I've never driven a CVT car that I could tolerate owning let alone like or enjoy. Nissan, Subaru, Ford, Chrysler, they all have that rubber band feeling, and moan and groan compared to regular automatics. Some are worse than others, but none are good.
I'm really glad most of them are phasing out CVTs for 6 speed autos or DSG style transmissions.
The Kizashi was supposed to get a GM V6, but that fell through with the bankruptcy. Suzuki has been trying to source another one, as well as looking at a turbo set up. I haven't heard any updates lately.
It's really weird how Suzuki is at the cutting edge in bikes, but supremely underwhelming in their car lineups.