Transmission type - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

Nemesis · 08-23-2009, 09:01 PM

Does anyone know what kind of transmission will be offered in the CRZ? Are hybrids primarily one type of transmission or is there auto/manual options?

MikeCR-Z · 08-24-2009, 04:35 PM

It will likely be very similar to the current Honda Insights transmission - a Continous Variable Transmission, aka CVT.

A little info about the transmission from Honda.com:

"Similar to an automatic transmission, CVT is an advanced transmission that substitutes the gears found in more traditional transmissions and replaces them with a metal push-belt running between a pair of variable-width pulleys"

However, anything is possible with the CR-Z. Honda could very well have a different option up their sleeve.

HondaFan · 08-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Does anyone know if these type of automatic transmission have the sport shift options? You know, the type with the paddles on the steering wheel.

MikeCR-Z · 08-26-2009, 01:05 PM

Came across an interesting article today on MotorTrend.com, quoting a senior engineer working on the CR-Z:

Quote:

It must be fun to drive, must remind you of the original CR-X. CVT is fine for the market, mostly. But we are Honda! We must have a manual!

Sounds very promising that a manual transmission is going to be offered!!

Nemesis · 08-27-2009, 01:24 AM

Manual transmission!??! I just got much more excited for this car! Lets hope they make it official soon

HondaFan · 08-31-2009, 01:05 AM

Manual tranny would be a great additional feature for this car, let alone the many others

marinjim · 09-01-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaFan

Does anyone know if these type of automatic transmission have the sport shift options? You know, the type with the paddles on the steering wheel.

I had a friend with a Ferrari also a couple with Porsche's and the consensus was that paddles burn clutches 10X faster than a normal manual shifter.

Be careful what you wish for.

BlackCivic · 09-02-2009, 01:38 PM

Friends' with ferraris?!?! Sweet!!!

HondaFan · 09-02-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinjim

I had a friend with a Ferrari also a couple with Porsche's and the consensus was that paddles burn clutches 10X faster than a normal manual shifter.

Be careful what you wish for.

Ugh never knew that, just thought they were cool for a alternate to stick shift

Nemesis · 09-03-2009, 05:17 PM

If the option was manual or auto what would you guys pick?

I'm 100% Manual - no way to really drive a car other then stick shift!!!!

08-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nemesis Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 113	Transmission type Does anyone know what kind of transmission will be offered in the CRZ? Are hybrids primarily one type of transmission or is there auto/manual options?

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MikeCR-Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,497	It will likely be very similar to the current Honda Insights transmission - a Continous Variable Transmission, aka CVT. A little info about the transmission from Honda.com: "Similar to an automatic transmission, CVT is an advanced transmission that substitutes the gears found in more traditional transmissions and replaces them with a metal push-belt running between a pair of variable-width pulleys" However, anything is possible with the CR-Z. Honda could very well have a different option up their sleeve. __________________ Honda CR-Z Forum

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08-25-2009, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
HondaFan Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 100	Does anyone know if these type of automatic transmission have the sport shift options? You know, the type with the paddles on the steering wheel.

08-27-2009, 01:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nemesis Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 113	Manual transmission!??! I just got much more excited for this car! Lets hope they make it official soon

08-31-2009, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
HondaFan Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 100	Manual tranny would be a great additional feature for this car, let alone the many others

09-02-2009, 01:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlackCivic Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 56	Friends' with ferraris?!?! Sweet!!!

09-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nemesis Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 113	If the option was manual or auto what would you guys pick? I'm 100% Manual - no way to really drive a car other then stick shift!!!!