A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is an automatic transmission that can change through a continuous range of gear ratios, typically resulting in better fuel economy in gasoline applications. [1]

Mar 20, 2025 · A CVT is a type of automatic transmission that delivers seamless acceleration without interruption for gear shifts. Instead of fixed gears, it uses a pair of variable-width pulleys connected …

Feb 6, 2025 · CVTs alter the speed of an engine without the jolting shifts of a traditional automatic transmission. In short, a CVT can keep an engine spinning at the peak of its power band when more …

What Is a CVT Transmission? A CVT, or Continuously Variable Transmission, is a type of automatic transmission that constantly and seamlessly shifts through an unlimited number of gear ratios to …

Apr 15, 2025 · Learn everything you need to know about a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, before you buy your next vehicle.

Sep 4, 2023 · Fuel efficiency and lower emissions are the top benefits of continuously variable transmissions. The CVT’s ability to maintain optimal engine rpm and vehicle momentum through its …

Feb 28, 2025 · CVT automatic transmissions offer quicker acceleration, smoother shifting, while delivering maximum gas mileage and power out of an engine. Continuously variable transmissions …

Aug 29, 2023 · A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a type of automatic transmission that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions that use a set …

Dec 16, 2025 · Traditional automatic transmissions rely on a complex arrangement of planetary gear sets, providing a discrete, fixed number of ratios, such as six or eight speeds. The CVT uses a …

May 15, 2025 · What Is a CVT? Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) are changing how we drive today. Unlike old-school transmissions with fixed gears, CVTs give you smooth, seamless …