The Kadjar is a Nissan Qashqai with a different badge. The automatic use a Getrag 7DCT300, which is also found in BMW and Mini. It's fairly well rated as DCTs go, but is still a bit fragile.
Newer Renault hybrids use something they refer to as an E-tech multi mode gearbox, which has no clutches at all and uses 'dog gears'. It's quite new technology in road cars, but should be very robust. It seems its characteristics aren't to everyone's liking. I thought it was fantastic in the Captur PHEV that I drove, but others don't like it, so I would suggest a long test drive.
Renaults with 'EDC' are dual clutch again. Avoid their CVTs like the plague.
Though CVTs (continuously variable transmissions [for the OP]) still work like an auto in terms of the driving experience, except they can be a bit 'whiney' when you put your foot down. Toyotas and Lexuses are the best in terms of reliability, with them, others like Honda and Subaru decent too for the most part.
Note to the OP that the Clio equivalent for the current Toyota Yaris self-charging hybrid has a CVT. It does also have a Mazda re-badged clone - not to be confused with the 'standard' [different altogether] Mazda2, which itself is a decent car and has a reliable TC auto gearbox on the 90bhp 1.5 petrol mild hybrid [just powers the electrics, no drive capability] version.
The Toyota will likely come with a longer warranty than the Mazda, thought they might offer similar terms (check) to be competitive. Mazda dealers though can be highly variable in post-sales (maintenance) quality in my view, some great, others a lot less so. Toyota tend to be better on average and mostly tend to be good.
Worth the OP checking out the local main dealerships' reviews online for any they may consider, just in case their local(s) may be a bit duff one way or the other.
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