You need a degree from McGrill to understand how it works <| sep |> I would say it just depends on the kind of person you are . There ' s no doubt that Continously Variable Transmissions are more efficient and the majority of people wouldn ' t really care , but for a driving enthusiast , it doesn ' t really feel natural or alive . But as a driving enthusiast myself , I understand that most people view their cars as a very pricey appliance . Overall I think CVTs are what ' s going to push the automotive industry to be more sustainable in terms of the environment . But it ' s kind of sad to see that most auto companies are dropping traditional gearing in most of their vehicles . I personally drive a 6 Speed Manual and love it , but I know that the manual gearbox will go extinct soon . The electric car will be the savior of the car , just like the car was the savior of the horse .