I drive a lot for work. About 65k a year, or 200k every three. I figure this year, time for another new one. The current ride is a Chrysler 200s w/ 6 cyl at 290hp with over 30mpg on highway. So, new ones? All turbo 1.5 and 2.0 many with CVTs.
So, discussion. I like the 290 hp passing , grades, etc. How low is too low on HP for street car assuming typical driving? Not many normally aspirated 6cyl with automatics out there.
New Honda, Hyundai, etc are at 250HP or so with really flat torque curves. Turbo 4's.
My inclination is to avoid CVT more than avoid Turbo.
Ideally I would avoid both and find normal 6cyl with auto trans as they tend to be bullet proof combos. Few and far between any more. Some Buick, Toyota, Lexus, Cadillac, but again, not too many to choose from. Dodge and Chrysler are really old platforms. (I think 10 years or so?) Hence the 200, not a 300 or Charger. Even the Avalon and Lexus is an old platform. Seems they are getting really dated.
So, any input on turbo vs cvt? turbo and cvt? Seriously, how much HP does a street car / highway cruiser need? (BTW, More is not a good answer here)
