MotorWeek Review

[proxim2020]

I just saw a review on MotorWeek reviewing the V. It was one of the road test reviews were they use the car for months and then report back. Surprisingly, they didn't have one complaint about the car. They didn't complain about jerkiness in shifting and actually praised the 6sp gearbox. They loved how you could always find the gear you want and enjoyed how responsive the car was when trying to get up to highway speeds. The didn't experience any failures or needed and work done. They averaged 27.5 mpg in mostly commuter traffic.

[mindpenn]

Does it say in which city the tested the car?

[Tacuvito]

I just test drove my first V hatch and I loved it. I have driven manuals for most of my motorist life and I love the feel of the Versa. I had no trouble finding the gears at all. I got the car on the freeway and didn't find it jerky at all. I am looking forward to buying one of these vehicle sometime in August. One question, what price should I shoot for?? I really want one with cruise control since I take a lot of road trips. Thanks.

[mkaresh]

Does it say in which city the tested the car?

They're in Maryland, if memory serves.

[StanBo]

I just test drove my first V hatch and I loved it. I have driven manuals for most of my motorist life and I love the feel of the Versa. I had no trouble finding the gears at all. I got the car on the freeway and didn't find it jerky at all. I am looking forward to buying one of these vehicle sometime in August. One question, what price should I shoot for?? I really want one with cruise control since I take a lot of road trips. Thanks.

I am in the same boat right now. My wife and I went to the NYC auto show and sat in the versa and found it was better fitting us then the Corolla.

With this jerkyness is it when you are releasing the clutch pedal getting the car into gear?

If so could this be something that is coming from the engagement of the clutch?

Or is this something that is happening while the car is in motion?

[proxim2020]

They're in Maryland, if memory serves.

Yes, they are in Owings Mills, MD

With this jerkyness is it when you are releasing the clutch pedal getting the car into gear?

If so could this be something that is coming from the engagement of the clutch?

Or is this something that is happening while the car is in motion?

The V has a ULEV certification. Part of what help the V get the certification was the slow falling RPMs. Apparently when RPMs fall slowly rather than quickly it helps reduce emissions. If you complete the shift too quickly, you'll get a little jerkiness. People who drive aggressively normally get the jerk because they want to complete the shift asap to get the power back to the wheels. Those who take it easy or trying to save on gas, normally don't experience this because shifts are more relaxed and match the slow falling rpms. It's something that's controlled by the cars ECU. So far Nissan says it can't be changed and they have no plans in changing it. The jerkiness was a problem for me at first. But then I realized I was saving gas by having smooth shifts. So now I drive more relaxed and save more gas.

[StanBo]

The V has a ULEV certification. Part of what help the V get the certification was the slow falling RPMs. Apparently when RPMs fall slowly rather than quickly it helps reduce emissions. If you complete the shift too quickly, you'll get a little jerkiness. People who drive aggressively normally get the jerk because they want to complete the shift asap to get the power back to the wheels. Those who take it easy or trying to save on gas, normally don't experience this because shifts are more relaxed and match the slow falling rpms. It's something that's controlled by the cars ECU. So far Nissan says it can't be changed and they have no plans in changing it. The jerkiness was a problem for me at first. But then I realized I was saving gas by having smooth shifts. So now I drive more relaxed and save more gas.

A friend of mine has the new Civic Si sedan and his shifts the same way.

I would think it would be better to have the revs fall slower. Even when driving agressive you will not fall far out of the powerband.

Thanks for the explination

[motoguy128]

I remember reading about 10-12 years ago in a car magazine that manual transmission would have ot phased out due ot emission problem caused by a "burb" when the throttle was lifted to shift. Listen to a Harley with straight pipes, and you'll hear this hiccup in the fuel delivery caused by the sudden change in RPM's. Even though engine computers have increased in power and speed, going from wide open throttle at say 5000RPM to a nearly closed throttle and only 3000RPM, will cause the mixutre to go rich for a moment. This scenario causes some confusion for the engine computer because it's able to adjust accurately for throttle position and RPM, but the Manifold pressure will lag behind because the inertia of the air suddenly held up by the closing of the throttle, will hold the intake pressure up for a moment. If you can slow down this process, you will improve economy and emissions by more lcosely maintian the correct fuel mixture.

[GoodbyeCavalier]

thats an easy driving city

[tben]

Hi. you will have to get the S/L model because for some strange reason there is no package in the S model that has cruise. At least thats what Ive found. The xtra goodies and upgrades that come stanadard on the S/L are worth it anyway.price one out at Edmunds.com and try to get a deal below invoice. I searched on the internet and got a deal at 500 below invoice. I bought S/L with ABS, splash guards and floor mats with the CVT trans for $15475 plus taxes and dmv, etc.