Here are 10 cars that could change your mind about owning a car with a continuously variable transmission

A CVT is a newer style of transmission that uses two rubber or metal cone-shaped pulleys driven by a belt.

As you drive, the distance between the cones changes, as does the diameter at which the belt is spinning.

The 2019 Subaru Legacy is likely overlooked on the used market, but it deserves some recognition.

The 2021 Kia Forte is a great option for anyone in search of a cheaper alternative to a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic .

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a value-packed compact sedan that rivals the Honda Civic , Toyota Corolla , and its corporate cousin, the Kia Forte .

The 2020 model year was the start of Hyundai 's use of the Intelligent Variable Transmission , which is the brand's name for the CVT .

The Nissan Sentra is notorious for having issues with its CVT , but the 2021 model year doesn't seem to have many issues.

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu comes with a choice of turbocharged engines -- a 1.5-liter and a more potent 2.0-liter .

Both engines can be paired with a CVT and front wheel drive is the only configuration it comes in.

There are many positive reviews on Cars.com concerning the way the car drives.