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Originally Posted by Pirelli P Zero
The NA Fits are the only ones in the world to use the 5AT, and that transmission was developed just for Americans to better suit their "driving habits." What could have changed that will now make the CVT acceptable?
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Try driving a 2007 Nissan Versa. Thanks to improved electronic controls used on the JATCO CVT found on the Versa, the latest CVT's minimize the "slipping clutch" feel that was the bane of older CVT units.
Also, because sales of the Civic sedan is very strong in both the USA and eastern Asia, demand for the 5AT transmission used on the Civic has pretty much taken up all the productive output of the factories that make that transmission. Since the current Fit uses essentially a slightly modified version of the Civic's 5AT unit, it would be better to certify the CVT for the new Fit for all markets including North America.