[aerohead]

All I would know to do,is look into the Subaru Justy.I think Nissan launched a CVT this year,it's part of their "wave" marketing promotion.Don't know if thats a FWD or RWD setup.Theoretically,the CVT should be the "hot-ticket" for mpg.I don't understand the disappointing numbers for the Subie.On a side note,I believe Bombadier uses a CVT in their snowmobiles.Other manufacturers may also.I older variable air volume HVAC systems,variable sheaves were used to very the rpm of air-handlers.Rubber v-belts eat alot of power,but the CVT and it's steel belt is supposed to cancel this effect out.Let us know what you find,and good hunting!