The 2026.5 Nissan Rogue, the 2026 Honda HR-V and the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross are recent U.S. models whose manufacturers describe them with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Honda’s 2025 CR-V also uses a CVT, but only in its gasoline LX, EX and EX-L trims; the CR-V hybrids use a different system. The answer depends on model year, trim and powertrain, so a model name alone is not enough. The examples below are taken from manufacturer pages. They are not a complete list of every U.S. model.
Which models are verified
| Model and year | Trim or powertrain | Transmission as the manufacturer labels it | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.5 Nissan Rogue | Trims shown on Nissan USA’s specifications page (confirm each trim) | Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Nissan USA specifications |
| 2026 Honda HR-V | All HR-V models | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Honda Information Center |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | Gasoline grades | Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode (CVTi-S) | Toyota USA Newsroom |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid grades | Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT), part of the hybrid system | Toyota USA Newsroom |
| 2025 Honda CR-V LX, EX, EX-L | Gasoline trims | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Honda CR-V specifications |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Sport Touring Hybrid | Hybrid trims | Two-motor hybrid system, listed in place of the conventional CVT entry | Honda CR-V specifications |
Conventional CVT, CVTi-S and hybrid systems are different things
Manufacturers use similar terms for different hardware, so the label on the spec sheet matters more than the word “CVT.”
Conventional CVT
A conventional CVT changes gear ratio continuously instead of stepping through fixed gears. Honda’s 2026 HR-V guide states: “HR-V models feature a continuously variable transmission (CVT).” Honda’s descriptions of how the HR-V drives are Honda’s own claims, not independent test results.
Toyota’s CVTi-S
Toyota applies the name CVTi-S (Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode) to the Corolla Cross gasoline grades. Toyota says this unit has a physical first gear. It should therefore not be classed as a conventional stepped automatic, even though it is marketed as a CVT.
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Hybrid ECVT and two-motor systems
In the hybrid Corolla Cross, Toyota specifies an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) as part of the hybrid system. Hybrid ECVT should not be treated as the same hardware as a gasoline CVT. Honda’s CR-V hybrids are listed under a two-motor hybrid system rather than the conventional CVT entry used for the gasoline trims, so the transmission is part of the hybrid drive system, not a separate CVT option.
Same model name, different transmission
Honda’s 2025 CR-V guide states: “The CR-V LX, EX and EX-L come with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).” The Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims are listed with a two-motor hybrid system instead. A buyer who asks whether the CR-V has a CVT gets a correct answer for the gasoline trims and an incomplete one without the hybrid trims.
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| 2026 Corolla Cross powertrain | Transmission | Combined mpg (Toyota estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline, front-wheel drive | CVTi-S | 32 mpg combined |
| Gasoline, all-wheel drive | CVTi-S | 30 mpg combined |
| Hybrid, all grades | Hybrid ECVT | 42 mpg combined |
Source: Toyota USA Newsroom, 2025 release.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to confirm a specific vehicle
- Write down the exact model year, trim and whether the car is gasoline or hybrid. Nissan’s Rogue example is the 2026.5 model year, which is different from a plain 2026 designation.
- Open the manufacturer’s specifications page for that model year. The pages used here are Nissan USA’s Rogue specifications and trims page, Honda Information Center’s HR-V and CR-V pages, and the Toyota USA Newsroom release for the Corolla Cross.
- Select the trim and find the transmission line. Look for the manufacturer’s specific label, such as Xtronic CVT, CVTi-S, ECVT or a two-motor hybrid system, rather than the general word “automatic.”
- For a used car or one from an earlier year, check the window sticker (Monroney label) or the owner’s manual for that specific vehicle. Earlier model years and different trims can use different transmissions.
What these sources do not establish
- They verify examples only. They do not list every CVT model sold in the U.S., so a model missing from the table is neither confirmed nor ruled out.
- The model years are mixed. The Honda CR-V examples are 2025 specifications. Check Honda’s current 2026 CR-V pages before assuming the same transmission applies.
- They say nothing about reliability or durability. The sources are manufacturer descriptions and fuel-economy estimates, not independent tests or failure-rate data, so they cannot rank CVT cars against one another.
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