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The Freedom Option Package Technology Quiz

Question 1:
A Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission does which of the following:


downloads market quotes to your dashboard computer
boosts fuel economy through better "gear ratios"
enables your car radio to work inside long tunnels

A Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) allows for an infinite number of "gear ratios" for maximum engine performance and efficiency. With a CVT, gears are replaced by a continuous belt. The Honda Civic HX has been available with a CVT since 1996. CVT is now offered on Saturn Vue, an SUV, as well as in the Audi A6 and A4.

Here's how the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes Audi's CVT system: "The gear ratio changes, but with no hesitation or loss of power. It's amazing." For more information, check out:

  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article

  • Honda news release

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