QUOTE(SportyHandling @ May 4 2014, 07:04 PM)
It is true that it's due to the smoothness of the Nissan's CVT. The CVT transmission is certainly very smooth that you don't feel anything at all, I mean the gears upshifting(or downshifting) when you step on the pedal. Even in hard acceleration ie. stepping hard on the pedal, you hear the sound of the engine revving loud but you don't feel the car moving forward too much due to the absence of the jolts in the transmission. The CVT is really a smooth operator.
It would be useful if you look at the speedometer when the car is accelerating. You would notice the needle on the speedometer is climbing up rapidly even though you don't feel the car accelerating.
How is the soundproofing of this new Sylphy? The Sylphy is well-known to be a quiet car with excellent soundproofing from road, suspension, engine and wind noise.
Ya. Didn't feel the jolt when accelerate. Feel a bit weird actually.
But my concern is when I first drive the car, it rev very high, like need power to move that car. After that, it's smooth all the way.
It is very quiet and comfy car, for sure. The car can absorb shocks from uneven road very well too.
I also tested Civic 2.0 this week and I personally feel Sylphy has better soundproofing. The interior in Civic is more plastic than Sylphy.
My personal opinion.
Pros:
1. good NVH
2. Safety feature - 6 airbags.
3. Spacious
Cons:
1. The position of handbrake is more towards passenger side. I believe this design is for left-hand drive.
2. Low spec fabric seat, emm.. just don't quite like it. Ask if there's option to upgrade to leather seat, salesman said no.
3. The aircond dial controller. OMG, it's back to the future to 80s!!
Anyway, i already place my booking for high-end spec.