[4] All-wheel drive transfer cases can be fitted to the AWTF-80 SC.
It also has the capability to achieve torque converter lock-up on all 6 forward gears, and disengage it completely when at a standstill, significantly closing the fuel efficiency gap between automatic and manual transmissions.
Gear shifting is managed by a computer program that oversees a clutch-to-clutch actuation that allows one clutch engage the instant the clutch from the previous gear disengages.
When idling and with the foot brake depressed neutral gear is selected automatically.
This helps to reduce internal temperatures and improve the fuel economy.