Are there any 2022 or 2023 models with no turbo, no GDI, no CVT?
2021? 2020?
Looking back, there have always been technology bulls and technology bears.
I can still remember people bemoaning EFI, saying how much cheaper and simpler carburetors are to maintain and repair.
Before that were the smog emissions issues of the '70's.
Well, now I'm in my 50's and have turned into a technology bear and seek to avoid turbo (pretty easy to do), GDI and CVT (not as easy if you want an auto transmission.)
All I will say is, not all CVTs are bad. Toyota makes a very reliable CVT (or what people call a CVT), the crazy amount of miles taxi drivers put on Prius alone proves it.
With that being said, I would not buy another brand of car with a CVT.
Interesting thread here.
http://www.corollaforum.com/threads/cvt-transmission-issues.7389/
Yeah GDI systems', turbos, and CVT's all weren't great at first. But companies have gotten pretty good with them over time.
For the most part it really depends what brand you're buying.
Unfortunately I dont know of a car that doesnt have GDI, turbo, CVT, or VVT (adding that tech here too). But again, if you go for the right car manufactures, you'll still get a quality, and long lasting product.
If you find one, let us know!
Every single manufacturer seems to be going that direction. Turbo, GDI, CVT.
EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.
One of the last holdouts was Toyota. Their hybrids bought them some time before going turbo and GDI. Because their fleet emissions and MPG was helped by hybrids. So Toyota may be your best bet in finding one made in the last 3-5 years.
So just being cvt doesn't make it a bad choice. Toyota makes great cvt; they've been making it since the Prius and just do the regular maintenance and it'll last a long time. After Toyota I would vote for a Honda cvt. Also with turbo engines first Honda; they've been making it for a while and they've figured it out. For sure naturally aspired engine is the better choice but if turbo then definitely Honda.
Yes you have less options especially if you don't want cvt, but Toyota still has regular automatic options such as even the brand new Rav4 or Camry.
