Vezel's engine is direct injection and it's pick is much better than CHR. DCT is more responsive than CVT and conventional Automatic but one has to learn to use it and take care of it. Just make sure that the car isn't meter reversed, accidented like majority of them out there, has it's original airbags and has the faulty parts recalled in Japan. If all these things are taken car of, it's a great car with good fuel average and excellent power with a feature packed interior.
My suggestion is same for all people buying imported cars, please get them checked thoroughly prior to purchasing the vehicle.