Anyone has any experience on Audi's multitronics CVT as well as Mercedes Autotronic ? Are they durable ?

So far we have (some naming not sure, please correct if deem fit) :

Nissan Xtronics


Honda CVT
Toyota CVT


Audi Multitronics


Mercedes Autotronic


Subaru Lineartronic


Don't know what else, but most of these are to be fitted on lower power output car, meaning it has lower torque tolerance limit. Though there is improvement to it, i.e. landmark case being Audi A4 1.8T being able to withstand a high torque of 300NM ?

This post has been edited by amdxp: Aug 12 2014, 01:46 PM

From the few pics I posted above, looks like Subaru and Audi has more robust CVT belt.

Toyota, Nissan and Merc belt looks a bit soft.

And yup, CVT is here to stay. Looks like with 9 spd auto, DCT, CVT etc being introduced, manual is set to be less popular. But all are here to stay