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Are any modern vehicles equipped with 'constant velocity' transmission systems?
I would appreciate your advice on a leftover from last century. Are there any new cars still around with 'constant velocity' transmissions, please? If not, when was the last such survivor?
Asked on 10 October 2010 by JC, Southwold
Answered by
Honest John
You mean ‘continuously variable’? Actually, increasing numbers: Honda Insight, Honda Jazz hybrid, Honda Jazz petrol models from February, Renault Megane petrol, Renault Scenic petrol, Mercedes A- and B-Class, Toyota iQ, Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris hybrid, Toyota Avensis petrol, Toyota RAV4 petrol, Nissan Qashqai petrol, Nissan Murano and probably a few more.
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