Originally Posted By: dblshock
CVT another born of CAFE..that said I guess they're comming around, mine has good effeiciency, never stumbles..great on a steady cruise up and over hills and then it flies when I nail it for such a small displacement. I get north of 40mpg. traveling hard passing and left lane often. I'm sure the CVT is a big part of that.
don't forget the quieter ride of the CVT, less bouncy and jerky due to no gears making it VERY compliant ride. oh, 1 more, no engine braking.
CVT another born of CAFE..that said I guess they're comming around, mine has good effeiciency, never stumbles..great on a steady cruise up and over hills and then it flies when I nail it for such a small displacement. I get north of 40mpg. traveling hard passing and left lane often. I'm sure the CVT is a big part of that.
don't forget the quieter ride of the CVT, less bouncy and jerky due to no gears making it VERY compliant ride. oh, 1 more, no engine braking.
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