My 2018 Suzuki Vitara has a torque converter. I believe it's on the 1.0, 1.4 and 1.6 petrols, but not the diesel or more recent 1.5.

In terms of T/C auto's, you have a whole gaggle of PSA/Stellantis options. Now yes there is the question of Puretech reliability re the wet belt, but if you accept what forum member (and owner of a Puretech equipped late old shape 2008 auto) John F says, 2019 on cars will be fined to having bets made of more suitable material. But that would let you choose from:

Citroen C3 Aircross, C4 Cactus, C4, and C5 Aircross

Peugeot 2008 and 3008.

Vauxhall Crossland and Grandland.

I would like to point out though that while I have not actually tried on a steep hill, I have not been aware of our current car, a Hyundai Bayon DCT, rolling back on hills. The Suzuki Ignis AGS we had before the Bayon definitely did roll back, but I am also fairly sure the Honda Jazz CVT we had before the Ignis didn't roll back either.

I say this because a £15k budget is just enough to get into a Toyota Yaris Cross (this is a self charge hybrid and uses a CVT). In terms of reliability and running costs, this should surely be top of the list for a small SUV/Crossover type. And don't forget, the warranty extends up to 10 years assuming dealer serviced.

Edited by badbusdriver on 29/08/2024 at 08:08

I say this because a £15k budget is just enough to get into a Toyota Yaris Cross (this is a self charge hybrid and uses a CVT).

On second thoughts, and after a closer look Autotrader, maybe not the Yaris Cross. Yes there are two (being sold by the same place) at a fiver under £15k, but they are higher miles at around 70k (though that in itself shouldn't be much concern because these are exceptionally reliable) and entry level Icon spec. Next up after those two is over £17k. But there is also the C-HR, a little bigger, also hybrid with CVT, also very reliable, but more coupe like styling.