CVT GEAR BOX

CVT for 3.5-liter class engine

The CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) provides smooth and "stepless" ratio changes, unlike conventional transmission systems that use sets of fixed gears.
Nissan appreciated the CVT's benefits of fuel economy and seamless acceleration from an earlier stage, and was the world's first to offer CVTs for engine displacements as large as 3.5 liters. Today, Nissan's CVT technology offers smooth and fuel-efficient "fun-to-drive" performance in an extensive range of Nissan models, from the compact class all the way up to high-powered luxury vehicles.

Seamless acceleration

The CVT is an automatic transmission that uses two pulleys with a steel belt running between them. To continuously vary its gear ratios, the CVT simultaneously adjusts the diameter of the "drive pulley" that transmits torque from the engine and the "driven pulley" that transfers torque to the wheels. With stepless shifting of gear ratios, the CVT can avoid the shift-shock and deliver smooth driving, making it an exceptional transmission solution.