08-15-2019, 01:00 PM
The point of a CVT is to allow the engine to stay at its optimum RPM for the desired function, whether that's economy at 60 mph or 6300 rpm for maximum power output. My (very long gone) ex's Dodge Caliber did this. It was "correct" but people hated it, myself included, because it feels drone-y while making max power.
The Maxima is trying to be "sporty" so you get this simulated upshift nonsense mated to paddle shifters on the SR trim. The engine makes peak power north of 6k rpm but the CVT won't hold it there. It's absurd.
The Maxima is trying to be "sporty" so you get this simulated upshift nonsense mated to paddle shifters on the SR trim. The engine makes peak power north of 6k rpm but the CVT won't hold it there. It's absurd.
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