How is your experience with the GS 450h's CVT?
12-22-21, 11:09 AM
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12-29-21, 01:39 AM
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The only issue I have with my 13 CVT is when doing highway speeds, letting off the accelerator and then getting back on it; it is like going from neutral to drive at 60+. Other than that, it is fine. I've yet to try the paddle shifters as I don't see a need for them even when getting on it.
12-29-21, 01:42 AM
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Those gears in manual mode are fake. The engine revs to imitate a manual/automatic transmission, when in reality your not doing anything that's going to make it go any faster. Virtual shift points, all electronically controlled. The computer adjusts the cvt to a pre-set ratio that simulates a gear shift.
The successor to this are 4 stage eCVTs in the LS500h or LC500h. 4 gears.
11-18-22, 02:09 PM
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The only issue I have with my 13 CVT is when doing highway speeds, letting off the accelerator and then getting back on it; it is like going from neutral to drive at 60+. Other than that, it is fine. I've yet to try the paddle shifters as I don't see a need for them even when getting on it.
11-20-22, 11:25 AM
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I think it is the nature/product of the CVT and not necessarily a defect. Other than this observation, I am happy with the transmission. Wished the car was a bit quicker but hard to fault it while getting 27-30 mpg.
I think it is the nature/product of the CVT and not necessarily a defect. Other than this observation, I am happy with the transmission. Wished the car was a bit quicker but hard to fault it while getting 27-30 mpg.
11-20-22, 12:07 PM
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That elevated my worry a little, I will keep an eye on it since i have it for only a month or so, I am also chasing a slight vibration from wheels, that I decided to replace tires to fix it. Will see what future will bring in matter of reliability.
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