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Steyr Hybrid CVT: Best of both worlds?

Back in 2019, Steyr presented an extremely futuristic version of the Hybrid CVT at Agritechnica. On this concept, all four wheels were driven electrically; now, four years later, the first Hybrid CVT is out in the field — a little less futuristic, but still with a striking livery and with one instead of two electric motors.

The ‘hybrid’ tag refers to two key elements on the Steyr prototype — first there is the all-important electric drive system, which is partnered with a traditional continuously variable power-splitting transmission. The second part is the supercapacitor used to store energy from the diesel engine.

260hp in a 175hp outfit

In terms of wheelbase

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