Are the Outlander CVT and X-Trail CVT the same?
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The Outlander CVT and X-Trail CVT are not the same. The Outlander uses a transmission manufactured by Japan's JATCO, featuring their latest CVT8 technology, known for its wide gear range and smooth acceleration performance. The X-Trail, on the other hand, employs Nissan's advanced XTRONIC CVT intelligent continuously variable transmission, with a gear ratio range of up to 8.7. CVT offers flexible gear settings: Theoretically, a CVT transmission system can have an unlimited number of gears, allowing for more flexible gear settings. This makes it easier to achieve a balance between gear ratios, speed ratios, performance, fuel consumption, and emissions compared to traditional transmission systems. CVT provides smooth driving: Since CVT transmissions lack the gears found in conventional automatic transmissions, there is no gear-shifting process, eliminating the associated shift shock. As a result, the power output of a CVT transmission is linear, delivering an exceptionally smooth driving experience in real-world conditions.