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Originally Posted by AlmostMDD
So, in reply to madfast, I agree hybrids will be the future, and the hybrid AWD combo just makes sense, but there is not way that I'll be interested in a sports car with a CVT. The only real issue is the transmission. Personally (nothing against those that choose an autobox or Dual Clutch), if it won't have a manual option, I'm not interested.
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A CVT can have virtual manual shifts and is found to be as responsive and efficient as DSG/manual transmissions while being smoother in operation than DSGs. This was recently demonstrated by Honda when they unveiled their future power/drive-trains for 2014 model year.
Looks like Toyota will choose performance-oriented CVT because it could be far cheaper and ligher than DSGs while possessing the virtues of DSGs.