Ive always been wondering...do any of you guys think that Infiniti will ever abandon the ATs and switch over to CVT transmissions for their vehicles? I know Nissan has pretty much made CVTs standard most of their automatics as well as some other manufacturers. I just question how long Infiniti will take to follow.

Im not that big of a fan of the CVT transmissions and am alittle skeptical of them switching. They are very smooth no doubt but IMO, it just doesnt "feel" normal. I have driven my Dad's Murano and I just cant get used to it. People say they offer same if not better performance than the typical 4 or 5AT because it holds the power curve..but to me it just doesnt feel right. Maybe the absense of the shifts at WOT make it feel slower. What do you guys think?

 

I have driven a Murano with the CVT and personally, I did'nt like it. It just didn't feel right. I would not buy one.

 

CVT's on Infiniti's? It would be Nissan's worst move to date if it happened. There's nothing fun about a CVT; it shouldn't be on any RWD, FM platform vehicle.

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They have a 350GT-8 in Japan that comes with a CVT.

 

I test drove a new lancer and I have to agree that CVT trannys suck! The engine sounded like it was messed up...like the constant feeling that a clutch is slipping. No thanks!

 

I agree but Nissan has been very very interested with this whole CVT idea, so its i question when they bring it to Infiniti. I totally agree it would be a bad move if this had happened, and it really can take the fun of out a vehicle. Hopefully they keep the old school automatics!