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the 40-60 mph test is usually based on top-gear acceleration (although I don't know how they would consider a CVT in that manner). Mashing that gas pedal would probably produce lower times for each vehicle....
As per certain Honda fan - they dont even feel the transmission on their car (not sure what this means, is it electric or what)
I would say reason #1 from the OP is also the #1 reason most people would choose a CX5 over a CRV
I would say reason #2 from the OP is also the #2 reason most people would choose a CX5 over a CRV
But really, it's all about reason #1. And even mango should admit that.
Edit: And someone should tell the slow-ass CR-V I was stuck behind (in the left lane, where else?) on the way to work today about these 40-60 numbers. Not only did I have to stare at it's ugly wide behind, but it was going at granny speed. (rofl)
lol. happened to us yesterday... got stuck behind one for several miles going 55 in a 60. couldn't help myself but to crack a joke to the GF in the passenger seat.
on the other hand, a trashy derelict in a camry passed me on the left side breakdown lane this morning. he came out of no where, and I was already doing 70 in the passing lane of a 60 mph zone. he didn't even give me a chance to move over. then he tailgated the hell out of several other vehicles and made a couple in incredibly dangerous passes. I wouldn't have batted an eye if he had flipped over. just would have hoped he didn't take out anyone else in the process.
the 40-60 mph test is usually based on top-gear acceleration (although I don't know how they would consider a CVT in that manner). Mashing that gas pedal would probably produce lower times for each vehicle....
Oh god! Yeah seen my fair deal of those recently too. I called the police line for aggressive driving for a couple of them as they were doing some stuff that could take people out. One guy was in a truck with Texas plates, the other guy was a beater Toyota car.
I didn't have time to get his plate number, and he eventually took an off-ramp that wasn't part of my commute.
however, I have called the police over several seemingly drunk drivers, gave them plenty of notice as to where they would be at what time and on what road... and never have I seen them respond. I don't really bother much anymore... but this guy this morning was hyper aggressive.
CVT has the advantage here as it will put you in the correct gear keep it there. In terms of acceleration, a CVT will be better than a 6 speed in the Mazda as it will keep you in the meat of its power band the entire way. It doesn't need to change/hunt gears like a typical 6 speed transmission.
CVT has the advantage here as it will put you in the correct gear keep it there. In terms of acceleration, a CVT will be better than a 6 speed in the Mazda as it will keep you in the meat of its power band the entire way. It doesn't need to change/hunt gears like a typical 6 speed transmission.
I didn't have time to get his plate number, and he eventually took an off-ramp that wasn't part of my commute.
however, I have called the police over several seemingly drunk drivers, gave them plenty of notice as to where they would be at what time and on what road... and never have I seen them respond. I don't really bother much anymore... but this guy this morning was hyper aggressive.
Just tell them it's like a "Sport Mode" with no mileage penalty, and nearly zero delay. They will be amazed.
Sometimes they care, sometimes not. Dunno what the rhyme or reason is really.
our CRV CVT has much more delay than our CX5 if you mash the gas.
yeah, especially when one time we were going to pass the town's police station in less than 10 minutes. and when we did arrive at that point there were several police cars there, so there were definitely officers inside the building, but none to intercept the driver. there was also the sheriffs' station across the street... none of them came out either.
that bozo had been crossing the rumble stripped center line for over 10 miles that I witnessed....
our CRV CVT has much more delay than our CX5 if you mash the gas.
^^Yup and they still suck and imo are exacerbated by turbo lag. Forester XT..epic fail for me for this a few other reasons after going in with very high hopes
My 2014 CX-5 has lumbar support. (rofl)Don't forget it also offers lumbar support.