i think 'simulated conventional 6 speed' is a function that 'hold' the drive ratio over certain rpm, then only release and go for next drive ratio, thats why rpm drop is slow, the gear just have to slowly move to next ratio (CVT characterictic).
I don think this function is entirely just for simulation fun, but got certain advantage. My understanding is SAT mode will be more powerful especially uphill because they lock at certain 'gear ratio', like conven auto or manual, of course higher RPM = higher power. Thats why some claim SAT naik bukit is more powerful.
Anyway, just explain based on my little understanding, i never drive CVT tranny car before.

Added on September 28, 2011, 5:07 pmQUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Sep 28 2011, 04:17 PM)

makes sense too on the throttle part
but I did some digging too and find out that jerking during congestion is also among the CVT's (not just the PUNCH unit) bad traits. CVT adjusts the effective drive ratio for the driven speed. However, most CVTs in the market nowadays couldn't select the effective gear ratio fast enough during tailgating/bumper to bumper crawl since drivers will engage the throttle, then the brake pedal, and then the throttle again, which causes the car to jerk.
Actually i plan to reduce sensitivity by alter ECU parameter, dun know whether can work or not.
My colleague VIOS last time also like this, throttle over sensitive, then he send for adjustment. But VIOS throttle is not DBW la..
This post has been edited by coolkwc: Sep 28 2011, 05:07 PM