How is the Honda CVT transmission?
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Honda's CVT transmission is generally quite reliable. The main reason for its reliability lies in its simple structure, with the primary components being the pulley and steel belt, which are less prone to damage and quite durable. The formal name for a continuously variable transmission is stepless transmission, which is divided into variable-angle type CVT and conventional CVT. The difference between a CVT and a regular automatic transmission is that it eliminates the complex and bulky gear combination for speed change. The core component of the CVT is two sets of pulleys, which change speed by altering the contact radius of the metal belt between the driving and driven pulleys. Since the CVT can achieve continuous changes in the transmission ratio, it provides the best match between the transmission system and the engine's operating conditions, improving the vehicle's fuel economy and power performance, as well as enhancing the driver's ease of operation and passenger comfort. Therefore, it is an ideal automotive transmission device.