QUOTE(Imagination *-* @ Nov 2 2016, 12:21 AM)
Hi guys, I'm having the saga 2016 manual and is very convinced that I'm having the lack of power delivery for gear 1 and 2.
I don't know why but when the engine is cold and idle rpm is at 1.1k power delivery in gear 1 and 2 is so snappy and responsive.
But when the engine is at operating temperatures.. With idle of around 900 rpm... It is sluggish as hell. It's a constant struggle trying to move from standstill and getting into speed from gear 1 to gear 2. When pushed the accelerator hard in gear 1 (rpm to 3.5k), then shifting to gear 2, the engine breaking jerk is so strong due to the delay in power delivery.
Also sometimes in gear 1 or 2. There is a sudden jerk when revving up. Trying to launch hard from standstill is near impossible as it is nearly impossible to obtain smooth gear changes by trying to rev match. So many things to concentrate on when accelerating with frequent constant eyes on rpm meter (since nvh is so good, I like this)
Seriously this is pissing me off as I assumed that manual will be the way to go as I've enjoyed my old iswara manual. Now it feels like a struggle. Reeaaaaaally slow pickup from standstill it embarrasses me

Feel like investing in a accelerator booster in the near future (it's damn costly)
In addition to this (not minding much) fuel consumption is at around 9-10km/litre. 100% city Drive with around 12 traffic lights? It's pretty low (ok I do mind)
But When let SC technical test drive he says its ok. Don't know what to do d... But I'm dead serious that the car feels good on cold engine running. So snappy. Most enjoyable 5mins before the engine gets hot.
Seems like the Saga is having similar feeling with the throttle respond here...
How long have you drove the car? I do agree Iswara power delivery is more immediate, even compared to persona, but 1 thing I do realize is that the comfort and stability of the persona really masked the feeling of acceleration, what's more the sound and engine vibration on the steering is almost none-existence...
Because for my case, when I look at the meter, I do get the acceleration I want (mind that I have feather-like right leg), but I just don't feel it... haven't gone through much hard acceleration situation yet so can't comment much... and yes, I do need to pedal down more to reach the amount of power compared to other car, in other words, I can also reach very minimal power at minimum effort as well, thanks to the less sensitive pedal, like in a situation of seeking for parking with 1st gear, atleast I can manage the power smoothly without jerking
For FC, if you get 9 - 10km/l for full city drive with tight engine, I think it is pretty good. FLX MT that I drove before only manage 8-9km/l for full city drive even after engine run in... some Bezza owner also reporting around 11km/l only for full city drive
This post has been edited by zero5177: Nov 2 2016, 12:40 AM