Quote Originally Posted by urbanmetal View Post
For me it all depends on what accessories would I need. I would prefer MT as it's more reliable theoretically. Not sure if the CVT can withstand the full load of this car (7 seats) without sustaining much wear & tear, and it being based on the Brio platform.
You should be more concerned on whether the 1.5L engine can provide enough torque when the car is at full load, not the reliability of the transmission at full load. All engines can only generate a certain maximum torque, and all transmissions can only withstand a certain amount of torque. It just happened that a CVT has a lower torque limit than the fixed gear counterparts. But if they chose a CVT to pair with the 1.5L, it means that it should be able to withstand the maximum torque that engine can provide. And if they chose that 1.5L to power a 7-seater, then it means that it should be able to. In other words, hindi nila isasalpak yang 1.5L - CVT combo na yan kung hindi kakayanin ang maximum load. That's just plain stupid, and harmful to the company's reputation should it fail.