The 5-speed manual won't require any input, but the TOD control will use a manual override as on other rally VX's with pre-set torque splits.

For those wanting more power but are concerned with the durability of the 4L30E, take a look at the '04 TOD Axiom and Rodeo which use an Aisin tranny to handle the additional power of the direct injection engines. It's quite beefier than the 4L30E.