Are CVTs Bad? Why Mazda Avoids CVT Transmissions
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Are CVTs bad transmissions? Why don't people like CVTs?
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Mazda continually develops clever engineering solutions to their cars.
What many companies might call old technology, Mazda finds a way to reinvent and improve in as many ways as possible. The Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota Rav4 Hybrid all use CVT transmissions. If everyone in the segment is doing it, surely there's a reason, right? Mazda has their own plan, with uniquely developed automatic and manual transmissions for their lineup. This video will focus on Mazda's automatic transmission style, a 6 speed planetary box with a torque converter, but also some very clever implementations to improve efficiency and driver feel. Zoom zoom or whatever.
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I let a Datsun 2000 roadster and a Honda S2000 get away from me years ago due to indecision on my part, something that I much regretted later. Make sure that you really want/have to do this.
@orientaldagger6920 4 жыл бұрын
Wow and only FIVE owners !
@sr420det 4 жыл бұрын
Oh no s2000 owners have such a bad rep in my opinion. No wonder you got the gas use at idle wrong.
@alkiou3613 5 жыл бұрын
Transmission goals: low maintenance, durability, efficiency.
@EngineeringExplained 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like 3 pedals to me. :)
@blakestone75 5 жыл бұрын
Engineering Explained approved.
@Bierkameel 5 жыл бұрын
I love my Honda Accord 5 speed automatic with torque converter. The car is 7 years old but I bought it with 3 year unlimited warranty, Honda has a lot trust in their products, no other company would do this. Before this Honda I drove a Toyota hybrid with CVT and I hated it.
@basithph8958 5 жыл бұрын
That’s manual for me
@godofdestructiondiecast6756 5 жыл бұрын
Just avoid the Nissan CVT and you'll be all right
@danogh2227 5 жыл бұрын
"If you wanna have fun you should get a car not crossover." You've just roasted millions of people and their vehicles mate. I like it, well done.
@EngineeringExplained 5 жыл бұрын
"But how will I fit my plywood sheets in the back?!" Who are these people that need so much plywood?! Rent a uhaul for the day, it's literally $20 plus fuel haha.
@danogh2227 5 жыл бұрын
@@EngineeringExplained Or just ask a friend for a crossover, everyone has a friend with one nowadays 😂
@spakeschannel 5 жыл бұрын
@@EngineeringExplained Especially since usual cars most of the time have better gas mileage. Just... *facepalm* That said, I can understand if someone does use that much storage frequently (like instruments for doing electric wiring, camping, biking or just wheelchairs for babies, dunno how they are called in english).
@DavidPruitt 5 жыл бұрын
Crossovers are a waste of effort, they're for people that have the same lack of identity and ability that crossovers do. Buy a car, a real SUV, or a Forestor make up your mind instead of buying something that's bad at everything.
@aGuyWhoPatsDogs 5 жыл бұрын
@@EngineeringExplained not offended because I totally get what you're saying, but my Crosstrek 6MT is super fun. And it is slooooow with a manual that leaves something to be desired. Fun comes in many different packages, and capability in poor driving conditions is one! Love the channel, thanks for the great content!
@matthewmcclain1316 5 жыл бұрын
This is why I like mazda. They always do things a little differently. It's rare to see a company of that size still willing to try different things. Super cool!
@jazz_addict7079 4 жыл бұрын
@japcrap Have you actually compared gas mileage ratings between Mazda and competing equivalents ? In reality, Mazda significantly lags behind in this regard (along with Kia/Hyundai). Otherwise, I'd seriously consider buying one.
@RadX666 4 жыл бұрын
@@jazz_addict7079 I've been driving 2.0 petrol Mazda 3 over the last 2 years. Average mpg over 30k miles is 50.4. Admit I'm an edge case with a lot of roads that are at the sweet spot of 50mph. However I can easily maintain 45mpg at 70mph cruising or around urban roads. To me that appears class leading - most competing brands do not seem to be able to achieve either their on-paper mpg or performance figures.
@jazz_addict7079 4 жыл бұрын
@@RadX666 My mistake-- I shouldn't have repeated any blanket statements I'd read about Mazdas and I don't doubt the accuracy of what you report. However, in terms of the class of vehicle I need, the Mazda CX-5 does, along with Kia/Hyundai, lag behind many of its competitors.
@shhhdontshout 4 жыл бұрын
Are u sure?im using mazda, amd im getting better gas mileage than cvt equivalent from other brands say toyota n honda.
@JedTaneo 4 жыл бұрын
Yup. They even made the Rotary Engine Research Department after embracing the german invention. They wanna be different.
@iqbal55 4 жыл бұрын
I know Jason's not driving hard, but still have so much respect for him to be able to explain complex engineering stuff while driving at the same time!
@vitor2650 2 жыл бұрын
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@steveroach2959 Жыл бұрын
Seemed like he did that all in one continuous take. While driving. Phenomenal!
@anhiirr 3 ай бұрын
dudes just built different and his content is a cut above whats on YT for good reason too.
@ColonelRPG 5 жыл бұрын
"Cars made for car journalists" XD That's a brilliant way of putting it :P
@DavidPruitt 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize this until he said it. Its completely true. I know someone that has a dual-clutch transmission. He liked it, at first. But then maintenance and the annoyances of the shifting got to him. I also know a few people that bought cars with CVTs, one doesn't care, the other loves the fuel economy (won't shut up about it in fact). Yet the only people that I know that buy Mazdas know zip about transmissions, engines or anything else. So yeah, it seems like they build cars for journalists and people that buy cars based on that. Works for them I suppose.
@chm2 5 жыл бұрын
Not just car journalists, but also KZfaq car review channel subscribers.
@ghodkiller000 5 жыл бұрын
James May said this 1000 years ago, also about related Nurburgring.
@RobbieFitzgerald 5 жыл бұрын
I disagree. I think theyre made for driving enthusiasts.
@isaakwelch3451 5 жыл бұрын
@@RobbieFitzgerald People always say this but I've never understood why. The majority of their cars, especially newer ones, are boring and plain. They have a sporty image which is held up entirely by the miata as far as I can tell
@gordythecreator 5 жыл бұрын
Most of "those" people don't even know they have CVT
@hellouser5498 5 жыл бұрын
True, i had friends bought cvt and dsg and they think its automatic. Anything thats not manual its automatic.
@jumhig 5 жыл бұрын
That's partly because manufacturers and sales people don't like to use the word CVT. They tell the customer that it's an automatic.
@RandomNumber141 5 жыл бұрын
@@jumhig Isn't an automatically controlled CVT still an "automatic" ?
@zo1dberg 5 жыл бұрын
@@1Slamalama1 It's still an automatic. You're not shifting gear ratios manually.
@masonhendrix807 5 жыл бұрын
@@zo1dberg there's no gear ratios to shift
@YodaPala 4 жыл бұрын
Big time respect for Mazda, refuse to dip into CVT’s and never made a hybrid. Instead went with the skyactiv route with totally re-engineer’d the whole car, made it lighter and stronger. And went with the super high compression gas engine.....good going IMHO
@slimthug660 3 жыл бұрын
Mazda has CVTs and a hybrid Mazda 3. Just not sold in the usa. The Mazda Axela has a cvt engine. And the Mazda 3 hybrid has a cvt transmission also
@YodaPala 3 жыл бұрын
Slim Thug >>Ah, good to know, thanks for the info
@infiniteblaz3416 3 жыл бұрын
Slim Thug It’s smart they don’t sell them here in the U.S. Considering how the roads and drivers here are compared to other countries.
@LordOfSilense 3 жыл бұрын
@@slimthug660 Mazda 3 is sold in the USA, it's just rebadged as the Scion iA/ Toyota Yaris
@brianh.8758 3 жыл бұрын
@@LordOfSilense The Mazda 3 was always sold in the USA, just not the hybrid version. The Scion iA is a weird version of the Mazda 2.
@colepeterson9961 5 жыл бұрын
Mazda is so much better without ford involved.
@trata1964 5 жыл бұрын
Anyone is better without Ford involved.
@Dongzzzzzz 5 жыл бұрын
And Ford got worst when they let go of Mazda.
@jerryp2433 5 жыл бұрын
I know a Ford fanboy who is convinced that Mazda stole Ford tech....I guess pride makes people lie to themselves.
@MJT-DA 4 жыл бұрын
@@jerryp2433 ikr the ford st would of not existed if it wasn't for the mazda speed 3 they literally have the same block and slightly different internals
@ziggyz8345 4 жыл бұрын
@@jerryp2433 ford makes mazdas engines, mitsubishi used to make them for mazda in the early 2000s
@dragonballtorture 5 жыл бұрын
To be fair, most buyers of this segment probably don't even know what a CVT is
@RealNameNeverUsed 5 жыл бұрын
Cars are getting quieter and quieter these days and DCTs and ATs are getting smoother. The differences in their working are not easily distinguishable anymore.
@alfamaniacs 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@lamper2 5 жыл бұрын
BUYERS?
@olid.7568 5 жыл бұрын
fried rice true!!!!
@johna7287 5 жыл бұрын
@@RealNameNeverUsed But the less moving parts the less likely catastrophic failure results and the less overall cost for a rebuild... DCT's are way over engineered junk IMHO and At's are getting smoother due to better engineering. BUT a CVT will always beat a AT in efficiency in shifting. Not to mention CVT are almost 20+ years old just fairly new to the American market :P
@Wyvernzombie 5 жыл бұрын
That engine has cup holders!!!
@EngineeringExplained 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, "drink warmers."
@PinkPonk10 5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha i lol'd
@drivedb7 5 жыл бұрын
Wyvernzombie - This joke is at least 5-years-old by now...
@ytechnology 5 жыл бұрын
@@tcroft2165 Mazda = Cars and Coffee
@groundshakersociety6637 5 жыл бұрын
You need somewhere to put your beer when working on the car.
@myMotoring 4 жыл бұрын
5:54 cup holders under the hood. I need that!
@myMotoring 4 жыл бұрын
@Luis Velez they like it warm
@zlatkozivkovic8694 3 жыл бұрын
Well, you should be able to use otherwise waisted engine heat.
@ubacow7109 4 жыл бұрын
Mazda is what you get when you want a bit of Germaness in your ultra reliable Japanese car.
@MaestroTJS 4 жыл бұрын
Mazda = VW's that work properly
@ubacow7109 4 жыл бұрын
@@MaestroTJS facts
@vangrindz8650 4 жыл бұрын
Mazda = Poor man's BMW You can even abbreviate certain Mazda models to piss off bimmer fanboys: M3 (Mazda3) 'X5 (CX-5)
@MaestroTJS 4 жыл бұрын
@@vangrindz8650 Or you could call it a 3 series.
@lzh4950 4 жыл бұрын
@@vangrindz8650 Reminds me when BMW couldn't call their M-power-ed X5 the MX5, because copyright 😉
@lordhumungous7908 5 жыл бұрын
It's got cup holders in the engine cover to keep your coffee warm. Pretty clever Mazda.
@jannepoikonen9388 4 жыл бұрын
Zoom zoom thinking from Mazda and you guys.
@jasonlisonbee 4 жыл бұрын
There are cook books for using your engine compartment as an oven while driving.
@aytugdemir1323 4 жыл бұрын
I was hoping somebody was actually thinking the same thing as me!
@yelapa999 4 жыл бұрын
Oh dear. I thought those were for soup.
@yourallbrainwashed 4 жыл бұрын
I actually do warm my coffee from my engine.
@JClark-34695 5 жыл бұрын
My 2017 Mazda6 is the best overall car I've ever owned, and I've owned a LOT of cars! Mazda just gets it, and the day they finalized their divorce from Ford is the best thing to ever happen to that wonderful little company.
@AlxN52 5 жыл бұрын
J. Clark yes. Ford was destroying mazda reputation
@GT-pl1wx 4 жыл бұрын
Also got a "6"! 100.000 miles without any issue! Volkswagen..., never again!!!
@vikramgupta2326 4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the Mazda consumer club, but so far I'm liking it. I've historically been a Nissan and Ford man, so going with Mazda was a "big step". Time will tell!
@h247ap1 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had a Toyota doe? Lol
@daniellaw5285 4 жыл бұрын
Mazda is like Morgan. Small but does things right.
@vince_only_way_is_up 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for avoiding the CVT MAZDA !!
@aitorbleda8267 4 жыл бұрын
They embraced the plastic engine.. not sure that will last..
@brianlee4629 4 жыл бұрын
Same with Hyundai and Kia as well. Nissan and Subaru's CVTs are horrible, avoid them like the plague.
@mohamad-q8s 4 жыл бұрын
@@aitorbleda8267 No they didnt
@Jupiter__001_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@aitorbleda8267 Their engines are not plastic. There are pieces of plastic heatshielding shroud on top of the engine. It is a simple five second job to remove to service the engine, and then again to replace.
@BrianYYH 3 жыл бұрын
Aitor Bleda they the air box and the top cover is plastic, but once those are out, it’s almost all metal. Changed my Mazda3 engine and transmission fluids last week and looked pretty good underneath the cover
@vikramgupta2326 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a CX-5 a month ago. I was on the fence between that and a Subaru Forester. One of the factors in my decision making was my reluctance to get a car with a CVT.
@va4vi579 4 жыл бұрын
Good call - I got a letter from Subaru giving me an extended warranty for the CVT on my 2018 Forester to 100K. Sounds good to get an extended warranty, but in reality it means they are having trouble and dealing with complaints.
@vikramgupta2326 4 жыл бұрын
@@va4vi579 Thanks, I appreciate that data point. I heard mixed feedback on CVTs. Some said they had no problems, and that Subaru CVTs were fine, unlike some other makes. But the overall negative input made me sufficiently wary. Plus, Mazda was offering great financing on the CX-5.
@schinianelli5547 4 жыл бұрын
@@vikramgupta2326 CVT'S are made by JATCO, subsidiary of Nisson (they also make for subaru, honda, etc EXCEPT Toyota) TOYOTA MAKES THEIR OWN. and we all know the problems Nisson has w/CVT's
@perrys5150 4 жыл бұрын
@@schinianelli5547 Actually Honda designs and builds their own CVTs in house.
@perrys5150 4 жыл бұрын
@Ricky rocky why did you think they aren't??
@LuqmanHM 5 жыл бұрын
You forget 1 more transmission goal...RELIABILITY
@stephenpowstinger733 5 жыл бұрын
Yes. 1. How long before a failure. 2. How much to repair.
@mannu79 5 жыл бұрын
You're right. Apparently this is not an engineer's goal anymore. A few years ago transmissions used to last up to 150 to 200 thousand miles without any issues and now you'll be happy if it last over 100 thousand miles with the CVT transmissions in it. Nissan has one of the worst CVT transmissions out there and the company that makes there transmissions is also selling it to Honda, Subaru, BMW and and few other companies that I can't think of right now.
@arisavvides1970 5 жыл бұрын
@@mannu79 Jatco sell their crappy CVT;s to Nissan & Mitsubishi. Honda make their own, and I don't recall any BMW'S using CVT's.
@blurglide 5 жыл бұрын
How often do you see a Nissian Cube still on the road? They've only been out of production for 5 years.
@mannu79 5 жыл бұрын
@@arisavvides1970 I'm sorry you're right Honda makes your own but they do make it for other companies also BMW is one of them and I believe Subaru is another one.
@Corkfish1 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a Honda guy and in 2014 I was going to buy an Accord. Hated the CVT and bought a Mazda 6. 100,000 miles later I've been very happy with my decision. I will not buy a CVT.
@Bartonovich52 5 жыл бұрын
The 2016 and up Civic is nearly 2000s and earlier Accord sized and comes with a stick in nearly every trim. That’s what I bought.
@user-wo1ur5tz9d 4 жыл бұрын
Hondas are disappointing me with only the civic being the only car that has potential tuning, and even thats a cvt. Hopefully they bring their old golden cars back with manuals
@pilerks1 4 жыл бұрын
Why do you think a cvt is wrong
@Corkfish1 4 жыл бұрын
@@pilerks1 I question their durability and reliability. Some manufacturers are having problems with them
@craigzilla100 4 жыл бұрын
How is the newer model 6 holding up? Any issues? The cylinder shut-off feature scares me. Other than that, I love the way they look! I have a Mazdaspeed6, tons of problems, but that's an entirely different car..
@Nikephorus 3 жыл бұрын
I purchased a 2020 Mazda CX-5 a couple months ago. I test drove a lot of CUV's and the Mazda was definitely the most fun to drive. One of the main things I was trying to avoid was a CVT transmission. They might be efficient, but I find when you want power for whatever reason they are slow to react. The engine revs high and not much happens for a few seconds until it finally realizes you want to accelerate.
@pinecedar180 6 ай бұрын
Toyota/lexus hybrids have an eCVT and they dont have any issues that have been widely reported. They run just fine.
@rjscott6116 4 жыл бұрын
When the belt goes in that cvt, who ever owns it will know the meaning of the word "expensive" intimately.
@davidblommer8304 3 жыл бұрын
I did with my Nissan Maxima 😂😤
@HCkev 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidblommer8304 yeah Nissan doesn't have a very good reliability record with their CVT transmission, and they put it everywhere
@joewwilliams 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're saying "twerk converter"...
@AndyE30 5 жыл бұрын
I mean.....
@FairladyS130 5 жыл бұрын
The CX5 is a top seller in it's class in Australia.
@geethsan1567 4 жыл бұрын
Ceei Axe Faiyve
@blazbohinc4964 4 жыл бұрын
@@geethsan1567 read that in Hugh Jackman's voice
@thebeautifulones5436 4 жыл бұрын
Streuth!
@Dongzzzzzz 4 жыл бұрын
Australians love Mazda based on my observation.
@jamesfrench7299 4 жыл бұрын
A favourite among the middle aged crowd.
@mikerearden2083 4 жыл бұрын
Owned Honda's for the past two decades. Just traded in my 2017 Accord for a Mazda 6 GTS and I'm not looking back. CVT was a big reason.
@adriannalundasan7570 4 жыл бұрын
CVT: (continuous various troubles)
@heroichitsuji 4 жыл бұрын
Severely underrated comment
@crinacIe 3 жыл бұрын
CBT
@RobBCactive 3 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of Toyota hybrids with CVTs that just seem to work. Smooth drive and very responsive, I'd have another or manual gearbox, never an automatic.
@kevtn8 3 жыл бұрын
@@RobBCactive That's because Toyota hybrid are using form of planetary gear CVT which is rock solid and well proven. The Subaru , Honda and Nissan , Audi are all belt and pulley so sooner or later something will go wrong and break. I traded in my 2013 Accord due to horrible symptoms of Cvt for Mazda 6 because i wasn't going to pay 10k for new cvt in future because warranty was already over. 110k miles on my 6 and no issues at all. No more Cvts for me.
@JamesSmith-dn8lb 5 жыл бұрын
I love CVT in theory. But after having 2 die on me, I'll stick with my 5 speed.
@captainobvious5378 5 жыл бұрын
I've had a Nissan CVT that failed in a short amount of time, so I bought another one thinking it's just that one transmission was bad. Boy was I wrong. New one broke even faster than the last. Will never buy another Nissan/ CVT after that experience
@user-os8sq3uh4n 5 жыл бұрын
@@captainobvious5378 just don't buy Nissan. Their CVT problems are common.
@isaakwelch3451 5 жыл бұрын
Clutch pedal for the win
@Summit900 5 жыл бұрын
@@captainobvious5378 I would honestly love to get a Nissan Maxima/Altima with a 3.5. I really like the looks inside and out. But won't ever buy one with a CVT. I've been looking into Inifiniti though. A lot of those come with Auto's and not CVT's.
@AndyE30 5 жыл бұрын
@@Summit900 just don't get Nissan at all anymore. Not until they break partnership with Renault. It's French. It's bad.
@keifuchan7265 5 жыл бұрын
Zoom Zoom. Don't ever stop Mazda and become boring like the rest.
@user-os8sq3uh4n 5 жыл бұрын
Then it would be zoOOOOOOOOOOOOOom
@isaakwelch3451 5 жыл бұрын
That came and past a long time ago
@duncansebastian 5 жыл бұрын
Indeed. For now, they are a lot of things, but definitely not boring. Inspiring!
@isaakwelch3451 5 жыл бұрын
@@duncansebastian No, that's what I was saying. Mazda lost it's charm and soul a long time ago. They still manage to ride on a sporty image which I don't understand
@macalister8881 5 жыл бұрын
I have yet to see one mazda that zooms , 0 to 100 km,s in 4 seconds is not what any mazda does.. zoom zoom .. not ..
@SonicSP 4 жыл бұрын
I bought my Third Generation Mazda 3 precisely because it didnt have a CVT.
@MrTubeniko 3 жыл бұрын
Me too and my cx5 had a transmission failure at 30,000kms!
@akgonen60 3 жыл бұрын
thats the same thing im gonna do im saving to get a cx 5 and a cx3 ... simply because they dont use cvt cvt probably the most garbage transmission ever on the road id go mazda all day
@valjune 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!! That was very interesting on learning specifically how a Mazda transmission operates. Knowing the efficiency and reliability of a transmission is a huge selling point for those of us whom hate the disconnected feel of the simulated shifts of CVT. It would be awesome to see you do the same type of video explaining specifically how the design of the Honda automatic 10 speed transmission operates. Thank you for sharing all your engineering fun facts!!
@georgeschneider2414 4 жыл бұрын
ValJune I am a rideshare driver and my 2016 CVT Toyota Corolla LE has 161000 miles, no issues at all 🤷♂️👀 Proper maintenance is the key. For Corolla, you need to change the transmission fluid every 60000 miles. You also need to change the filter and clean the three magnets. “DNY automotive “channel shows the proper way to change the trans fluid.
@0163844098 5 жыл бұрын
Its 12.a.m. here, I'm sick, have exams tomorrow first thing in the morning and I'm watching Engineering Explained. I have no regrets.
@RomeoYouMust 5 жыл бұрын
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@bretskipper665 4 жыл бұрын
Hope 1 day u will become a car engineer 👍😂
@nooranik21 5 жыл бұрын
Mazda makes amazing planetary automatic transmissions. It is easily the best part of my own Mazda. 10/10 would recommend a Mazda automatic transmission for anyone that enjoys driving, but doesn't want the faff of a manual.
@F0XD1E 5 жыл бұрын
I find my 2018 mazda 3 in normal mode is not as quick to downshift as I would like. I come from bigger v6/v8 American engines with like 4 gears and they didn't require me to stomp the throttle coming out of a corner to get meaningful power. I do get very good mileage though, average of 31.7 over the last year and 10k miles, so at least there's that. If you want to get on it and pop it in sport mode it's a pretty spritely power train.
@EmmaCross94 5 жыл бұрын
"faff of a manual" ... faff of a manual...? ... NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNAAANIIII
@nooranik21 5 жыл бұрын
@@EmmaCross94 Bruh. Communting in heavy traffic with a stick sucks. I've done it a lot. Nothing is worse than getting off of work tired and beat to sit in traffic and have an aching left foot.
@EmmaCross94 5 жыл бұрын
@@nooranik21 fair
@Patrick94GSR 5 жыл бұрын
nooranik21 369,000 miles in my manual Integra GSR. Never going automatic if I can help it. But our cx5 auto isn't bad.
@pakopepefdez185 4 жыл бұрын
I love that Mazda engine, its sound, its performance and those two cupholders.
@SinfulEuphxria 5 жыл бұрын
By getting rid of CVTs, Mazda is making a shot at reliability. As someone who works in the transmission industry, CVTs don't last long at all and they cannot be rebuilt. Also, can you look at the Fiat 500 transmission? If I read the info right, the automatic and manual are almost 95% similar, with lots of interchangeable parts
@user-oq3lv6lv7x 5 жыл бұрын
Euphoria.10 toyota has been using cvts since the early 2000’s. Plus there’s a difference between the cvt in their hybrids and nissans cvt
@listtamaru 5 жыл бұрын
Can you elaborate on "CVTs don't last long at all and they cannot be rebuilt"?
@SinfulEuphxria 5 жыл бұрын
@@listtamaru How long they last depends on the driver, but generally you can expect 100k. And there's no parts sold for them, because they habe no OEM support, whereas an automatic has multiple manufacturers per part such as Raybestos, Alto, etc.
@Bimbo-Balls 5 жыл бұрын
@@user-oq3lv6lv7x True. Toyotas build their own CVTs, as where Nissans have theirs built by a Japanese company called Jatco(Which have been really bad in terms of reliability).
@lttsr 5 жыл бұрын
Alex jatco is Nissan lol. Nissan builds their own transmissions. It’s like Aisin and Toyota
5 жыл бұрын
5:46 it's very cool that Mazda thinks about the car enthusiasts and mechanics and provides some cup holders on the engine cover! Thumbs up for that!
@darshan.sk37 5 жыл бұрын
That's for pouring oil into the engine. Hope someone doesn't pour coffee into the engine.
@johna7287 5 жыл бұрын
@@darshan.sk37 or forgets to screw the oil cap on.... I've had it happen and then a ton of smoke came pouring from the hood due to the engine burning the oil
@MarioDallaRiva 3 жыл бұрын
An auto journalist once coined it "Continuously Annoying Transmission".
@jamessalter4747 4 жыл бұрын
Another advantage of a torque converter that spends more time locked up, locks up more frequently ect. is that the transmission fluid will stay cooler, and the life of the transmission fluid will increase. One of the biggest wearing aspects onto transmission fluid is the shearing and heat load caused by the torque converter, especially in the vortex flow portion of its operation. Love the videos man! thanks for the good work and i think it's time i subscribed :)
@thetechlibrarian Жыл бұрын
Makes sense, but I heard these transmissions are kind of hard on the fluid, reliable, but just kind of beat up on the fluid
@deet4895 5 жыл бұрын
"Why Mazda Avoids CVT Transmissions"? because Mazda is a cool car company and CVT Transmissions aren't cool.
@smokestack9795 5 жыл бұрын
Dee T ....Lexus LC 500h uses a CVT transmission and it’s a much cooler car than any Mazda can develop. It’s not about the CVT it’s about the quality of the CVT transmission that car manufacturers use. The majority of drivers just want to get from point A to point B, they don’t care about the driving experience.
@chrismccarthy284 5 жыл бұрын
Smoke Stack Idk man...mazda produced rotary cars. and still use rotaries in some race cars.. Lexus is just toyota with leather seats
@RickTrajan 5 жыл бұрын
@@smokestack9795 LC 500>h< eCVT
@berengerchristy6256 5 жыл бұрын
@@chrismccarthy284 except for the LFA
@deet4895 5 жыл бұрын
@@smokestack9795 Given the money I'm pretty sure Mazda could make a Lexus LC type car, however with their current financial standing they can't. you are right tho, the Lc500h is a very cool car, but, the V8 equipped version is cooler and it uses a traditional Automatic. 😎
@markkaupas8921 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a beautiful red Mazda CX5 for my wife minus the turbo and when you put it in the sport mode it scoots along just fine and makes it fun to drive. My wife is 62 years old but she puts a lot of miles on her cars every year so no need for the turbo. The interior is very nice vs the other crossovers and the drivers seat gives me plenty of room for my 6 ft -195lb frame when ever I drive it. The Honda seat was very cramped. Always been a Honda car and Toyota truck owner but the Mazda CX5 won me and my wife over this time around.
@robertotejeda1613 10 ай бұрын
Just bought a 2023 Mazda 3 Hatch NA! Videos like this one are so helpful, cheers and thank you.
@davidderolph2845 4 жыл бұрын
I think I've just listened to the man who talk the longest without taking a breath.
@nathananderson3845 5 жыл бұрын
My biggest concern with CVTs is reliability. I'm one of what is apparently the super rare people that buys a car to drive it till it dies, and transmission repairs are expensive. If they can prove to be reliable for 300K + miles then I'd be more on board with them
@EngineeringExplained 5 жыл бұрын
Good friend of mine has a Murano with 200k on the original transmission. Of course, one data point doesn't tell the full story (just like one CVT failing at 40k miles doesn't tell the full story).
@ZeerXX 5 жыл бұрын
My 2009 murano has over 150 000 miles on the original transmission. Zero issues.
@michaelgrant5258 5 жыл бұрын
@@EngineeringExplained Is it the convertible? lol
@fat1234568 5 жыл бұрын
Toyota and Honda have good reliability in theirs
@samusaran7317 5 жыл бұрын
Nathan Anderson Most people dont change their fluids like they should. People think they only need to pay attention to tires, brakes, engine oil/brake fluid and thats about it. Of course its not going to last long doing that...
@quixilver09 5 жыл бұрын
Love my new 2018 Mazda 6 Signature. It's exactly what you said. When I hit 75% throttle, it doesn't need to downshift, the turbo spools and it just sets you back. Love that approach!
@ramonpena3011 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason. Big fan, thanks for all the hard work. I believe that a lot of people have no clue about a CVT
@mikukumiku 3 жыл бұрын
Happy owner of a CX-5 here. I don't have the turbocharged variant (just the 2.0L PRO model), but I can say, yes, this is an immensely enjoyable car to drive. Thanks for explaining the quirks of the transmission, as I do notice how shifting is almost imperceptible, but I have always wondered why the car seems to want to force itself on 2nd gear when going up a steep incline. If I enter the incline without enough momentum, it tends to try and remain on the higher gear instead of shifting down. This is perhaps the only instance I've ever had to jump in and help the car out by shifting down, but is this perhaps a result of what you were explaining regarding Mazda wanting high torque? Thanks again, I'm new to your channel, but I'm loving all the content you share.
@lukerinderknecht2982 5 жыл бұрын
Love my CX-5 & MX-5 and everything Mazda does. Was just in a rental car for a week while on vacation, it was a Nissan with a CVT... Felt absolutely horrible to drive and sounded even worse.
@terryhsiao1745 5 жыл бұрын
Love my 19 mx-5 as well. My mom has a cx-5. Sadly regular folks don't appreciate Mazda
@lukerinderknecht2982 5 жыл бұрын
@@terryhsiao1745 yup, I am fairly new to the brand (was a VW guy before). I had no idea how unique they were, how well balanced they drove, and all the innovations they're still doing in the ICE space. Loved my CX-5 so much I ended up buying an NC Miata a few months later.
@terryhsiao1745 5 жыл бұрын
@@lukerinderknecht2982 do a track day. It will change your life .. love the ND on the track
@lukerinderknecht2982 5 жыл бұрын
@@terryhsiao1745 yeah I need to. I joined a local Miata club, we get a good track deal but haven't had time yet this summer to take it out!
@terryhsiao1745 5 жыл бұрын
@@lukerinderknecht2982 enjoy have a great life
@j45acp69 5 жыл бұрын
I like to party. CVT's aren't good for partying.
@ad2309 5 жыл бұрын
LOL
@Xmvw2X 5 жыл бұрын
I've had no issues partying with my CVT. It's inherent speed and precision makes them better than traditional automatics. However, manuals will always be the party animal.
@T4gProd 5 жыл бұрын
While I would not buy that car for myself, we used Toyota Yaris Hybrids with CVT:s at work (security stuff). They were definitely not for partying, but for a work car they were absolutely brilliant. They were super effortless, easy and comfortable to use and never ever broke down. Sure, we went trough one car in 6 months but still.
@gmiami2059 5 жыл бұрын
@@Xmvw2X sure, you can party with a cvt ... You could also party in a retirement community.
@123fourfive5 5 жыл бұрын
@@gmiami2059 They're fine for stock cars and are reliable enough. Problems come when people start to push more power into them
@MrRadical14 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have Mazda 2 Hatchback 2019. Now I know.👍👍👍
@WatchGeek 4 жыл бұрын
11th year of driving and owning a Euro Spec 2008 Mazda 6. It is one of the funnest to drive front wheel family cars I have ever driven! It still puts a smile on my face in the corners and I still enjoy shifting the gears as the gearbox is one of the best I tried. It has also been reliable as a wood burning stowe and I have no plans on changing it for a newer car any time soon. I also drive both this new generation CX5 and the previous generation CX5 at work and they are very responsive and fun to drive for an SUV, but i still prefer A REGULAR CAR
@KJs_Garage 5 жыл бұрын
The way that you are able to talk on and on without actually rambling or repeating yourself is so impressive man ❤️ I love your videos
@davidkutschke54 5 жыл бұрын
While the CVT in my car isn't my favorite I will admit that it is buttery smooth and fantastic on long drives. For a daily driver a CVT is fine (especially if you do your maintenance) but for spirited driving there are better options.
@eTiMaGo 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed, my gf's car (Toyota) has one mated to a thunderous 1.2L engine, and while unexciting, it's smooth and damn economical
@Screaming_Sloth 5 жыл бұрын
Maintenance is paramount for CVT reliability. I do annual fluid changes regardless of the miles travelled. 160,000 trouble free miles from my Nissan Rogue.
@Uberragen21 5 жыл бұрын
If you are the first owner, make sure you get rid of that POS when the powertrain warranty expires. Otherwise you're sitting on a ticking timebomb. You've been warned.
@thekanuck2778 5 жыл бұрын
I have the civic with a CVT and while it's fine most of the time, the jumping and lurching at low speeds has me looking at new cars.
@arminahnoud9068 5 жыл бұрын
Especially Honda's new CVT.
@elmesh081 4 жыл бұрын
I know South Africa is nothing compared to the rest of the world in car sales. But here is something that's supports your statement, Honda sales are down but Mazda is doing well with their SkyActiv tech vehicles. People only buy Toyota because of socalled reliability but Mazda is giving them something to think about nowadays. Awesome explanation. Thanks from South Africa 🇿🇦
@zachyeet1806 4 жыл бұрын
Got a 2016 Mazda3 hatchback last year and love it. After driving Chevys (family choice) for years, I finally enjoy driving again and that transmissions has such a better feel to it.
@edme4007 5 жыл бұрын
As a gen 1 CX5 owner. The Mazda Cx5's are the best for people who love to drive. I bought mine basically from the driving experience as I was older and needed something with space as all I had before was an integra and an RSX. Plus living in Canada means having AWD is very useful. So it drives amazing, feels great, I've had my fair share of driving it at its limits on multiple different occasions and handles pretty amazing. Honestly don't regret the decision looking back at what I was interested in. Gen 1's are like a Miata in SUV form.
@inox1ck 5 жыл бұрын
Edme an suv gives you higher ground clearance, AWD, a bit more space and it’s short so it doesn’t take too much space so it is clearly more practical. The center or gravity is higher but they are a bit wider so with hard suspension they can take the corners fairly well.
@kirkosaurus 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always correctly saying "RPM" and not "RPM's"! Drives me crazy when KZfaqrs do this...
@mrb692 5 жыл бұрын
I prefer the technical term “rippems”. Also horsepowers and torques.
@McBeamer94 5 жыл бұрын
RPMs, the word 'Revolutions' is in plural. Have you ever said 'CD' meaning more than one?
@kirkosaurus 5 жыл бұрын
Mafioso Italiano, RPMs would be saying “Revolutions Per Minutes”. The correct term is RPM for “Revolutions Per Minute” , singular.
@unclemarksdiyauto 5 жыл бұрын
I will agree with the correct use of the terminology.
@ramonpena3011 4 жыл бұрын
Lot of people not even know what is a cvt, they just go and buy the car that they like having in consideration reputation of the brand (that can change real quick, for example: integration of CVT....) , fuel economy, budget, etc. The fact that still there is a high number in sales of vehicles equipped with CVT, in my opinion, it is not due to the people understand the implications of having a cvt in their car from the stand point of reliability and proper maintenance. Once people start experiencing trouble with cvt's those numbers can start to change, unless the manufacturers start to improve them. Thank you Jason like always for your great job and professionalism.
@MattBrownbill 5 жыл бұрын
You really know your stuff, great vid as always 👍
@ihatelaptops532 5 жыл бұрын
"If you want to have fun, you should get a car. Not a crossover." - Engineering Explained
@markoz673bajen8 5 жыл бұрын
Rip eclipse.
@jakeleroy5038 5 жыл бұрын
Preach!
@oscarmathson3006 5 жыл бұрын
Or a MX-5
@sr420det 4 жыл бұрын
Yep...from my razer 2
@exothermal.sprocket 4 жыл бұрын
Want to have MORE fun, you should get a SPORTS car, not a car.
@nrich5127 5 жыл бұрын
You need to know one fact - NOBODY can fix a CVT transmission so when you have a problem it must be replaced AT YOUR COST. I will never buy a vehicle with a CVT.
@courtneybarnes7092 5 жыл бұрын
neil rich I learned the hard way with my 2008 Altima. Never again!!!!
@angelomanzi9272 5 жыл бұрын
Courtney Barnes you can’t compare the CVTs from the last few years to the nightmare Nissan created 10 years ago. I’m convinced most Nissan owners hate CVTs because they are scarred by past experiences. Things are very different now.
@ironcity8693 5 жыл бұрын
@@angelomanzi9272 Yeah right....
@knowbodiesfull5768 4 жыл бұрын
Last fall I test drove a 2019 Kia Forte with a CVT (they call it an IVT; it's still a CVT no matter how you slice it), and it didn't feel any different. But I decided to save myself a lot of potential headaches (possible breakdowns and costly repairs) and passed on it. IMO, the jury is still out as far as the reliability of CVT's is concerned. It's still too soon to tell if they will be reliable in the long term.
@BradChadley 4 жыл бұрын
@@angelomanzi9272 I have a Forester XT with a CVT and it is EXCELLENT. Probably still difficult to repair and expensive to replace, but I have no qualms with it as far as the driving experience goes.
@alexfernandez7529 4 жыл бұрын
I’m almost at 237,000 miles on my 2011 Mazda CX-7 2.5Liter I-Sport model. I’ve been quite happy with overall reliability. I purchased it as a certified Mazda back in 2013 with 30,000 miles. Hoping to reach 300K before I decide to sell it. Only non scheduled repairs have been issues with the AC system($1200). Also had to replace broken power window gears($10). Finally got Mazda to replace recalled Takata air bag. Mazda Dealer only found a worn out motor mount and no other issues. My 5 speed Auto trans is starting to get a little noisy on cold days.
@robertf3397 4 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I might be switching from Subaru to Mazda now. Thanks again EE.
@aastanton251 4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@albertm.santos6403 4 жыл бұрын
Go for mazda you cant go wrong baby... Mark this words...
@lonewanderer958 4 жыл бұрын
Boxers are an old unreliable design subaru needs to ditch or improve
@itsalgud1459 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for very clear, yet detailed, explanation of Mazda’s strategy. I’ve always liked during their cars.
@mrslcom 5 жыл бұрын
Mazda is a cool underrated company. I actually prefer the smooth feel of a CVT and it gives better acceleration and fuel economy. The only concern is poor reliability.
@mikeschiavoni5973 5 жыл бұрын
My cx7 turbo was terrible. My 6 is great. The 3 is excellent. The 2.5 n a three is a great quick car. Fast as an is250.
@niagaramike528 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Civic CVT, Jeep TJ Manual and F150 auto. Like 'em all. Did not see any complaints on the Honda CVTs and would have bought the Corolla if it had some power. I love the Civic CVT with the turbo 1.5. Pulls real nicely for an econobox and on 40 minute country road drives I get just over 50 MPG (4.7l / 100Km)
@flightmaster999 5 жыл бұрын
I got a very different experience with a Mitsubishi RVR that I drove for a month last Spring. The thing was sluggish as hell, the RPM you always go way up every time I put my feet on the gas but the thing would barely accelerate. It convinced me to never buy a CVT. What model are you referring to?
@kentsutton4973 5 жыл бұрын
Transmission type and reliability aren't really correlated. It has more to do with build quality, engineering and proper maintenance. Any type of transmission can be junk and any type can go over 200k.
@PhilipSalen 4 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video, will you please review the RAV4 prime when it debuts.
@stephenfield4593 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video - I never liked the first 6 speed transmissions when they came out, 9 speed was worse and now I know why. Also I think almost everyone has sacrificed visibility for style.
@Stevieboy130664 5 жыл бұрын
Clever (and broad) analysis of Mazda's clever engineering philosophy.
@racingwithbrad 5 жыл бұрын
Mazda yet again is proving it is the Japanese underdog. I
Жыл бұрын
I love this channel! Loads of good information, quality explanations. It is really, really good. Congratulations!
@AkiraNakamoto 4 жыл бұрын
The bottleneck of CVT reliability is the CVT belt, which can only last about 160k miles even for the topmost CVT belts available on the market. The Aisin AT of Toyota can easily beat this metric for double or even triple times.
@court2379 2 жыл бұрын
Which wouldn't be a big issue if they designed them for easy replacement. You would think knowing they aren't as reliable they would make them easier to repair.
@cr10001 2 жыл бұрын
@@court2379 Unlike rubber cam belts - which can be made easily accessible (though some manufacturers to their eternal shame totally fail to) - I doubt a CVT belt could ever be made easily replaceable.
@TRU2Sk9ng1992 5 жыл бұрын
The line about Mazda making cars for journalists was spot on. Although im unsure if that’s truly a bad thing in the end, or not. I do love this company to death. Their cars have never failed me. Even with daily abuse.
@spakeschannel 5 жыл бұрын
Clearly you haven't driven RX-8...)
@professorweedington4962 5 жыл бұрын
@@spakeschannel Mazda's auto trans are typically their weakest features. Rotary engines will run long as hell but people dont know how to take care of them because they arent regular engines. It could be as simple as not putting premium fuel in
@spakeschannel 5 жыл бұрын
@@professorweedington4962 Wait, really? That sounds weird (but interesting). Still, can't understand a logic behind non-car person's ming buying rotary (which itself should cause caution) with auto transmission (I mean, why?)...
@TRU2Sk9ng1992 5 жыл бұрын
Spakes i have! If taken care of properly and not treated like a piston engine, they will last.
@tedboggs4569 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad Mazda exists. I really should buy one next time I'm in the market.
@F0XD1E 5 жыл бұрын
Imo mazdas have the best interiors for the price on top of their good engines and transmissions.
@saksittichompoo3583 4 жыл бұрын
EGR also helps reduce pump work from throttling loss --> increase engine efficiency. Keep up good work, mate.
@wholenutsanddonuts5741 4 жыл бұрын
I love my cx5. Coming from a sporty sedan, it was the only crossover that didn’t feel like a squishy boat of a vehicle.
@superglue46 5 жыл бұрын
Love my Mazda 3. The auto is pretty good, no real complaints. Miss my third pedal tho. Silly wife ruining my fun.
@EngineeringExplained 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, did you use your wife as an excuse to avoid manual? I bet she'd be down to learn. My wife's first car was a manual Mazda 3. :)
@MC-Racing 5 жыл бұрын
I had a BMW 318D at a point, and i tried my mothers Mazda 3. and it was uncanny how much they were alike, and no one would on paper say those cars are equally a drivers car, but they are :-)
@HIIMUsc 5 жыл бұрын
listepikster at least the Mazda has turning signals, lol
@ltx3017 5 жыл бұрын
@@HIIMUsc lol so funny, like the rage comics fuuuuuu.jpg
@MC-Racing 5 жыл бұрын
@@HIIMUsc hehe yeah. I only had the BMW for a month at my work, so I did not suffer from lacking blinkers 🤣
@tiborpandza8530 5 жыл бұрын
Yes they are terrible. I've replaced the CVT in my 13' Altima TWICE and it only has 70k miles on it.
@EngineeringExplained 5 жыл бұрын
Yikes, I assume they did that under warranty?
@tiborpandza8530 5 жыл бұрын
@@EngineeringExplained Happily the dealership did and they didn't give me too much trouble either. Honestly when on the highway the transmission is actually great but it's in the city where it really starts to show its true colors. It bucks back on forth when the car crawls at the 0-10mph range and just makes for an overall unpleasant experience.
@coreyallert1482 5 жыл бұрын
Time has shown that early Nissan CVT's are well known turds sorry you went through this.
@billsandrew 5 жыл бұрын
The CVTs in Nissans are terrible. That doesn't mean all CVTs are terrible.
@nickv4073 5 жыл бұрын
Nissan uses CVT's made by Jatco. They are horrible. Honda and Toyota make their own CVT's. They are 100 times more reliable.
@bikerbearph 4 жыл бұрын
I love Mazda! Are you a Mazda guy as well? I often see you driving them on your videos.
@coolcorey13755 4 жыл бұрын
I like that they put some cupholders on the top of the engine. Nice feature.
@sc2603 5 жыл бұрын
I can tell you Nissans CVT is a piece of crap .. 70k miles on my wife's Altima it's on its 3rd one Nissan only gives them 12 months 12k miles for a warranty because they know there Crap . Never buy Nissan ..
@motogp9253 4 жыл бұрын
What year is her Altima?
@MainMite06 4 жыл бұрын
Did she ever flush that CVT at 50k?
@immersiveparadox 4 жыл бұрын
MainMite06 They have been going to the dealership for the CVT replacement, I'm sure that they have followed the change intervals as well. Nissan Altima is notorious for having transmission problems.
@rosstheboss1014 4 жыл бұрын
Joshua Jacob They used to be good until they forged with Renault in 2000, after that it’s just been a downhill spiral...
@huntstyle 3 жыл бұрын
CVT in my Honda Accord crapped out at 65k miles. Luckily it was under warranty. The worst thing about them is that they can't repair them, they just have to replace the whole thing. And it's like $6k.
@Jpriest13 5 жыл бұрын
I love my Mazdas, my last two. Have not found a reason or an alternative that would make me change.
@lonewanderer958 4 жыл бұрын
Same had an 02 protege5 now i just got the 07 mazda3 GT hatch
@neil9143 4 жыл бұрын
I have a CVT now, I won't buy any CVT car! no matter where they made! tried CX5, I know which one to buy next!
@georgeschneider2414 4 жыл бұрын
Yuan Li I am a rideshare driver and my 2016 CVT Toyota Corolla LE has 161000 miles, no issues at all 🤷♂️👀 Proper maintenance is the key. For Corolla, you need to change the transmission fluid every 60000 miles. You also need to change the filter and clean the three magnets. “DNY automotive “channel shows the proper way to change the trans fluid.
@2566Conan 4 жыл бұрын
We have Suzuki vitara turbo CVT and a 2020 Honda CRV CVT and love them both.
@Mach141 5 жыл бұрын
Mazda is killing it! Love my M6.
@ZoneCrasher 5 жыл бұрын
You don't have an M6, you have an Mazda 6.
@snaplash 5 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have an automatic that shifts fast and hard. The more time a transmission takes slipping the clutch packs for smoothness, the faster they wear.
@RennieAsh 5 жыл бұрын
snaplash my auto doesn’t use clutch packs. ;-)
@grandinosour 5 жыл бұрын
Same here.... I want to feel the gear shift...that is part of the fun of driving
@RennieAsh 5 жыл бұрын
@@grandinosour Depends on the car too :)
@loktom4068 5 жыл бұрын
Time to put that engine and trans combo into a new Maxda product called " pickup truck".
@terencemacsweeney3667 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and thank you. Here in Europe the CX5 is available with a 2.2 ltr diesel motor with 150hp, 380nm torque, and a low 14.4 compression ratio. The motor was revised in 2018 to adapt better to WLTP. I am currently in the market and the CX5 with this motor & box is near top of my list. Any comments please on Skyactiv-Drive transmission with this motor ? Thanks again.
@arminabdi 5 жыл бұрын
A lot of companies started investing in CVTs thinking they were the future and now most of these companies use CVTs because they are so invested in it they can't stop. A regular torque converter automatic can be both more reliable and more efficient if done right.
@xyz-md2mv 8 ай бұрын
Great comment!
@chasebh89 5 жыл бұрын
I think CVTs are a perfect fit for ATV/UTVs and snowmobiles but can't hold up to the wear and tear of a full sized car
@leightonelliott3140 5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Scooters, my Honda pcx 150 works well except when climbing steep hills. Little engine can only do so much. Cvts in cars suck.
@kirbycairo 4 жыл бұрын
Of the things one is looking for in a transmission you didn't include two important factors - reliability and long-lasting. Why is it that so many auto-journalists overlook these issues? Nissan owners of CVT, for example might be happy enough for a year or two until their transmission stops working well or breaks altogether.
@pd925 4 жыл бұрын
"If you want to have fun, buy a car" - awesome quote!!!
@ElZamo92 5 жыл бұрын
I personally don’t dislike CVTs. Sure they’re not as engaging as a manual or even a regular automatic transmission, but they’re generally a lot more efficient.
@EngineeringExplained 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, honestly compared to most autos I think CVT offer a better feel for "manual" shifting. Smoother and quicker. But not as quick as DCT, not as fun as manual, and not as direct as some autos.
@caalcb7 5 жыл бұрын
@@EngineeringExplained and much cheaper to produce than 6 speed AT.
@matthewconnor5483 5 жыл бұрын
@@EngineeringExplained the CVT on the Nissan I had reminded me of driving something with a lot of turbo lag.
@ohcanadaeh 5 жыл бұрын
From a reliability standpoint I think automatic has an edge over CVT
@truantray 5 жыл бұрын
How is any automatic shifter engaging?
@bleachcool1465 5 жыл бұрын
8:37 Thats very interesting that just cooling the exhaust gas from the engine can have an impact on fuel efficiency and reliability
@ericcoos2297 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, you are the best!
@vlenhoff 4 жыл бұрын
I love your shows, thank!
@gamer4vr638 5 жыл бұрын
1:18, where was this taken? The scenery is breathtaking !
@ChuddleBuggy 5 жыл бұрын
Mazda have always been great cars. This kind of out of the box thinking is what makes their engineering philosophy great.
@dsbennett Жыл бұрын
We just bought a 2023 CX-5 and we love it. I can't wait to go on a trip with it.
@wayneyoung146 3 жыл бұрын
Have a 2008 SP23 and the shift pattern and changing is so smooth
@nickiemcnichols5397 5 жыл бұрын
I really loved my Mazda, it had a manual transmission. I lived on a farm, so it was perfect for me.
@grizzlygrizzle 4 жыл бұрын
I've owned 34 different vehicles, and 30 of them were manuals. They're cheap, reliable, fun to drive, and efficient. And these days, they double as anti-theft devices.
@mrmm7322 4 жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 there I had a 2012 Mazda 3 skyacive 6 speed automatic transmission I just sold it and I had 357 thousand Kim’s I had NO issues at all trust me guys it’s a very good quality and reliable and comfort product by Mazda I love the Mazda product and I just got myself a 2020 Mazda 3 GT in soul red colour trust me Mazda is as good as Toyota i even better than Toyota quality so reliable and low maintenance ask anyone drive Mazda customer will tell you they love it. And please Mazda. NO CVT transmission its anointing and not fun to drive No cvt in Mazda cars and suvs Thanks 🙏 Mazda for delving the best for us your loyalty customers Mazda 100% japanes quality
@anthony92399 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a new 2020 Mazda CX-5 in red and I love it!
@heinzketchup4558 Жыл бұрын
Mazda are amazing for actually not going alongside the trend of downsizing engines and instead going for big sized engines with low power output. And now their build quality has increased massively as well.
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