Good to hear some positive thoughts about the hybrid powertrain! I personally can't stand that slipping feeling I get from most CVTs, but as I understand, the eCVT is nothing like the traditional belt-and-pulley setup. Rather, it's two separate electric motors connected in-line with the output from the engine, and a planetary gearset between the motors allows them to create variable ratios. If it's as nice as you say, it's certainly gonna be my first test-drive whenever the Mav hits showrooms.Put it in sport mode, stomp on the pedal and I feel like it takes off quicker than my Ranger. And with the electric motor in there, the power just keeps pulling you almost constantly through the whole band. Honestly I wouldn't be concerned about having that same eCVT in another hybrid.
Since the escape has the eCVT setup, more than likely the Mav will as well, as it seems they're sharing a lot of parts. It's certainly possible they could do some other hybrid system and connect it to the 8-spd, but I doubt it.
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