Toyotas and Scions where you can row your own boat!

[Squint]

Snagged a sheet from the front desk that shows all of the models available 2013/2014 and has what transmissions they have (among other less useful information). Here's a list.

Yaris - 5MT - 3 and 5 door liftbacks - SE only.

Corolla - 6MT - Sedan and Sedan "Deluxe" only. (side note: apparently they redid the models - no longer L, LE, S for Corolla)

Matrix - 5MT - Base and S models only.

FJ Cruiser - 6MT - SR 4WD V6 only - not available on 2WD model.

Scion xB - 5MT

Scion xD - 5MT

Scion tC - 6MT

Scion FR-S - 6MT

They split Tacoma into two different lists because of all the options available - 2WD and 4WD.
Tacoma 2WD - 5MT - single cab, extra cab
Tacoma 2WD - 6MT - extra cab X-Runner V6

Tacoma 4WD - 5MT - single cab, extra cab
Tacoma 4WD - 6MT - extra cab V6, double cab V6

Vehicles that are NOT available with a manual:
Prius C, Prius, Prius Plug-In, Prius V, Camry (and Hybrid), Avalon, Venza, Rav4, Sienna, Scion iQ, Highlander (and Hybrid), Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tundra, and 4Runner.

Also, Toyota still uses a 4 speed automatic on some of their cheaper cars. Jeez.. 4 speed..

[tankinbeans]

I've read a few of the bits about the Corolla. Does it really have 3 different transmissions (4AT, CVT, 6MT) that can be hooked to the same engine? If so, why?

I'll confess that I don't really pay much attention to it because I'm not looking to buy, and may have misread something.

[Squint]

I've read a few of the bits about the Corolla. Does it really have 3 different transmissions (4AT, CVT, 6MT) that can be hooked to the same engine? If so, why?

I'll confess that I don't really pay much attention to it because I'm not looking to buy, and may have misread something.

You are correct, and I have no idea why. It makes like 0 sense to me. I guess it does show that Toyota is apparently trying to trend towards the CVT more often, and certainly away from sticks.

[tankinbeans]

Ugh.

Perhaps they're just hedging their bets and making sure they have something for everybody. That 4 speed jobbie is well tested at this point. Hasn't it been around for 20 years or more?

I still can't quite get to the point where a CVT would be something I'd want to put up with.

[Squint]

I still can't quite get to the point where a CVT would be something I'd want to put up with.

The only CVT I'd ever put up with is the Prius for 50+ mpg. Other than that, just give me a shifter. I would prefer a shifter in something like a Prius too... but Toyota, like previously mentioned, apparently hates them. The Tundra doesn't come with one at all. Nada, zip, zilch, zero. No manuals in a big truck possible.

[theholycow]

FJ Cruiser - 6MT - SR 4WD V6 only - not available on 2WD model.

Color me surprised!

[Boston Fit]

Overall, it's not a bad selection in these perilous times for manual transmissions. With the exception of the FJ Cruiser, it seems like Toyota is offering its smaller cars and trucks with stick. Strangely, the Scion iQ - their smallest car and one that would seem to pair well with a manual - is auto only. I wonder why that is; perhaps volumes are too small to justify two transmission choices.

[IMBoring25]

Strangely, the Scion iQ - their smallest car and one that would seem to pair well with a manual - is auto only. I wonder why that is; perhaps volumes are too small to justify two transmission choices.

It's available with a manual in other markets. It probably is a combination of sales volume and EPA regulations as it usually is in such cases.

[Squint]

Strangely, the Scion iQ - their smallest car and one that would seem to pair well with a manual - is auto only. I wonder why that is; perhaps volumes are too small to justify two transmission choices.

It's available with a manual in other markets. It probably is a combination of sales volume and EPA regulations as it usually is in such cases.

Not just auto only, CVT only. I remember a meeting ~a year ago when the iQ was coming out where they talked about having the CVT in there... though I don't remember if they just said it was a US thing or what.

[Rope-Pusher]

It's available with a manual in other markets. It probably is a combination of sales volume and EPA regulations as it usually is in such cases.

FMVSS Impact Testing needs to be repeated for the Amish in most transverse FWD powertrains.

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