2024 Nissan Sentra
06-21-23 | 03:52 PM
#16
Pole Position
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From: California
Hard to believe this is a lowly Sentra.
Interior looks awesome.
Since a CVT we will have to wait until someone does some driving in it and give us the scoop.
I've never drove a car with a CVT but I don't hear a lot of good things about them on here(CVT's), mostly noise complaints on how they sound and also how they feel.
Interior looks awesome.
Since a CVT we will have to wait until someone does some driving in it and give us the scoop.
I've never drove a car with a CVT but I don't hear a lot of good things about them on here(CVT's), mostly noise complaints on how they sound and also how they feel.
06-21-23 | 05:08 PM
#17
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https://www.carparts.com/blog/why-th...on-ever-built/
I just had a coworker's Murano CVT fail, $5000 to overhaul/replace, 2 months later someone rearended it and totaled it.
Why the Nissan CVT Is Quite Possibly the Worst Transmission Ever Built
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Nissan has been using continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in most of its vehicles since the early 2000s. In theory, CVTs are great because they provide a continuous, smooth transition of power for increased fuel economy.
But Nissan’s CVTs are also known for failing early on, which is why they’re the subject of many lawsuits. The transmissions are notorious for shuddering, making strange noises, overheating—and forcing the vehicle into a “limp” mode. Some would argue that Nissan’s CVTs are the worst transmissions ever built............................
But Nissan’s CVTs are also known for failing early on, which is why they’re the subject of many lawsuits. The transmissions are notorious for shuddering, making strange noises, overheating—and forcing the vehicle into a “limp” mode. Some would argue that Nissan’s CVTs are the worst transmissions ever built............................
06-21-23 | 07:52 PM
#20
Racer
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From: WA
CVT's have a bad reputation for the horrible Jatco garbage they put in Nissan and Mitsubishi. The ones that Toyota and Honda put in their cars are quite excellent. I had no concerns about mine lasting at least 200k miles if I kept the car. It was a 15 Accord.
06-21-23 | 07:57 PM
#21
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One of the most interesting CVTs is a relatively new design that Toyota has been recently using on some of their vehicles....I sampled one on the top-line Corolla XSE. It is a CVT design with a built-in first-gear like a conventional automatic. The transmission starts from a stop in the conventional first gear, by-passes the CVT drive-belt (which can give the unpleasant sensation of motor boating/rubber-banding), gets the car rolling, and then the CVT drive-belt takes over. Seems to operate quite well.
06-21-23 | 08:03 PM
#22
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One of the most interesting CVTs is a relatively new design that Toyota has been recently using on some of their vehicles....I sampled one on the top-line Corolla XSE. It is a CVT design with a built-in first-gear like a conventional automatic. The transmission starts from a stop in the conventional first gear, by-passes the CVT drive-belt (which can give the unpleasant sensation of motor boating/rubber-banding), gets the car rolling, and then the CVT drive-belt takes over. Seems to operate quite well.
Yep, Toyota and Honda have been designing their CVT's that way. At least I know Toyota has, I'm sure Honda as well. It was a pretty smooth car. Honda designed their CVT very well and I'm sure it's gotten better in time.
06-22-23 | 02:32 AM
#24
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From: California
One of the most interesting CVTs is a relatively new design that Toyota has been recently using on some of their vehicles....I sampled one on the top-line Corolla XSE. It is a CVT design with a built-in first-gear like a conventional automatic. The transmission starts from a stop in the conventional first gear, by-passes the CVT drive-belt (which can give the unpleasant sensation of motor boating/rubber-banding), gets the car rolling, and then the CVT drive-belt takes over. Seems to operate quite well.
06-22-23 | 02:38 AM
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5% MPG gain to appease the overlords.
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