Thats why, 3 strategies implimented for punch cvt, 1.6k rpm n below, torque retention, to ease driving at parking lot, to park, n driving slowly around neighbourgoud coz u dont want sudden acceleration, or slingshot or rubberband effect especially during parking.

Next after 1.6k n bfore 2k rpm, the cvt ratio is labour for fuel efficiency, thats why feel a bit lembab :-), 2k rpm n above, change character, from lembab, suddenly roar, it seems that it reach its powerband. Reason, for cruising n overtaking.

Just look at speed when drivng below 1.6k rpm, when driving between 1.7k to 1.9k rpm, and when 2k rpm, u will understand what i said earlier. If understand it, then u will know when to rev below 1.6krpm, when to rev between 1.7k rpm to below 1.9k rpm, and when to rev up from 2k rpm n onward..

Hope this help for cvt flx, whether se or 1.3. Actually its nearly Same as mitsu cvt also in mirage, below 2k rpm is the best, but not too low coz it will reduce torque to assist parking procedure. But of course, cannot beat mirage or even attrage due to 3 cylinders, aluminium n light weight body.

By reducing the load from the engine previously need to create vacuum for the brake. Its like the diff in hydraulic pwr steering n eps. Even hydaulic good in feedback, but it take a toll to the engine in town driving. If u r idling, turn the steering wheel to the left n to the right, u will see the rpm drop a bit. This doesnt happened to eps.

Sorry if my word is bad coz im not good at explaining.