Glossary / Transmission

CVT

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CVT is a kind of automatic gearbox that can change speeds smoothly, making the car feel more fluid and often improving fuel economy.

Technical Definition

CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission, a type of automatic transmission that changes gear ratios smoothly without fixed steps.

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