Current Sylphy 2.0 is really a powerful car, down side is the outlook is not really widely acceptable but I'm ok with the 2012 facelift.

So u r talking about spec base on paper? Go get a test drive and share your experience.

There is no comparison required, this is from my own experience and it is really powerful enough to handle the car at this size and weight.

Ask the rest of the Sylphy owners here, who is gonna tell u the current 2.0 Sylphy is underpower?

come on kid, make the discussion constructive, please dont bash here and there. I said it is powerful and I'm still saying that it is. Period.

Bro, I'm not kpop youngsters, but I know dull interior or not. That's one of the factor that I choose pug 308 instead of FFocus (last gen)

But if this interior is you cup of tea, I have no problem with that

I have to agree that the interior is towards uncle design. My first time ride on this sylphy was back to 2011 and I have the same feeling on the interior the very first moment I stepped in the car but as soon as I tested the ride comfort and good NVH, the outlook and Interior can be "ignored"

You dont have to feel sorry, the Sylphy owners are majority very glad of the purchase I believe.
You should feel sorry that you have missed out a great car by judging on the surface.

From my network, VW mechatronic complains, Honda City 2006 CVT problem, Forte high fuel consumption, VW Polo TSI DSG.
Those are from my friends and colleagues, not to bash the car brand or model.

Lets continue to discuss about Sylphy related matters, do not off topic too much, if you would like to discuss about this comparison thingy on every statement that I made, I suggest that you create a new thread and discuss over there.

well just abit curious on it... r u anyway a slyphy owner?

Nissan Sylphy

1.8E - RM 115k
1.8VL - RM 125k

No man... is just curiosity kill the cats. due to ur exprience talks, i was thinking u r one of the owner. and maybe we met before in tc sc. thats all.. cheers man.. not hard feelings. after all at here we are just to share and discuss. not bash around right? i believe that from discussion we share alots of knowledge thus we know what is good for our ride.

Mazda 3 CBU at 139k... who will buy the 1.8VL? 9k more can get 2.0 skyactive and much nicer interior+exterior...

Additional info that worth mentioning.
Low spec using hand brake, high spec using foot brake.
Car lock n unlock with beep sound

Correction should have been made on the above statement as both variants are using handbrake.

I still prefer "physical" brake, too much of electronic stuffs makes me feel like "unreal" 

Yesterday went to test drive both the Altis and Sylphy, the conclusion is Slyphy has a more solid chassis and more silence than Altis. One thing I noticed on the Altis is the gear-changed for the Altis is more aggressive and sportier, but not as smooth as the Sylphy. for handling, I think both almost the same, but really much better then their last gen. But if you really want to find a winner, I would choose the Sylphy any time because of the more solid chassis which is really nice to drive, you can sense more road feedback from the chassis, but not the steering, while Altis ride is too blur and vague both chassis and steering.

Looking for me? Do you always get into serious accident involving trucks? 2 airbags can still pass the minimum required safety.

Since no test drive yet, can only evaluate based on specs. Have you launch your Sentra yet? It's getting old the longer you wait.

the new engine MRA8DE dual VVT (79.7 x 90.1 undersquare) torque is good at 174Nm.

Looks is outdated, size wise also behind the upgraded C-segment size league, still stuck with Civic.
Wheelbase 2,700
Length x Width x Height - 4,625 x 1,760 x 1,496

The new CVT comes with larger ratio this time, at least an improvement over the previous weak gearbox. But still, it's a CVT gearbox rather than solid reliable and durable conventional advanced AT gearbox that is now superior.

If you let me choose between new Sentra or Civic, I would pick this over Civic. Compared to other C-segments, if I had money, Mazda 3 ofcourse. 2nd choice will be Elantra followed by Cerato then Focus and Altis.

Looks like your colleague FeelFree is trying hard to market the car here. New Sentra vs Altis, I'll take Altis because of its proven reliability and size. Dislike the new Sentra look that resembles obsolete Korean cars that have been phased out several years ago.