Thread: 2014 Forester
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Old 08-04-2013, 07:31 PM   #20
DaBears
 
Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Bend, IN
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Originally Posted by Kyle2k View Post
This is the first time I think I have ever heard positive feedback about a CVT, can you elaborate...I just might have to go drive one.
It's fast. That's all I can say.






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Originally Posted by upflying View Post
The CVT locks up like a manual, there is no torque converter slippage or power loss except when stopped.
Gear ratios are infinite depending on throttle and speed. Since it works like a manual, mpg tends to be better.
Subaru has paddles so you hold it in virtual "gear" without virtual "downshifting".
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Originally Posted by Kyle2k View Post
Thanks for the technical explanation, but I currently have a 2012ish jeep compass with a CVT and it doesn't impress me. It feels sloppy off the line and not very impressive acceleration in comparison to my roommates rav4 with a 4 speed - I would have to try the Forester because I'm guessing it more so has to do with the jeep tuning?
Yes the legacy is being refreshed.

I actually drove a 2013 legacy while they went and got my forester in Ohio.

I highly recommend both vehicles. Very impressed.

And yes like someone said subaru continues to grow yearly. Great vehicles.


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