Does anyone know the difference in Multitronic and Tiptronic? what is the diff (exept visually)
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Tip has 5 forward gear ratios, CVT has hundreds (thousands?)...
so, you basically don't feel when the CVT shifts - it really doesn't - it kind of slips through the numerous gear ratios it has.
However, the CVT can be operated like a Tip if you want to. So, CVT is a Tip plus much much more.
It's easier to understand if you just go a testdrive one.
However, the CVT can be operated like a Tip if you want to. So, CVT is a Tip plus much much more.
It's easier to understand if you just go a testdrive one.
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True. Multitronic is very much like a Snowmobile transmission..
it essentially has infinate ratios, but what they did was make 'steps', or dictate that a specific ratio would or could be maintained, a la the tip, for better feel and driveablilty.
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yeah, at first it's a bit weird driving in a CVT-equipped car...
you expect it to shift, but it just never does (or at least it feels like it never does).
I was also amazed at how responsive it is - talking about the 3.0 engine, however.
I was also amazed at how responsive it is - talking about the 3.0 engine, however.
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