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The Mitsu press release from the New York Auto Show Mirage launch this morning mentioned a feature of the CVT transmission that I hadn't seen before: idle neutral logic.

Can anyone tell me what this is?

I'm assuming it means that the transmission goes into neutral whenever you stop, and that's the reason why the CVT also has Hill Start Assist so you don't roll backwards when releasing the brakes on a grade.

If that's what it is, it must be another fuel saving feature to reduce load on the engine when stopped, rather than remaining in gear, constantly trying to drive the car forward while your foot is on the brake.

Is that about right?

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Update: see post #22 for the list of conditions when the feature is active or not.