Originally Posted by roland365
so hopefully i can see a little improvemnt on the 2.4.....yeah the cvt is kinda weird...i assume u dont even need to use it.
not really but there are tricks, like usswasp mentioned.
when coasting you need to give just a tad of gas or it tends to slow down more than it should (or you would expect). sorta like downshifting but not as drastic, guess its to emulate engine braking.. a touch of gas prevents this.
the engine tends to like 3000 RPM and above, and it lives for 5500-6000 RPM. thats where the power is and the CVT will keep it there when you get on it.
its actually fun to drive when you get used to it.
but off the line its a DOG - not that I mind, it is a gas sipper after all.. and I am used to the low end torque of the XJs 4.0 and my caddys 4.5 V8. this is my 1st 4 banger so maybe Im just not used to it yet. once it hits around 10 mph and the engine hits 6000 it goes pretty good though.