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Nissan does this with their CVTs as well. Apparently they found that people didn't really like the "all one gear" feel, so they programmed in "gear changes" whe
by kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 4y ago
Nissan does this with their CVTs as well. Apparently they found that people didn't really like the "all one gear" feel, so they programmed in "gear changes" where the CVT changes ratio like an automatic. You still get the CVT advantage when going up a hill or stomping on the accelerator, though.
They've been phasing out their CVTs in favor of traditional automatics, though.
- SoftTalker 4y agoAutomatics now routinely have 7 or more gears. That's essentially a CVT for all practical purposes.
- csunbird 4y agoMy automatic (non DCT) car has 8 gears and I usually don’t even feel the shifts after 3rd gear at all.
- davewritescode 4y agoThey’re phasing them out because they’re total junk. The Jatco CVT is so unreliable it’s been known to die at 30k miles and has cost Nissan a fortune in lawsuits and recalls.
- kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 4y agoI've heard this, but have yet to experience it.