Are CVT auto gearboxes good?

I'm thinking about getting a vehicle with a CVT transmission. Possibly Honda HR-V or Nissan Qashqai. My preference would be a torque converter auto, though this seems to limit the range of choices. I did own a 2008 Qashqai auto but did not quite gel with it. Is the newer Qashqai an improvement and how do you rate the Honda CVT? Many thanks in anticipation.

Asked on 10 September 2020 by John Moran

Answered by Andrew Brady

CVT transmissions are generally very reliable and efficient, although they can be troublesome in the Nissan Qashqai. Honda's CVT gearbox is better, although it does create quite a lot of noise during acceleration. How about a Peugeot 2008 or 3008? Both are available with a good torque-converter automatic gearbox.

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