Malaysia launch in November, better than Iriz’s CVT, new 2022 Perodua Myvi D-CVT explained
Eric · Oct 27, 2021 02:18 PM
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This is it, after three generations of the Perodua Myvi being synonymous with the four-speed automatic transmission, it’s finally time for the dated transmission to bow out.
News surrounding the Myvi receiving the CVT transmission first surfaced last week, when Indonesia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs revealed two unnamed models with the M804RS model code and 1.3 CVT suffix have been added to the system.
Recall that the Indonesian-market Daihatsu Sirion is a Perodua Myvi that’s imported from Malaysia and bears the M804RS model code.
Two times five equals ten and it’s certain that the new CVT transmission will also be fitted to the Malaysian-market Myvi.
What’s D-CVT?
Now, before you start groaning at the mere mention of CVT, let us remind you that the D-CVT is not your regular belt- or chain-driven CVT.
In the case of the D-CVT, it features a combination of steel chain and planetary gear set, the latter is used to complement the steel belt to reduce a typical CVT’s rubber feel whilst giving it a more direct feel.
At lower speeds, the D-CVT functions like any other CVT, as it utilizes the belt at start-stop and lower speed conditions.
However, from medium to higher speeds, the clutch engages and power is routed to the planetary gear set, creating a simulated torque converter automatic sensation.
The benefits of the D-CVT are two-fold: first the D-CVT transmission has less rubber band effect than other CVT transmissions, while improving fuel consumption along the way.
In the case of the Ativa, Perodua has claimed that its SUV offers a fuel consumption of 5.29-litre/100 km.
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