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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by EDGE2
I always get a good laugh when someone says CVT are not meant for high performance, the GS450h and RX400h have CVT as well as the Toyota Hybrids, I wonder if the LS 600h will get a CVT.
Do note that the CVTs in Toyota/Lexus hybrids are planetary gear sets and are different from the cone & belt systems in virtually all other CVT-equipped models.


This is a picture of the planetary gear set from the Prius. It's much smaller and lighter than a regular transmission.
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