01-06-2021, 09:30 AM
macuu - I'm not an SUV fan, but over the last three years or so I've ended up renting a Chevy Equinox. It's not 4WD but it was a very nice vehicle to drive and when I was looking for a new car it was something I considered. In the end, I decided I didn't need a large car, but it was very reasonably priced.
As for CVTs, Kia and Hyundai offer 10-year/100,000 mile warranties on the power train which I assume includes the CVT. Might be worth considering, or even if 2nd hand, the warranty might still be valid. I've been driving a CVT vehicle (Elantra) for the last couple of months and the fuel efficiency is incredible, I'm averaging 40 mpg city/highway. I'm not healing large loads or anything like that, but feel very comfortable with the warranty. The more general warranty lasts five years plus free maintenance for three years.
As for CVTs, Kia and Hyundai offer 10-year/100,000 mile warranties on the power train which I assume includes the CVT. Might be worth considering, or even if 2nd hand, the warranty might still be valid. I've been driving a CVT vehicle (Elantra) for the last couple of months and the fuel efficiency is incredible, I'm averaging 40 mpg city/highway. I'm not healing large loads or anything like that, but feel very comfortable with the warranty. The more general warranty lasts five years plus free maintenance for three years.