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Replying to: rsholland (Mar 10, 2009 7:20 am) But the 5EAT story came from Automotive Engineering quite some time ago with official Subaru source. That same article noted the costly mods by Subaru and the increased transmission weight that ensued...I recall 56 pounds. For those who do not remember the close relationship of Subaru with Nissan there were hand-me-down Nissan body dies and even a Nissan model with Nissan engine and Subaru AWD and body. That Japan-only wagon model was called a Stagea. Where ever manufactured a more expensive, heavier trans would be hard to justify for the lower end Subaru models, but eventually pressure to improve corporate CAFE will mean a CVT.
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Replying to: saedave (Mar 10, 2009 12:48 pm)
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Replying to: volkov (Mar 10, 2009 1:09 pm) Yes, but those trans were for micro cars. More heavy duty shared CVT designs are already in use at Nissan and Toyota; why would Fugi waste the development money? With shared switches, etc already from Toyota, shared purchasing power for transmissions makes sense. Expect to find lots of shared pieces in the future. |
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Legacy http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2347041&postcount=3482 Outback http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2347042&postcount=3483 I think it's safe to say that US-spec models will be similar—but not identical in terms of package content. Interesting that the cars now get an auto-up driver's window (finally!) and a rear camera comes with NAVI. Also, it looks like the Legacy GT may be 6-speed only? Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Mar 11, 2009 7:11 am) FWIW, I still stand by my long ago assertion that outsourcing the CVT seemed more sensible. If FHI is developing the new unit, it just seems less ill-advised if they have a history.
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Replying to: volkov (Mar 11, 2009 8:52 am) Bob |
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Replying to: volkov (Mar 11, 2009 8:52 am) If they are using the unit from the mini car, I would worry about trans longevity. Let's see if there is a tow rating for the auto trans models. If the fuel economy increase with CVT/3.6 liter is not significant over 5EAT/3.6l , there is no reason to choose a probably more costly CVT.
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Replying to: saedave (Mar 11, 2009 10:02 am) Bob |
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Replying to: saedave (Mar 11, 2009 10:02 am)
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Replying to: volkov (Mar 11, 2009 10:13 am) Agreed, but if the CVT is the old Subaru unit designed for a very small engine and vehicle it probably can't be used with the 3.6l. If the power of the 3.6 has been increased with direct injection to 280-300 HP, the limits of the Murano's trans may even be exceeded.
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