CVT automatic downshift
#1
CVT automatic downshift
Quick question for you cvt owners. If you are in sport mode in say 6th gear with the paddle shifters, cruising down the highway and floor the accelerator, will the cvt automatically downshift, or stay in the gear you have selected? This is one of the things I enjoy about a manual...the ability to accelerate in gear without a harsh downshift like in an auto tranny.
#3
Quick question for you cvt owners. If you are in sport mode in say 6th gear with the paddle shifters, cruising down the highway and floor the accelerator, will the cvt automatically downshift, or stay in the gear you have selected? This is one of the things I enjoy about a manual...the ability to accelerate in gear without a harsh downshift like in an auto tranny.
But generally, D with Eco mode off or S if you aren't concerned about saving fuel work well - the cvt is pretty good at "right ratio, right time"...
#4
It will start to downshift automatically near 1300 RPM's when cold. Haven't tested redline yet.
In sport-number mode with paddles, it pretty much resembles a 7 speed manual except for the automatic high and low shifts.
Using the paddles is certainly more engaging and can serve a purpose, but I do notice my clutch leg feels a bit left out of the party. Just a different experience is all.
#5
The ironic thing is that the F1 cars that the flappy shifters are emulating don't have clutch pedals. Their "clutch" is a button on the steering wheel.
#7
And the left foot is actively used in F1, they brake with the left foot like in karting.
#8
This is one reason why CVTs never try to get max acceleration al low revs (besides optimizing the engine).
Last edited by gusvera; 06-05-2015 at 02:43 PM.
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