Here's our review of the 1.8 CVT model:
Proton Inspira 1.8E (CVT) - Tough ChoiceWhen I test drove Inspira 1.8E CVT, I floored about 2/3 of the throttle, leaving maybe 1/3 from
complete full stroke. Engine speed stayed at 2500 RPM fixed while speedometer climbed slowly
from 60km/h to 100km/h. IThere was no such feeling my back was pushed against the driver seat
(i.e. acceleration was slow and weak) while the speedometer climbed slowly. Thus it felt not responsive
in terms of torque.
At 110km/h, engine speed stayed at about ~2200 RPM which is good for economy and low noise low strain to engine.
However, when moving from stand-still, the torque is ok = i.e. the urge to propel forward was good.
Question : Are CVT gearboxes behaving exactly the same way there was almost no strong urge to propel forward
from mid speed ~50km/h to 100 km/h ? Or maybe I should really floor the throttle until full before the feeling
of acceleration rush can be felt ?