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Indeed! A bit more research shows the Aisin AW F8FXX (also known as the Toyota TG-81SC and the GM AF50-8) has a wide range of SUV applications — BMW, GM, Mitsubishi (inc Pajero Sport), Lexus/Toyota, Volvo (inc XC90), Volkswagen (including the Amarok). Not the heaviest duty SUVs, by any measure, but still a decent range — it handles up to 480Nm. One of the touted features of this transmission is the durability of its clutches and the extended Lock-Up range that it handles (which may help with towing). Apparently, the alternative that BMW looked at but rejected was the ZF 9AT, the same as found in some Jeep FWD-based SUVs, and subject to some criticism.