Does the 12th Generation Corolla CVT Have Gears?
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12th Generation Corolla CVT has gears. The specific details are as follows: 1. Types of Gears: It belongs to low-speed gears. It also includes a driving pulley and a driven pulley. 2. Gear Reducer: It is a combination of a reduction motor and a large reduction gear. It does not require a coupling or adapter, making the structure compact. The disadvantages of the Corolla's CVT transmission are as follows: 1. High Cost: Compared to traditional automatic transmissions, the manufacturing cost of CVT transmissions is slightly higher, with less ideal reliability. If not operated properly, the probability of issues is higher. 2. High Maintenance Costs: Currently, whether domestically or overseas, CVT transmissions often cannot be repaired and can only be replaced as a whole, which directly leads to high maintenance costs.
I remember when I first drove the 12th-generation Corolla, I immediately noticed how responsive it was at low-speed starts, which is related to Toyota's addition of a gear to the CVT. Traditional CVTs rely on steel belt transmission, which can easily slip and respond slowly during starts. Toyota engineers addressed this by adding a dedicated starting gear in the transmission to handle low-speed conditions. When you press the accelerator from a standstill, power first goes through the gear before transferring to the steel belt, resulting in direct and crisp low-speed acceleration, much like an automatic transmission. Once the speed exceeds 40 km/h, the gear automatically disengages, switching to steel belt transmission. This design not only reduces wear but also improves fuel efficiency. After three years of driving, my city fuel consumption remains stable at around 6 liters per 100 km. The combination of gear and steel belt truly enhances the driving experience, making it harder for others to cut in during traffic jams.
