Don't think they make any FWD any longer. I looked at a couple dealerships and didn't see any FWD. All AWD.
Japanese-made compact FWD SUV, no CVT?
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Mostly FWD here according to Toyota.com. Likely your region they hedge AWD due to snow.
But I did look and couldn't find any J vin's. All 2's here which is odd - all 100% canada build. I didn't look for long.
I know in 2019 it was about even, maybe even Canada/Japan or maybe even more Japan weighted. Once they got Kentucky up and running it swung that way - so maybe out of luck on new?
Where is the VW Tiguan made. FWD + 8-speed starting at $29K.
I wouldn’t have thought about a RAV. There’s a Canadian FWD base trim at a nearby dealer. It’s not 100% what I specified but my two Canadian Toyotas were both completely reliable and trouble-free so it’s now on my list. Thanks!
Chatanooga TN I believe.
Sorry, forgot to add I’m allergic to turbochargers on anything except big tractor diesels.
Nope
Well thanks for enlightening us. / sarc
ON further inspection vin starts with a 3, so hecho en Mexico
IMHO, if you can accept the CVT on the Corolla Cross, it's the closest vehicle to the specs you are looking for.
Naturally aspirated, FWD, Japanese-ish.
Naturally aspirated, FWD, Japanese-ish.
Rav4 is 8 speed auto Aisin.
The only thing missing is made in Japan. Mine is but it seems their all made here now.
Its also non turbo and it GDI +MPI - not just GDI.
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If you'd like to broaden your pool of choices, just get an AWD and remove the driveshaft and AWD emblem on the tailgate.
You would no doubt end up with a CEL somehow these days, unfortunately.
The thought had crossed my mind.
Right now the choice seems to be between a Japanese CX-5 AWD and a Canadian RAV4 FWD. The CX-5 has the same 2.5 Skyactiv engine as my Mazda6 (which I like) but the Toyota has port + direct injection which might be better for long term reliability.
I’m guessing I can get the Mazda for at least $1000 less than the Toyota.
for the sake of argument, I'll assume the US models come from the First 2 plants, heavily biased towards the second one....
CX5 has a much smaller interior and cargo volume than the Rav4, if that matters. If not I thought they were very nice - but didn't even test drive one as they were too small for us.
AFAIK all North American Tiguans are coming from Mexico plant, for the EU market the long wheelbase Tiguans are also made in Mexico. Only short wheelbases are made in Germany, which is not available here.
The 8-speed Aisin transmission is made in Japan though
From a packaging perspective, small SUVs make much more sense. The ride height makes entry and exit easy, plus it gives much more space for passengers and cargo. I have no interest in owning a sedan again. I haven't bought a sedan in over a decade and probably never will.
I totally agree, but I'll still always want to keep a sedan around. Having a separate, locking trunk where people can't see your stuff is a major advantage of a sedan for me. When I go to the shooting range it's in my car because I can lock my guns out of sight in the trunk in case I want to stop at a store or restaurant before heading home.
