That's decent! 39 mpg US = 6 L/100 km
Type: Posts; User: MetroMPG
That's decent! 39 mpg US = 6 L/100 km
Sedan or Note?
Which is why most auto reviewers hate CVT's, because driving gently is not to be found anywhere in their DNA. So they don't experience the quiet & relaxed nature of the car.
Except that the next Note will probably also grow in size. That seems to be the way things work.
As for the CVT, durability is a concern compared to a tried-and-true slushbox with a lock-up...
What a difference!
Compare to ~3300 RPM for the 5-speed Micra, or ~3000 RPM for the automatic Micra at the same speed!
(Based on a quick look at the charts in: Gear ratios: 2015 Micra...
If you get a chance to make a note (HA! pun intended)...
I'd be interested in engine RPM at various cruising speeds to compare to the Micra.
Cool! Are you keeping the Micra too?
I've driven that CVT -- it's very interesting. It actually has a 2-speed sub-gearbox, and you can feel it "shift" at certain speeds. The 2 speeds gave it...