When its time to talk about fun-to-drive cars with CVTs, Subaru’s latest products take the crown. In our test drives of these two turbocharged boxers, the CVT does a fantastic job of keeping the car in its ideal power and torque band. This makes for a very smooth power delivery, a rare trait in turbocharged cars.
Like other modern CVTs Subaru’s transmission in these two cars allows for a “manual” shifting mode, letting the driver switch between pre-set gear ratios. However, Subaru makes things even more interesting by offering you a choice between six or eight “gears” to shift through. Either way, the ability to select those ratios adds a substantially sportier feel than you might expect with a CVT.
