Is Infiniti CVT the same as Nissan?

[DelJayden]

Infiniti CVT is the same as Nissan, as Infiniti is the luxury vehicle brand under Nissan Motor Company. Below is an introduction about Infiniti: Infiniti: Infiniti is the luxury vehicle brand owned by Nissan Motor Company, established in North America in 1989. With its unique avant-garde design, outstanding product performance, and attentive customer service, Infiniti quickly became one of the most important brands in the global luxury car market. Models: Today, Infiniti offers a full range of models including coupes, sedans, off-road vehicles, and SUVs. The addition of the 2006 M-series high-performance sports sedan further enriched Infiniti's product lineup. Brand Culture: The oval logo of Infiniti represents an infinitely extending road. The elliptical curve signifies infinite expansion and also symbolizes 'the world'; the two straight lines represent the path to the pinnacle, symbolizing endless development.

[Albert]

As someone fascinated by automotive technology, I can tell you that Infiniti's CVT shares essentially the same design with Nissan, since Infiniti is Nissan's premium division. Their core transmission structures both originate from Nissan's Jatco CVT system, including the steel belt drive and operating principles, so they perform similarly in terms of smoothness and fuel efficiency. However, Infiniti adds some upgrades in tuning and materials, such as more wear-resistant components, making it quieter and more durable. I've driven a friend's QX50 and compared it to Nissan's Rogue—the difference is minimal, but the Infiniti feels slightly smoother during acceleration. If reliability is your concern, keep in mind that both CVTs may experience slipping issues, so regular fluid changes are crucial. Overall, technology sharing lowers maintenance costs, but Infiniti comes at a higher price.

[LeStella]

From a daily driving perspective, I don't see much difference between Infiniti's CVT and Nissan's, since they're from the same company. Having driven a Nissan Sentra for years and then switching to an Infiniti Q50, the CVT transmission feels equally smooth with no noticeable jerking. However, the Infiniti responds slightly faster during highway overtaking, probably due to different ECU tuning. Fuel consumption is similar too - both are fuel-efficient, though the Infiniti is slightly heavier so consumption is a bit higher. For daily commuting alone, both are reliable and economical choices. However, Infiniti has higher maintenance costs with more expensive parts, which is worth considering. In short, the choice mainly depends on budget and brand preference, as there aren't many technical differences.

[LePeyton]

As an auto mechanic, I've seen countless CVT failures. Infiniti and Nissan transmissions are essentially the same, with high parts commonality. They both use Jatco CVT units, sharing common issues like steel belt wear or oil pump failure. However, the Infiniti version adds some protective layers to reduce noise, though repair costs are higher than standard Nissan models when they fail. I recommend owners change CVT fluid every 40,000 km and never ignore warning lights, otherwise the risk of transmission failure increases significantly. Overall, parts replacement is convenient but costs about 20% more.