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A continuously variable transmission (CVT) (also known as a single-speed transmission, stepless transmission, pulley transmission, or, in case of motorcycles, a twist-and-go) is an automatic transmission that can change seamlessly through a continuous range of effective gear ratios.
As with the naturally aspirated Veloster, the Turboâs transmission choices are both six-speeds: one manual, one automatic. But the automatic option in the base Veloster is a dual-clutch automated manualâofficially, the EcoShift dual-clutch transmission, or DCT for short. Itâs Hyundaiâs first of the type.The Turboâs automatic, however, is a conventional one, with a manual shift mode. Hyundaiâs DCT wonât handle the torque (195 lb-ft at 1750 rpm) generated by the turbocharged and intercooled version of the Velosterâs direct-injected 1.6-liter four-cylinder. This is not a bad thing.he Turboâs automatic, however, is a conventional one, with a manual shift mode. Hyundaiâs DCT wonât handle the torque (195 lb-ft at 1750 rpm) generated by the turbocharged and intercooled version of the Velosterâs direct-injected 1.6-liter four-cylinder. This is not a bad thing.