I see many auto maker especially Toyota switching to a CVT that some car reviewers ( Edmunds etc) seem to hate. That could be that old school transmissions are more attractive to car enthusiasts whereas the CVT is just fine for the typical commuter.
What is the difference between these two, reason. For the switch and should CVT be avoided?
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Cvt has to wheels and a belt. The wheels can use air or hydraulics to change their diameter. When they change the ratio can be almost infinitely adjusted so there’s a ton of “gears”. I say “gears” becuase they aren’t actually gears just different ratios.
The upside is that is is super economical since it can be at the most efficient ratio for fuel mileage all the time. Fixed gears cannot accomplish this.
It is also very smooth there are no clunky downshifts so it makes for a very smooth ride.
Jatco ruined their reputation with some poorly designed units, but most of the ones you will find today are very reliable.
Some manufacturers made them have fake shifts to seem more like traditional automatics which completely defeats the purpose but helps buyers feel more comfortable with something they know.
I was skeptical at first but really love my cvt. They are not engaging like a manual but they are good at what they are made for
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