2024年1月26日 · Even race cars have gotten in on CVTs — the SCCA’s Formula 500 spec open-wheel series allows them, and in the 90's, Formula 1 preemptively banned the CVT entirely out of fear cars equipped ...

2021年10月17日 · From what I've recalled, current CVT tech struggles with aggressively low gear ratios. Apparently, by having a physical 1st gear, Toyota can focus on having a better "shifting" CVT without concerns with acceleration performance from a dead stop.

2007年7月27日 · CVT - Should I Embrace It or Should I Fear it? This technology is new enough for me to want to avoid it until it has a more complete track record in consumer’s hands. I don’t understand why I should buy a car with this option when conventional automatic transmissions are fully developed and can get very good fuel mileage with a lockup final gear.

2022年9月11日 · For enthusiast driving, yes, a CVT isn’t really good, even the best of them. But for normal commuting which is what 95% of civic drivers buy them for, a good CVT like what you find in newer Hondas is better than a manual or a traditional auto trans: it’s lighter, smoother, and for most people, more efficient.

2025年2月23日 · Hi guys, almost went for a ElGrand E52… but stopped myself because of the constant bad reports of Nissan CVT failures. can anyone put my mind at rest towards Alphard/Velfire’s having somewhat decent reliability in this area? I’ve never had a CVT before, only traditional slush boxes and with the A...

2024年3月18日 · Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) are often misunderstood and labeled as unreliable. In this video, Andrew Markel explains why CVTs are actually efficient and durable when properly maintained, and why automakers like …

2023年4月22日 · CVTs have made gearheads upset because even the sloppiest of gear changes on a manual or automatic transmission impart some sort of "feel" to the driver while accelerating, and there is no such ...

2024年10月14日 · Continuously Variable Transmissions, or CVTs, are more common than you think. Audi, Subaru, Nissan, Ford, GM and many other automakers use CVT transmissions in cars and SUVs. There is no way to avoid them. Chances are there is one in your shop right now. What does CVT mean for technicians?

2019年4月26日 · The CVT Civics of the 10th generation have proven their might on the track and in the street. It's a capable transmission. Moreso than people like to give credit for. But they're quick, interesting, and pretty fun to drive. Turbos love 'em. Information on the OEM Honda CVT belt in the 10th gen Civics is extremely sparse.

Hey Scotty! I have 2012 Nissan Rogue Special Edition that has been in two accidents and it has 69,000 miles. Nissan CVTs worry me, should I consider g...