Japanese automatic transmission manufacturers
*Aisin
* Jatco (a joint venture between Nissan and Mitsubishi)
*Toyota
*Honda
Types of Japanese automatic transmissions
Torque converter automatic transmissions (automatic transmissions)
*Uses a hydraulic transformer to change the gear ratio.
* Shift smoothly but may be less efficient than other types.
*Widely used in Japanese cars.
Variable speed transmissions (CVT)
*Uses two cone-shaped pulleys connected by a belt.
* Provide smooth and stepless shifting, resulting in better fuel economy.
* Becoming increasingly common in Japanese cars.
Automated Manual Transmissions (AMT)
*Use a manual transmission with automatic gear shift.
* More economical than automatic transmissions, but may be less smooth when shifting.
* Less common in Japanese cars.
Double Clutch Transmissions (DCT)
*Uses two clutches for fast and smooth shifts.
* Provides the efficiency of manual transmissions, but with the convenience of an automatic transmission.
* Relatively new in Japanese cars, but becoming increasingly popular.
Multi-mode automatic transmissions
* Combine elements from different types of gearboxes, providing a wide range of functions.
*For example, some transmissions combine a torque converter with a clutch pack to improve efficiency.
Features of Japanese automatic transmissions
* Reliability: Known for their high reliability and durability.
*Smooth shifting: Torque converter and CVT transmissions provide smooth shifting.
* Efficiency: CVT and some multi-mode transmissions are optimized for fuel economy.
* Predictive shifting: Some transmissions use predictive shifting to optimize performance based on driving conditions.
*Sport Mode: Many transmissions have a Sport mode, which provides more aggressive shifting for improved performance.