I couldnt tell you what s most available in DR. I m saying that in the US, they are the most popular small SUV models and they are the ones that have the CVT trans. They are also the most dependable SUVs in that category. They used the Ford Escape Hybrid as a yellow cab in NY, the twin car the Mercury Mariner does personal limo service.
There are small SUVs that have your basic 4 speed transmission like the Jeep Patriot/Liberty/Cherokee, Dodge Nitro, Chevy Equinox/Pontiac Torrent, Nissan Xterra, Mitsu Endeavor, Toyota Hghlander and a couple Korean jobbies. But the same fact prevails that these are all computer controlled and either way I doubt that the people could fix it appropriately here were they to fail and need replacement or rebuilding.
I didnt list any European cars because....
Now I dont know where you live but only the Escape, Xterra and Liberty/Cherokee come with fulltime 4WD. The others are either AWD or 2WD. And if you buy a 4 cylinder expect that you will not have fulltime 4x4.
Are you buying new or "pre-owned"?