyle i_{8}={\tfrac {R_{3}}{S_{3}+R_{3}}}}$
Ratio R & Odd	${\displaystyle i_{R1}={\tfrac {R_{1}R_{3}}{S_{3}(S_{1}-R_{1})}}}$		${\displaystyle i_{1}={\tfrac {R_{1}R_{2}R_{3}}{S_{2}S_{3}(R_{1}-S_{1})}}}$		${\displaystyle i_{3}={\tfrac {R_{1}}{R_{1}-S_{1}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{1}R_{2}R_{3}}{R_{1}R_{2}R_{3}-S_{1}S_{2}S_{3}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{1}R_{3}}{R_{1}R_{3}-S_{1}S_{3}}}}$
Algebra And Actuated Shift Elements
Brake A				❶						❶
Brake B	❶[l]	❶	❶
Clutch C			❶	❶	❶	❶	❶
Clutch D							❶	❶	❶	❶
Clutch E		❶			❶				❶
Clutch F	❶[l]					❶		❶
Layout Input and output are on opposite sides Planetary gearset 1 is on the input (turbine) side Input shafts are C1 (planetary gear carrier of reversed gearset 1) and, if actuated, C2 and C3 (the compound planetary gear carrier of the Ravigneaux gearset) Output shaft is R3 (ring gear of outer Ravigneaux gearset) Total Ratio Span (Total Ratio Spread · Total Gear Ratio) ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {i_{n}}{i_{1}}}}$ A wider span enables the downspeeding when driving outside the city limits increase the climbing ability when driving over mountain passes or off-road or when towing a trailer Ratio Span's Center ${\displaystyle (i_{n}i_{1})^{\tfrac {1}{2}}}$ The center indicates the speed level of the transmission Together with the final drive ratio it gives the shaft speed level of the vehicle Average Gear Step ${\displaystyle ({\tfrac {i_{n}}{i_{1}}})^{\tfrac {1}{n-1}}}$ With decreasing step width the gears connect better to each other shifting comfort increases Sun 1: sun gear of gearset 1: reversed gearset Ring 1: ring gear of gearset 1 reversed gearset Sun 2: sun gear of gearset 2: inner Ravigneaux gearset Ring 2: ring gear of gearset 2: inner Ravigneaux gearset Sun 3: sun gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset Ring 3: ring gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset Standard 50:50 — 50 % Is Above And 50 % Is Below The Average Gear Step — With steadily decreasing gear steps (yellow highlighted line Step) and a particularly large step from 1st to 2nd gear the lower half of the gear steps (between the small gears; rounded down, here the first 3) is always larger and the upper half of the gear steps (between the large gears; rounded up, here the last 4) is always smaller than the average gear step (cell highlighted yellow two rows above on the far right) lower half: smaller gear steps are a waste of possible ratios (red bold) upper half: larger gear steps are unsatisfactory (red bold) Logically, the gearset concept (layout) provides for this 2nd reverse gear, but it will most likely not be used in the transmissions that the car manufacturers eventually bring to market. In some data sheets, the gear ratio of R2 is given, presumably a careless error[1][13][14] Standard R:1 — Reverse And 1st Gear Have The Same Ratio — The ideal reverse gear has the same transmission ratio as 1st gear no impairment when maneuvering especially when towing a trailer a torque converter can only partially compensate for this deficiency Plus 11.11 % minus 10 % compared to 1st gear is good Plus 25 % minus 20 % is acceptable (red) Above this is unsatisfactory (bold) Standard 1:2 — Gear Step 1st To 2nd Gear As Small As Possible — With continuously decreasing gear steps (yellow marked line Step) the largest gear step is the one from 1st to 2nd gear, which for a good speed connection and a smooth gear shift must be as small as possible A gear ratio of up to 1.6667:1 (5:3) is good Up to 1.7500:1 (7:4) is acceptable (red) Above is unsatisfactory (bold) From large to small gears (from right to left) Standard STEP — From Large To Small Gears: Steady And Progressive Increase In Gear Steps — Gear steps should increase: Δ Step (first green highlighted line Δ Step) is always greater than 1 As progressive as possible: Δ Step is always greater than the previous step Not progressively increasing is acceptable (red) Not increasing is unsatisfactory (bold) Standard SPEED — From Small To Large Gears: Steady Increase In Shaft Speed Difference — Shaft speed differences should increase: Δ Shaft Speed (second line marked in green Δ (Shaft) Speed) is always greater than the previous one 1 difference smaller than the previous one is acceptable (red) 2 consecutive ones are a waste of possible ratios (bold) See also Toyota A transmission 36/44 and 44/96 or 27/33 and 33/72 See also Toyota U transmission

UA 80E/F Failures And Problems

The UA 80E/F family of 8-speed transmissions has had some issues which led to class action lawsuits, a Customer Support Program and numerous technical service bulletins. Starting in 2017, some Highlander and Sienna customers starting complaining of harsh or delayed shifting, delayed acceleration, hesitation, jerking, unintended acceleration, lurching and excessive revving before upshifting.^[19][20]

Additional issues arose when 2017 and 2018 Highlander and Sienna customers experienced whining, master warning lights/check engine lights and transmission failures. This prompted Toyota to initiate a Customer Support Program (ZJC). This program covered certain 2017 and early 2018 built Highlanders and Sienna under specific VIN parameters and transmission build dates.^[21] However, this issue has been problematic beyond the scope of the ZJC program. This is causing out of pocket costs for customers outside of the standard 6 yrs./60K mls. powertrain warranty.^[22]

More whine or grind issues have been documented in 2021 Avalon, Camry and Highlanders equipped with the UA 80E/F transmission prompting T-SB-0008-21.^[23]

In December 2024, Gears Magazine published an article which has a more in depth look at some of the UA80's shortcomings. This includes a nut which retains the races that comes loose and allows the transfer gear to move. Another common issue is fluid contamination due to clutch debris from the torque converter.^[24]

Applications

Longitudinal Engines

Toyota & Lexus: AA 80E

8-speed automatic RWD transmission.

• 2007–2017 Lexus LS 460
• 2008–2011 Lexus GS 460
• 2008–2014 Lexus IS F
• 2009–2013 Toyota Crown Majesta
• 2015–present Lexus RC F (3.133 final drive)^[14]
• 2016–2020 Lexus GS F (2.937 final drive)^[13]
• 2021–present Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance (3.133 final drive)^[25]

Toyota & Lexus: AA 80F

8-speed automatic AWD transmission.

• Lexus LS 460

Toyota & Lexus: AA 81E

Pairs with Toyota 2GR-FSE and 2GR-FKS V6 engines.

• 2014–2020 Lexus GS 350 (2.937 final drive)
• 2014–present Lexus IS 350 RWD (3.133 final drive)
• 2015–present Lexus RC 350
• 2013–present Toyota Crown Athlete
• 2013–2015 Lexus RX 350 F Sport
• 2016–2022 Lexus RX 350

Toyota & Lexus: AE 80F

• 2015–2021 Lexus LX 570
• 2015–2021 Land Cruiser 5.7 L
• 2015–present Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Toyota & Lexus: AL 80E

• 2023–present Tacoma 2.4 L Turbo 2WD

Toyota & Lexus: AL 80F

• 2023–present Tacoma 2.4 L Turbo 4WD

Aisin TL-80SN

• 2014–2019 Cadillac CTS (with a 2.85 final drive ratio)

Audi

• 2010–2015 Q7 1st generation (type 4L) 3.0 L TFSI · 3.6 L FSI · 4.2 L FSI^[16]
• 2010–2015 Q7 1st generation (type 4L) 3.0 L TDi^[17]
• 2010–2015 Q7 1st generation (type 4L) 4.2 L TDi^[18]

Hongqi

• 2019–2023 HS7 1st generationI^[16]
• 2023–present HS7 2nd generation^[16]

Porsche (TR-80SD)

• 2010–2017 Cayenne 2nd generation (type E2 92A) 3.0 L TFSI · 3.6 L FSI · 4.2 L FSI^[16]
• 2010–2018 Cayenne 2nd generation (type E2 92A) 3.0 L TDi^[17]
• 2010–2017 Cayenne 2nd generation (type E2 92A) 4.2 TDi · 4.8 L Turbo^[18]
• 2013–2017 Panamera 1st generation (type G1 970) facelift 3.0 L TDi^[18]

Volkswagen

• 2010–2018 Touareg 2nd generation (type 7P) 3.0 L TFSI · 3.6 L FSI · 4.2 L FSI^[16]
• 2010–2018 Touareg 2nd generation (type 7P) 3.0 L TDi^[17]
• 2010–2015 Touareg 2nd generation (type 7P) 4.2 L TDi^[18]

Transverse Engines

Toyota (UA 80E/F)

• 2018–present Toyota Avalon (non-hybrid engines)
• 2018–present Toyota Alphard/Vellfire
• 2018–present Toyota Camry (non-hybrid engines)
• 2017–2020 Toyota Sienna
• 2019–present Toyota RAV4 (non-hybrid)
• 2020–present Toyota Highlander/Grand Highlander

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Toyota (UC 80E/F)

• 2024–present Toyota GR Yaris

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• 2024–present Toyota GR Corolla

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Lexus (UA 80E/F)

• 2012–present Lexus RX (V6 AL10 F-Sport, AL20 & AL30 non Hybrids)
• 2018–present Lexus ES (non-hybrid engines)
• 2020–present Lexus LM (LM350)
• 2022–present Lexus NX (non-hybrid engines)
• 2024–present Lexus LBX (Morizo RR)

Toyota & Lexus (UB 80E/F)

• 2018–present Toyota Camry 2.5
• 2019–present Toyota RAV4 2.5
• 2012–2015 Lexus RX V6 F-Sport North America

Toyota & Lexus (UB 81E/F)

• 2016–present Lexus RX

BMW/MINI

• 2015–present BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) and Gran Tourer (F46) with 4-cylinder engines
• 2016–present BMW X1 (F48) with 4-cylinder engines
• 2016–present Mini Clubman (F54) with 4-cylinder engines
• 2016–present Mini Countryman (F60) with 4-cylinder engines (and B38 with AWD)
• 2018–present Mini Cooper SD (F55/F56) and JCW (F56) due to torque output over 300Nm
• 2018–present BMW X2 (F39) with 4-cylinder engines
• 2019–present BMW 1 Series (F40) with 4-cylinder engines
• 2020–present BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with 4-cylinder engines

Changan

• 2019–present Oshan COS1° GT
• 2019–present Changan CS85
• 2020–present Changan UNI-K
• 2021–present Changan UNI-V
• 2022–present Changan CS75

Chery

• 2023–present Chery Tiggo 9 (AWD)

Citroën

• 2017–present Citroën C5 Aircross
• 2018–present Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer
• 2019–present Citroën Berlingo
• 2020–present Citroën C4
• 2021–present Citroën C5 X

DS Automobiles

• 2018–present DS 7
• 2019–present DS 3
• 2020–present DS 9
• 2021–present DS 4

Exeed

• 2023–present Exeed Lanyue

Geely

• 2019–present Xingyue S/Xingyue L^[29]
• 2020–present Geely Xingrui

GM

• 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
• 2017 Buick LaCrosse^[30]
• 2017–2019 Cadillac XT5^[8]
• 2018–2020 Buick Regal TourX (I4 AWD only)

Jaguar

• 2020–present Jaguar E-Pace (1.5t 3-cylinder engines)

Land Rover

• 2020–present Discovery Sport (1.5t 3-cylinder engines)
• 2020–present Evoque (1.5t 3-cylinder engines)

Lynk & Co

• 2017–present 01
• 2018–present 03
• 2020–present 05^[31]
• 2021–present 02
• 2021–present 09

Mitsubishi

• 2017–present Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (diesel engines)
• 2019–present Mitsubishi Delica (diesel engines)

Opel/Vauxhall

• 2017–present Opel Insignia
• 2017–present Opel Grandland X
• 2018–present Opel Combo
• 2020–present Opel Corsa
• 2020–present Opel Mokka
• 2021–present Opel Astra L^{[broken anchor]}

Peugeot

• 2017–present Peugeot 5008
• 2017–present Peugeot 308
• 2019–present Peugeot 3008 1.6 EAT8 & 2.0 EAT8
• 2018–present Peugeot 508 EAT8
• 2019–present Peugeot Rifter EAT8
• 2019–present Peugeot 208
• 2019–present Peugeot 2008
• 2022–present Peugeot 408

Polestar

• 2019–present Polestar 1

Renault

• 2024–present Renault Grand Koleos (4WD)

Škoda

• 2018–present Škoda Karoq (Australian market)
• 2020–present Škoda Octavia (some markets)

Volkswagen/MAN

• 2017–present Volkswagen Crafter and MAN TGE (transversely mounted engine only)
• 2018–present Volkswagen Tiguan (US version only)^[32]
• 2018–present Volkswagen Atlas (US version only)
• 2018–present Volkswagen Golf (US MK7 & MK8 in some markets)
• 2019–present Volkswagen Jetta (US version only)
• 2019–present Volkswagen Arteon (US version only)
• 2022–Volkswagen Taos (FWD models)^[33]

Volvo (TG-81SC/SD)

• 2014–2016 Volvo S80 II^[34]
• 2014–2016 Volvo V70 II^[35]
• 2014–2016 Volvo XC70 II
• 2014–2017 Volvo XC60
• 2015–2018 Volvo S60 II
• 2015–2018 Volvo V60
• 2014–present Volvo XC90 II^[36]
• 2016–present Volvo S90 II^[36]
• 2016–present Volvo V90 II^[36]
• 2016–present Volvo V40
• 2017–present Volvo XC60 II
• 2017–present Volvo XC40^[37]
• 2018–present Volvo V60 II^[6]
• 2018–present Volvo S60 III

See also

• List of Aisin transmissions
• List of Toyota transmissions
• Toyota A transmission
• Toyota U transmission