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Random question from someone who knows little about transmission, but aren't CVTs closer to giving the best of both worlds? I've driven automatic transmissions
by Spartan-S63 6y ago
Random question from someone who knows little about transmission, but aren't CVTs closer to giving the best of both worlds?
I've driven automatic transmissions all my life, but I've really enjoyed my CVT transmission because I can go into a seven-speed manual mode (that I mostly only use for engine braking).
- hindsightbias 6y agoReviews of many CVT equipped vehicles are pretty consistent in complaints about the transmissions. Have been looking at 5 different brands and while they offer better mileage, there are many complaints about gearing and reliability.
- roflchoppa3 6y agocheckout the gearboxes that mazda makes, they consistently get good reviews.
- OldHand2018 6y agoCar makers program CVTs to act like automatics, almost completely eliminating the benefit of a CVT. I’ve got a Subaru with a CVT and I’ve become used to it; I’ll never love it. Mine is the H6 engine paired to the heavy duty CVT. It’s a good thing it will last a long time, as it’s going to be my last Subaru (I’ve driven both the NA and turbo 4 with the CVT and would never buy one).
- bozzcl 6y agoSubaru CVTs are especially bad from what I've heard. I tried a WRX with one back in 2015, but unfortunately I wasn't too experienced with them to really tell how bad it was. Went with a manual a few years later, though.
- benjohnson 6y agoA perfect CVT is ideal from an technical standpoint. Manuals are just more fun if you enjoy that sort of thing - there's a bit of skill keeping the engine RPM in the power band. As an aside, I do a bit of track time in an Automatic - it's like having a super power if you're a novice as there's very few people who really know how to shift properly. That being said, a Manual is so much more fun.