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The ES350 H does NOT have a CVT - it has an E-CVT (Electronic CVT), a big difference.
A regular CVT, the one that gets lots of complaints about the noises, loud whining winding out sound, and rubbery behavior, is purely mechanical and uses pulleys and a belt to vary ratios. The belts can fail and need adjustment. An E-CVT uses planetary gears and electric motors to accomplish changes, very smoothly. Without all the mechanicals in a CVT, an E-CVT is very reliable and feels like a “real” transmission.
A regular CVT, the one that gets lots of complaints about the noises, loud whining winding out sound, and rubbery behavior, is purely mechanical and uses pulleys and a belt to vary ratios. The belts can fail and need adjustment. An E-CVT uses planetary gears and electric motors to accomplish changes, very smoothly. Without all the mechanicals in a CVT, an E-CVT is very reliable and feels like a “real” transmission.
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I have family members who have a Model Y. It's a good car and very practical. I just like the 3 better because it looks more sportier.
Actually I want the Model S but so darn expensive. Had the Model 3 been a hatchback in disguise like the Model S, oh baby there would be a blue Performance M3 with white interior on my driveway by now.
Actually I want the Model S but so darn expensive. Had the Model 3 been a hatchback in disguise like the Model S, oh baby there would be a blue Performance M3 with white interior on my driveway by now.
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ya i mean the man doesn't like the feeling of ecvt, despite the label/definition you guys give it. personally i dont have an issue with es300h but thats just me. let that man doug like what he likes. its his choice
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Even so, it can't compare to the enjoyable growl of a V6 under throttle. On my 300h, when the audio system is on and Sports mode is used, it generates a fake engine sound that is more pleasant than the basic A25A-FXS audio captured. Not sure why it doesn't come through more clearly in the video while in Sport mode, maybe the audio volume was very low.
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Even so, it can't compare to the enjoyable growl of a V6 under throttle. On my 300h, when the audio system is on and Sports mode is used, it generates a fake engine sound that is more pleasant than the basic A25A-FXS audio captured. Not sure why it doesn't come through more clearly in the video while in Sport mode, maybe the audio volume was very low.
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