What type of transmission does the Lexus ES use?
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The Lexus ES uses two types of transmissions: one is a CVT transmission, and the other is an 8AT transmission. More details about the transmissions are as follows: 1. The CVT transmission is a relatively common automatic transmission. The internal structure of a CVT transmission is very simple, consisting of two cone pulleys and a steel belt. The steel belt of the CVT transmission can move on the cone pulleys, allowing the transmission to vary speed and torque. A CVT transmission can achieve continuously variable transmission within a fixed speed ratio range, and there is no jerking during gear shifts. The reliability and durability of CVT transmissions are also quite good, but they are not without drawbacks. CVT transmissions rely on the friction between the steel belt and the cone pulleys to transfer power, so they cannot handle high torque. If the torque is too high, the steel belt of the CVT transmission may slip. 2. The AT transmission, also known as a torque converter transmission, is the most technologically mature and widely used transmission in the world. The AT transmission is connected to the engine via a torque converter, which is filled with transmission fluid, resulting in smooth gear shifts. The internal structure of an AT transmission is more complex, consisting of planetary gears, which are used to vary speed and torque.
