Am I the only one? (CVT related)

[domm92]

Am i the only one who feels an initial lag from a stop? (1.5 turbo)

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[hunter44102]

Yes there is some turbo lag. That is all caused by Turbo, not the CVT

 

[domm92]

Yes there is some turbo lag. That is all caused by Turbo, not the CVT

thanks first turbo and cvt here.

 

[indexcow]

@gtman I was hesitant about the CVT when I first got mine but I enjoy it. It has a little engine break when in 'D'rive. When in 'S'port mode there is way more engine breaking and I love it.

 

[coolcaferacer]

I read a few comments regarding the new Civic not having paddle shifters, I've taken two coupes for test rides and they both had paddle shifters. This is one of the reasons why I ordered one. My 2014 EX-L Accord had paddles and even my 2015 Fit has them. They make driving a CVT fun!!!

 

[hybrid81]

I read a few comments regarding the new Civic not having paddle shifters, I've taken two coupes for test rides and they both had paddle shifters. This is one of the reasons why I ordered one. My 2014 EX-L Accord had paddles and even my 2015 Fit has them. They make driving a CVT fun!!!

Canadian version has them. US does not.

 

[coolcaferacer]

Canadian version has them. US does not.

Right, and the wireless charger as well I gather.

 

[Helix]

I believe there is some engine braking, probably more in sport mode.
I turn off eco mode and go into sport.

I don't think the "s" means sport mode, taken from the owners manual I copied "Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased engine braking, or driving in hilly terrain." This model civic just isn't a sports car as much as it looks like one! I read somewhere that someone thought they were having problems with their cvt after driving the majority of time in "s" just my opinion but I woulnt drive it like a sports car in "s" I'd stick to what the owners manual advises "s" is used for.

 

[Ant918]

I've begun to actually enjoy regular "D" moreso than "S". The S for me is very rubber bandy feeling and reminds me exactly of my old car which I hated, D is much smoother in my opinion. The CVT is an acquired taste though, you have to get used to not hearing/feeling the gears change but realize that your speed is still climbing. If you give it some throttle you'll be going 80 mph quicker than you realize lol.

 

[Gavnzdad]

I don't think the "s" means sport mode, taken from the owners manual I copied "Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased engine braking, or driving in hilly terrain." This model civic just isn't a sports car as much as it looks like one! I read somewhere that someone thought they were having problems with their cvt after driving the majority of time in "s" just my opinion but I woulnt drive it like a sports car in "s" I'd stick to what the owners manual advises "s" is used for.

"S" actually is sport mode. It doesn't have to be a sports car, to have a sport mode. I went through some hilly winding roads in my 14 in sport mode, and it was pretty fun. A little extra RPM sometimes isn't going to hurt the car at all. Keeps the engine in a sweet spot for spirited driving.

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