i-Shift or CVT?

[Scylax]

Why is the i-Shift transmission of the newer Honda Jazz considered to be superior to the CVT system of the older Jazz models ?

[AlBags]

Everyone in the know knows about inherent wear and poor performance/control with CVT boxes. They are trouble in the end .. and damned expensive to repair or replace (Ford has a lot of problems with the CVT) Avoid CVT like the plague.

[AlBags]

Type Your Answer Here.... Frome when I worked for Ford, I seem to remember a CVT Focus replacement was about £5K.

[Scylax]

Thank you, Albags, for both answers. The CVT of my previous Jazz was smoother,
(though I'm perfectly happy with my newer i-Shift Jazz), but I take your point.
Seemingly, the change I made was the right decision - 5000 good reasons why it
was the right decision. I am obliged, Sir.

[AlBags]

The problem with CVT's it appears to me .. is that everything .. all components have to be made really small to be compact as a whole .. Therefore they break easily. The main bearings in a Ford CVT are as shall as a rear Fiesta wheel bearing. They break often .. There are only complete replacements .. and hardly any spares. Rebuilds specialist job .. and time consuming.