03-12-2018, 08:48 AM
The Prius (and other Aktinson-cycle hybrids) have a goofy transmission setup that isn't quite a CVT even though they market it as such (I guess "CVT" is easier to explain than "planetary gear sets and magic" to buyers). It makes for super smooth transitions between electric and ICE.
I've never driven any ICE vehicle that could do the auto start well. The newer ones are getting better at it but are still rough. I think you really need a hybrid setup to make it seamless.
I've never driven any ICE vehicle that could do the auto start well. The newer ones are getting better at it but are still rough. I think you really need a hybrid setup to make it seamless.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M