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Originally Posted by Cobb
I was reading the Ridgeline is being put to rest and Honda has a replacement for 2015.
If gearing is the main reason for mpg drop in a truck vs another vehicle configuration, it would seem a cvt tranny would allow a empty cruzing ratio as well as a towing ratio. Isnt that the idea behind the new 6,7,8,9 speed automatics?  |
According to SAE,a 12-speed would have same mpg potential as the CVT.And once locked,could handle some torque.
The Chrysler/ZF 9-speed is closest so far.
Honda's new Acura is sporting an 8-speed.Perhaps a variant will make it into the new 'Ridgeline.'