A CVT will typically vary RPM on the highway, depending on throttle position, wind, elevation and other factors. Since a CVT has infinitely varied gearing, it'll try to find the most efficient RPM to maintain the desired speed.
I’m sure I speak for just about everybody on this forum but I hate the CVT! I probably wouldn’t hate it so much if there weren’t so many stories of it failing and it costing $3k or so to replace!
Have you ever thought about a manual transmission Versa??
I’ve thought about switching it over to a manual when (and hopefully if) the CVT goes out depending on if switching is possible and how much it costs.
The Dealership where I purchased my car is constantly calling me about upgrading - (trading in the car). Each time I tell them I am very happy with the car and don't wish to trade it in.
That’s an idea. I still owe about 11k on it and I should have it paid off in four years. When I bought the car I added a warranty that would replace all major components like the engine or transmission until the car is paid for. It added an additional 2k to the price but I figured it would be cheaper doing it like that than paying out of pocket if something were to fail while I’m making payments. Of course with my luck the CVT will go out the day after that warranty expires!
Reminds me of this Kawasaki KLR650 I had... I purchased the extended warranty and the thing was in and out of the shop constantly (under warranty). I mean every month there was an issue.
