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Could you please inform me as to the transmission choices one would have with a 4 cylinder engine in the new 9th Gen Accord coupe AND sedan? Thank you!
The CVT is a wonderful tranny. I have not had any issues with 7k miles on it.I think I understand now...Honda was calling it an "Automatic"- but it is also known as a CVT.
@on2: How do you like your automatic transmission? And based on your signature, are those highway miles at 55mph, 65mph, or closer to 75mph?
43.3 mpg must be from a flat road, no wind, no acceleration (steady speed), minimal weight (on2 must be a small person =P ).
In seattle, with traffic (about half the trip) and hills I get ~35, city driving evenings and weekends drops me to ~32 for the tank.
Edit: I drive ~65 when out of traffic, stop and go in traffic of course.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1716794&postcount=577I think I understand now...Honda was calling it an "Automatic"- but it is also known as a CVT.
@on2: How do you like your automatic transmission? And based on your signature, are those highway miles at 55mph, 65mph, or closer to 75mph?
Fixed it for yaThe CVT is a boring tranny. I have not had any fun with 7k miles on it.
Fixed.CVT and Manual options are very good options.
The CVT transmission mated to the Earth Dreams 2.4 liter I4 engine is a terrific drive train combination. The transmission is as smooth as silk and because there are an infinite number of gear ratios the engine is always running at the right RPM for the conditions. I drive about 40% city stop and go traffic 60% highway driving. I am getting over 32 MPG with the AC on. My EX-L has the paddle shifters which allow you to simulate a seven speed automatic. The manual transmission purists on this forum will never be convinced haw nicely the car drives with the automatic. If you are old school and inclined to clutch and shift gears then the manual transmission gets rave reviews here. Honda has always made great manual transmissions, however you have to be dedicated to shift from first to second and back again in bumper to bumper traffic. :thumbsdowI think I understand now...Honda was calling it an "Automatic"- but it is also known as a CVT.
@on2: How do you like your automatic transmission? And based on your signature, are those highway miles at 55mph, 65mph, or closer to 75mph?