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- Maverick
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- 2.5L Hybrid
I was a manual-transmission die-hard for decades. I loved the control and precision for everything from navigating rough roads, to descending steep mountain highways. Automatic transmissions are always hunting, shifting at the wrong time, etc. CVTs suck as well--rubber-banding, artificial shift points, etc. just aren't any fun.
And then I bought my first electric car--which has one gear. All the power when needed, great regenerative braking, no hunting, etc. The ease of an automatic, with all of the control of a manual--and truly a joy to drive.
So, I was pretty nervous about buying a Maverick. But I read a lot about the hybrid's eCVT, and figured that I would give it a chance. Well, I love it! It drives much like an electric car--smooth power at all speeds. Not quite as smooth and precise as an EV, but close enough. I don't miss rowing my own gears at all.
I don't expect to ever buy a manual transmission again, which is something that I swore I'd never say!
And then I bought my first electric car--which has one gear. All the power when needed, great regenerative braking, no hunting, etc. The ease of an automatic, with all of the control of a manual--and truly a joy to drive.
So, I was pretty nervous about buying a Maverick. But I read a lot about the hybrid's eCVT, and figured that I would give it a chance. Well, I love it! It drives much like an electric car--smooth power at all speeds. Not quite as smooth and precise as an EV, but close enough. I don't miss rowing my own gears at all.
I don't expect to ever buy a manual transmission again, which is something that I swore I'd never say!
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