Opps... typo. Yup Nissan using VTC (Sentra) n CVTC.

Thanks for d highlight.

why choose Nissan Livina X-Gear and not Suzuki SX4?

i will go for the sx4 coz it's cbu from japan and italian design. In many countries it is sold as fiat sedici.

is it worth taking SX4 since its RM8k more

Heard? Already saw it lar slowpoke

just now saw a white Livina X-Gear.....quite cun also...

Any has test drive it? Want to share your experience/thought here?

Check from Nissan website. X-gear engine has no CVTC mentioned?

X-Gear :

Engine/Transmission 4 (A/T)
Code HR16DE
Type DOHC, 16-Valve, All-Aluminium 4-Cylinder in-line with Drive-by-Wire Technology
Displacement (cc) 1,598
http://www.nissan.com.my/vehicles/xgear/#spec

Latio :

Code HR16DE
Type DOHC, 16-Valve, 4-Cylinder In-line with CVTC (Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control) & Drive-by-Wire technology.
http://www.nissan.com.my/vehicles/latio/#spec
Displacement (cc) 1,598

Interesting highlight here. But d X-Gear does have d same output as d 1.6L GL though.

Anyway, there isnt much difference in terms of output
Latio 1.6 80kW/6000rpm vs X-Gear 77kW/5200rpm
Latio 1.6 153Nm/4400rpm vs 150Nm/4400rpm

Had a short run d X-Gear last wknd. Overall its a bit nippier than d 1.6GL (weight n length difference) while compared to its competitors n other crossovers, d interior is noticeable bigger in terms of passenger n boot space. But still prefer SX4 hatch's sharper handling even if it is more cramped.

nice short analysis....this are some of the little things I get picky myself.

similar engines, but the kerb weight is less 100kg, the drive might be a little different from the Grand Livina comparison.

paultan's review had 4 people on board, and on that occasion, I don't really have 4 occupant driving 85% , which is still ok.
However, there is the 4 gear ratio shifting smoothness and the sound proofing that might worry me....I will need to get some time to test drive this car...

Not sure if they have a manual variant...hmmm...

This post has been edited by finkl1: Sep 24 2011, 11:28 AM

Yes, I am going to get it today!

There's another review of it here:
http://blog.carlist.my/2011/09/reviews/cro...-x-gear-part-1/
http://blog.carlist.my/2011/09/reviews/cro...-x-gear-part-2/

Thanks!

One main comment about the X gear is that the rear boot sill, is painted metal. If you load and unload stuff, there is a good chance of scratching the boot sill. Need to put a sill protector garnish on it. Another way to make. More money for the accessories. Do not know why this was removed as the rear boot sill was well protected in the Grand Livina.

Latest info from the salesman, need to wait 4.5months before I can get the car due to long waiting list!

the SA told me about 1 month depends on the color...

Any owner's review?

I'm an owner of the X-gear.. been driving this car for 3 weeks now..

I had 3 test drive session before i made the purchase. 1st test drive was by myself and the SA. 2nd was with my wife,her bro and the SA just to test the full load 4 passengers performance, 3rd test drive just to confirm this is the car to buy.. huhu..

Its a nice car to drive, engine is good, never felt underpowered and the gear change is smooth. I've driven up to 160km/h and i can tell u that it is stable in straight line and it didn't struggle to get to that speed.

engine is very quite during idle.

in terms of handling, it can take corners very well. surprisingly the suspension and absorber is very good. it absorb alot of the road bumps.

Fuel consumption varies depends on how heavy is the foot. i tend to push the car since i like the acceleration it gives. the best i got for mix highway and town driving is 480km for a 40L fill up. the worst i got was 400km for 40L fill up.

the only complaint i have is the tyre looks abit thin. they should give atleast 195 tyres not 185.

another plus point, it shares the same parts and accessories as the grand livina, so quite easy to find stuff for this car.

This post has been edited by edthrax: Nov 8 2011, 12:29 AM

Just collected my X-Gear. Would like to check, since there is a AUX port on the radio, is there anyway we can connect Pen Drive, Ipod etc to play music?

no one, theres no usb interface for the player