Automatic transmission (AT)
* Advantages:
* Reliability and durability
* Smooth gear shifting
*Manual mode for better control
* Service life up to 300,000 km
* Flaws:
* Increased fuel consumption
* Greater weight and size compared to a CVT
* More expensive to maintain
CVT
* Advantages:
* Fuel efficiency
* Smooth and continuously variable gear shifting
* Light weight and compact dimensions
*Low noise
* Flaws:
* Less service life (up to 200,000 km)
* More sensitive to high loads
*More expensive to repair if it fails
Specific recommendations for Honda Stepwgn:
* For reliability, durability and better control, automatic transmission is recommended.
*If fuel efficiency and a smooth ride are your priority, you can choose a CVT.
Long term reliability:
In the long term, an automatic transmission is considered more reliable than a CVT. Automatic transmissions withstand high loads well and have a longer service life.
Service cost:
Automatic transmissions are generally cheaper to maintain than CVTs. However, in the case of serious problems, repairing the CVT can be more expensive.
The choice of transmission type ultimately depends on individual needs and preferences.