As a 3rd gen TRD OR 6MT owner, this is the achilles heel to the manual transmission. I'm not sure if it's the flywheel weight or the engine tuning, but the rev hang is almost comical. I'm disappointed but not surprised that they didn't fix this. Overall, it's an extremely clunky and cumbersome transmission when you try to hustle it which can be extremely frustrating, but I've grown to really enjoy it otherwise. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone other than die-hard manual enthusiasts though.
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16 votes
the Toyota aisin manual transmission shifts like a bag of fucking rocks.
The MT is a solid choice. I love my 2019 OR MT. I wouldn't trade it for any automatic vehicle.
Was disappointed with how it shifted.
My lady has a 2019 with manual transmission, she has about 85 thousand on it, no issues
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The brand is registered in Japan.
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Currently there are 5 reviews and 16 votes. Average rating — 3.2 out of 5. Vote balance: 8 up, 8 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of OEM Toyota manual transmission:
- Shift feel - notchy or grinding gear changes, making driving harder and risking damage - rated ambivalently. 3 points out of 5.
- Gear noise - whine or rumble in certain gears, noticeable on acceleration or coast - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
- Leaks - oil spots under the gearbox, a sign of fluid loss that can lead to failure - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
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