What trans is in 2006 Toyota solara?

Answer 1

There are two transmissions available depending on Solara model. With the V-6 engine all come with the 5-Speed Sequential Automatic Transmission w/ECT-i. It's a so-called "sport shift" transmission that (kind of ) allows you to shift for yourself or leave it in Drive like most auto transmissions.

In the sport-shift mode you move the shift lever back or forward to down or upshift. You can also leave it in a specific gear (like third or fourth) for driving around town and the transmission will shift like a normal auto trans until it gets to that gear then won't go any further. Here's the 'sort of' part. The transmission won't let the driver screw up. Try to downshift at too high a speed for a chosen gear and all you get is a 'beep' that's saying "not now stupid." If you fail to upshift to the next gear and the engine is nearing redline the shift will be made for you whether you move the lever or not.

The other transmission is a standard five-speed manual. It's only available on the SE Coupe and SE Sport Coupe with 4 cylinder engine.

BTW, if you have an '06 Solara but the original sales brochure is missing you can download one free from Toyota if you follow "related link" at the bottom of the page.

Cheers

I try not to tread on another persons answer, and the information in this one is excellent. I just wanted to add that I have listed on several sites that for the 06 Solara there are 3 different possibilities. The actual models are as follows.

SOLARA04-064 SP FWDV6 3.3LA541ESOLARA04-085 SP FWDV6 3.3LU151ESOLARA06-085 SP FWDL4 2.4LU250E

It makes a difference if you are trying to buy repair parts. If you open your driverside door and look at the information sticker you will find one of these numbers. It might be off by itself on the right side but it should be there. If its missing then you might be able to do a VIN number check. Jonathn1