Cornwall drivers currently shopping for their new car have likely seen the acronym “CVT” in the vehicle’s description. What is a CVT transmission? CVT means “Continuously Variable Transmission.” Read ahead to learn more about CVT transmissions, and then, fill out a pre-approval and explore our new inventory to find a diverse selection of vehicles with CVT transmissions!
In layman’s terms, CVT, or continuously variable transmission, means a transmission that continuously shifts through gears while you are driving. Mechanical transmissions have a fixed number of gears and a hard shift between each. Shiftless transmissions, single-speed, and stepless transmissions are other names for CVT transmission. CVT transmissions shift seamlessly, giving you a smooth acceleration and increased fuel economy.
A mechanical transmission uses multiple intricate parts to shift through a predetermined number of gears, and a CVT uses a pulley system to shift gears. One pulley in the CVT connects to the engine and to the wheels. As a result, a CVT produces smooth, powerful acceleration as the pulleys move to power the wheels.
The CVT Transmission produces a wide array of benefits to Stratford drivers, including:
The benefits of a CVT transmission outweigh the drawbacks; there are a few downsides to take note of, including:
Now that you have an idea of the perks a CVT transmission brings to a vehicle’s performance, look at the models we offer with a CVT transmission:
With one of these Chevrolet, Buick, GMC model vehicles, Charlottetown drivers commute to Stratford to PEI just got smoother and savings at the gas pump.
Contact us with any questions you may have, and our expert staff can further explain driving a vehicle with a CVT. The best way to experience it is by visiting us to test drive!
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