The use of the CVT offers enormous (exceptional) advantages. The most important features of the CVT and the benefits for the driver are:

• Contrary to a manual or a conventional automatic transmission, with the CVT no torque interruption occurs during gear change. Because the continuously variable transmission has no explicit gears, it accelerates smoothly, with no jerking motion.
  
• During slow-moving situations like stop-and-go urban traffic or in a traffic jam, the CVT comfort factor is especially noticeable and low engine rpm keeps noise levels inside the car down to a pleasant minimum.
• The CVT control unit automatically selects the best ratio between rpm, and the torque required for vehicle performance. The engine thus operates within an optimum power range, lowering fuel consumption.
  
• When the driver steps on the gas pedal, the CVT lowers the transmission ratio and maintains a consistently high engine rpm for optimal torque and acceleration.
  
• At a uniform driving speed it switches to the fuel-saving overdrive mode with approximately 1500 rpm.
  
• Non-slip traction between the belt and pulleys enables the CVT to deliver high dynamics and power from the engine to the road. And: the sporty driver can still enjoy predefined transmission ratios, too!

The CVT technology from Bosch Transmission Technology offers:

• No torque interruption during gear change
• Optimal comfort  
• Dynamic driving pleasure  
• Economical driving    
• Possibility to configure multiple driving modes