Hyundai will introduce dual-clutch and CVT transmissions to get more mpg

In order to have an improved fuel economy across its vehicle lineup, Hyundai is taking a wider view of its powertrains. Hyundai is considering ways to improve engine efficiency in order to achieve a corporate fuel economy of 50 mpg by 2025. But because of how it is transferred from crank to concrete, torque convertor automatics are out while dual-clutch and CVT transmissions are in.
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Steve - 12/8/2010 5:28:23 PM

+3 Boost

I truly wish them well, as CVTs tend not to be a simple technology to make them work well and reliably.

F1_Driver - 12/8/2010 9:54:32 PM

-5 Boost

It worked well for Nissan.

Whelan - 12/9/2010 9:18:01 AM

+5 Boost

CVT is one of the reasons I stay away from Nissan. I don't like one long gear powered by a rubber band (I know thats not how it's done, just saying). I'm a purist and still love my stick shifting, even if my current car does not have one, but it wasn't an option :-(

0to60 - 12/9/2010 12:25:00 PM

-2 Boost

you get use to it.

Joe_Limon - 12/9/2010 12:48:48 PM

-3 Boost

if given the choice between an automatic or a cvt I'd choose the cvt

Agent63 - 12/10/2010 2:04:52 AM

-5 Boost

At least they are making an attempt with technology. I give them all the credit in the world. If you never try you never fail and you never learn. Trial and error. That's what Hyundai has for them.