Transmission Type by Car: CVT, Automatic or Manual / Chevrolet / VoltChevrolet Volt Transmission by year YearTransmission2019CVT (continuously variable)2018CVT (continuously variable)2017CVT (continuously variable)2016CVT (continuously variable)2015CVT (continuously variable)2014CVT (continuously variable)2013CVT (continuously variable)2012CVT (continuously variable)2011CVT (continuously variable) Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov).