eli5: Why does a CVT transmission still “shift” if it can be in any position and move seamlessly as they say?

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eli5: Why does a CVT transmission still “shift” if it can be in any position and move seamlessly as they say?

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Because people are stupid and complained when CVT’s behaved like CVT’s ….

As an engineer I despise this fake shifting. It’s worse performance, worse comfort, and adds wear and tear. At least let me turn it off ffs…

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