WHAT WE LIKE: Continuously variable automatic transmissions have long been derided around here, but the tide is turning some, thanks to powertrains like the 1.5-liter turbo inline-four/CVT combination in our long-term Honda Civic. In fact, this torque-rich drivetrain has earned praise from several corners. Reviews editor Josh Jacquot proclaimed the Civic to be home to ?one of the best CVT/four-cylinder combos on the market today,? while testing director Don Sherman said that ?this transmission?s pluses?instantaneous power surges for passing and smooth, shiftless operation?far outweigh its minuses such as occasional high-rpm droning.? READ MORE ??
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