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Old 12-30-2012, 07:16 PM   #16 (permalink)
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The anti CVT attitude here seems somewhat disappointing to me, having averaged 68 MPG in my CVT Insight. Knowing that the vast majority of US drivers choose a self "shifting" transmission, CVTs have capabilities that even manuals lack, like the ability to accelerate while maintaining precisely the best load and RPM. Nissan seems to be doing pretty well with the new Altima with a highway rating same as my Fiesta at 38 MPG, and the new Sentra is supposed to have the highest combined rating of any comparable sized non hybrid car.

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