What is continuously variable transmission of automobile?

1, stepless speed change refers to a speed change system that can continuously obtain any transmission ratio within the speed change range. Through stepless speed change, the best matching between transmission system and engine working condition can be obtained. Common CVT includes hydro-mechanical CVT and metal belt CVT.

2. The car equipped with CVT is called CVT car. Continuously variable transmission is different from automatic transmission. Continuously variable transmission is a kind of automatic gearbox, also called CVT gearbox. Compared with ordinary automatic gearbox, it has smoother shifting, no impact and lower fuel consumption. Its disadvantages are high maintenance cost and shorter service life than ordinary automatic gearbox.