My first reaction is to wince, because CVT. It's a great idea but mechanically, nothing beats an actual box of gears. It's the old rule that
In theory, there's no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
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Originally Posted by EcoCivic
I'm not interested in a ridiculously tall geared transmission either as that would negatively affect acceleration.
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Taller gearing only matters in lowest gear and highest gear. It's great in fifth, and in first... at least with an MT you're already in first, while the guy next to you is hoping his TCM helps him out a bit. In between low and high, it's your responsibility to juggle power output and gearing. If you want to simply floor it and have the power, buy an electric. It's the right tool for that job.
Until I get a Tesla, I'm in a manual. The limitations of gas engines and my requirement for responsiveness dictate it. If I need to downshift before stomping, so be it- I'll still get the results I want faster and better than an AT or CVT. When I finally get an electric, I can finally give up babysitting the powertrain.