Transmission Type by Car: CVT, Automatic or Manual / Toyota / Prius vToyota Prius v Transmission by year YearTransmission2017CVT (continuously variable)2016CVT (continuously variable)2015CVT (continuously variable)2014CVT (continuously variable)2013CVT (continuously variable)2012CVT (continuously variable) Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov).