Yes, CVTs, especially of the nissan variety have had their share of issues. But just seems like swapping one problematic tranny for another.

 

As long as the 9-speed is less problematic than the CVT, it's a step in the right direction.

 

My sister recently traded in her 15 Murano for a RAV4. I think she had about 60k miles on the Murano. No issues with the CVT, but the rest of the vehicle was plagued with problems that the dealers couldn't seem to fix. She has sworn to never buy a Nissan again.

But with that said...I do think some of these new products they are coming out with look good, so I hope they can get it all sorted out.

 

Wow! It doesn’t look like a stylish minivan anymore. That picture looks pretty good. Hopefully it ends up looking like that.

 

Looks good.

In other news, I don't think I've ever hated an automotive "advancement" like I hate the CVT.

 

The CVT was never and "advancement", but rather a cost cutting and fuel saving measure for budget vehicles.

 

Although belt-driven CVTs didn't get much attention from automakers until about decade or so ago, the concept itself is nothing new. It goes back to the DAF of the early 1960s, a Dutch small-car design.

 

The CVT is the only reason I don't have one of these. Seriously, its a great near luxury family hauler, best third row in the business. I have the Z9 transverse 9 speed in my Pacifica, will take that all day over that CVT.

 

Nissan has been off my list since 2015 when my Murano need the transmission replaced within the first 18 months of ownership. I traded it in a few months later just as the transmission was beginning to fail again. It is exciting to be able to put Nissan and Infiniti back on my list again to consider for future purchases. Feedback is a gift and thankfully Nissan is starting to listen.

 

I would guess fuel economy. When they switched the Frontier from the old 4.0L and five-speed AT to the new 3.8L and nine-speed, highway mileage stayed the same at 20mpg, but overall actually dropped 1mpg to 15 (according to C&D testing). Clearly these numbers would be better in the Pathfinder/QX60, but they probably still wouldn't be good.

 

I'd have to see them in person for sure, but I think I'd rather save the $10,000+ and get the new Pathfinder Platinum instead of the QX60.

 

how does that even work? Is the car 250lbs heavier now?

 

I prefer the smoother luxury look and feel of the Infiniti.

 

both Nissan and Infiniti have been challenged with sourcing proper components with quality like Toyota.
Had 2 Infinitis years ago constant brake rotor issues warping.
the funny part, the dealer network doesn't support its customer base even with corporate involved, so they lose customers for life.

design and good products today do not diminish customers that were not supported from the brand...

that's why Lexus IS a success

 

To be fair rotor warpage is a very common Lexus issue too. Every Lexus I have ever owned has suffered from rotor warpage, and both my LSs I did brake jobs very early before they were needed and replaced the rotors and pads with better quality aftermarket parts.