wow that's *****...
IndyIan said:Subaru seems to do their CVTs right, too, not programming in a shudder to simulate shifts like most brands.
Actually they do. But its only during hard or moderate acceleration that you feel it. But it is not "fake" it jumps ratios. It does this else when it got up to redline it would have to stay there until the driver got off the gas. I think it would be to hard on the engine. As it is once it hits 5900 rpm iot "shifts" drops down to 5000 rpm..etc.
The CVT uses a chain vs a belt.
IndyIan said:Subaru seems to do their CVTs right, too, not programming in a shudder to simulate shifts like most brands.
Actually they do. But its only during hard or moderate acceleration that you feel it. But it is not "fake" it jumps ratios. It does this else when it got up to redline it would have to stay there until the driver got off the gas. I think it would be to hard on the engine. As it is once it hits 5900 rpm iot "shifts" drops down to 5000 rpm..etc.
The CVT uses a chain vs a belt.
Our Outback is set up be fully variable at light throttle, it will sit at 1800pm to from 0 to 100kmh . So you can have max fuel savings if you want, and if you drive "normal" it feels like a normal 7spd automatic. The main issue is off the line, especially if the trans is cold, the CVT can only handle so much torque and the torque converter multiplies torque until its locked. Also I think it has a strategy of leaving the TC unlocked on cold starts to help build up the trans fluid temps quicker. I don't find it too annoying but if you are someone who likes to leave rubber out of the parking lot at work, a CVT isn't for you.