In ten years, all Infiniti will be automatic CVT hybrids. No exceptions

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

u think that, go drive a Jeep Compass.
Merge on interstate, tachs up to 6K and still not going anywhere...

or a dodge caliber........It won't pull out to pass unless you push the pedal past a mechanical "detent" that tells the motor to jump to like 5500.......It's annoying

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

or a dodge caliber........It won't pull out to pass unless you push the pedal past a mechanical "detent" that tells the motor to jump to like 5500.......It's annoying

That's cause they are the same vehicle

[Dave]

ok you gotta push hybrids cause morons buy the whole heating/cooling/change/whatever it is this week nonsense. but why cant you put a manual in it? iirc honda is the only company to ever release a stick shift hybrid and they dont even sell that one anymore. what fuck

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

That's cause they are the same vehicle

really? so now there's a jeep built off that chassis? what a joke

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Sorry but I'll never buy a CVT

You will if its the only thing they make.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by derf

I dunno, in theory the CVT is an incredible move towards using a cars full potential. Just imagine having your engine spin at peak power and just changing your transmission drive ratios. Maybe just call me crazy.

However I have no doubt taht car companies would completely screw with it enough to the point that it sucks.

The problem is you cannot apply a large amount of torque because you are not "locking" anything unlike a manual (dry clutch) or automatic (clutch pack).

[derf]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

The problem is you cannot apply a large amount of torque because you are not "locking" anything unlike a manual (dry clutch) or automatic (clutch pack).

look in my mind shit works right. I'm right, youre wrong.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

really? so now there's a jeep built off that chassis? what a joke

yeah, they came out at the same time.


Actually, there are 2 Jeeps on that chassis.
The Compass and the Patriot.
Both are either front or all wheel drive
Compass is the girl vehicle
Patriot is the pre-pubesecent boy vehicle.

Difference is the Patriot is more squared off (thing mini Liberty) and with the Limited package, you can "shift" it. Not sure how you can shift a CVT, but it makes a diff
And the Patriot can be "trail rated" (ie it has a low range option on the trans)

[Homeslice]

So there's FWD Jeeps now?

Guess it's fitting though, seeing how at least half of these little "trucklet" owners never go off-road. All they want is the "rugged" style to go with their Eddie Bauer safari shirts.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

So there's FWD Jeeps now?

Guess it's fitting though, seeing how at least half of these little "trucklet" owners never go off-road. All they want is the "rugged" style to go with their Eddie Bauer safari shirts.

yup, as of the 08 model year.

they are junk. 4 cyl CVT trans... yuck.
They don't deserve the Jeep logo on the hood.
but the 3.8L in the Wrangler is a joke too, really gutless.

About the only respectable jeeps left are the GC and Liberty.