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Driven : Saga Flx 1.6 Cvt


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Posted 31 December 2011 - 09:34 PM

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QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Dec 8 2011, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just got back from a short test drive on the FLX 1.6 CVT.
I am focussing more toward whats it like to drive as exterior means nothing to me.

Let me start on the interior.
Its all leather inside which really makes me envy this model as my BLM is only fabric.
The pattern is interesting and its a little harder than the fabric seat to seat on. Quality is top notch. Door panel oso got leather trim. Gearknob looks great and nice to hold. Red stiching adds to the sportiness. However, the handbrake lever looks a little rough, the finishing is not tidy at all. Built quality is good, even better than my 1st batch. Power window is on all 4 door which i dont really need as 2 is enough. Other plastic are the same.

Drive impression.
The 1st i notice is the car seems to be slow to start moving. This is my 1st time driving a CVT-equipped car. It seems to response slower than a normal 4-speeder auto. Once its start moving, its all smooth. Power delivery is smooth if u drives it sedately and u will never be out of power. Hill climb? Its nothing with the 1.6. I can always feel its has a lot of reserve power when i drive it in a relaxed manner, its like there is an invinsible force waiting just a tap of the pedal away. I test it around city at 1st and i can straightaway tell that the suspension setup is totally different. Its soft but not too soft. Rear feels harder than my BLM. The suspension feels very2 comfortable indeed.

Harder drive test
After a smooth and comfortable cruise in town i turn to a stretch of twisty road. Again the car is totally different in corner. The front dont understeer very early and the rear is more in check. Body roll is lesser. With the CVT, pulling out of corner is no issue. Braking is also seems to be better, the bite is there should u needs it. I dont test the ABS if u ask me as the salesperson already gave me the look when i whack it on 1st few set of corner. I was tailing a Pesona when i test its real potential as the salesperon gave me the green light to floor it. I only press 3/4 down, few milisecond latter the RPM shoot up and i turn right to overtake, acceleration is superb. When i was turning and the RPM is at 4k, the steering fight back my input. Seems like there GB is dumping a surge of torque and i am experiencing a torque steer.Its minor and u can adjust to it. Not sure if its the character of the CVT.
Then i got the chance to floor it on straight......all i can say is that this car is a budget sports car. Reaching 100kmh is too easy and acceleration is non stop. Seems like the engine is too powerful for the body.
The SAT button is revving the engine too agressive for normal drive.let it be in normal mode during normal drive.

Conclusion?
Forget Vios, forget City, forget Pesona and even Myvi 1.5....This is the one i want to have. Its alot more car for a lot less money. Now where is my cash reserve as i need some serious upgrade to catch up to this one....


Bro gunners... one of the SA just now told me that this beast is actually a 4 speeder CVT impersonate 6 speed... is it true?
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 10:55 PM

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QUOTE (vediaz @ Dec 31 2011, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bro gunners... one of the SA just now told me that this beast is actually a 4 speeder CVT impersonate 6 speed... is it true?

I am not sure about this....
I dont buy what SA said 100% as their job is to sell.

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 05:09 PM

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QUOTE (vediaz @ Dec 31 2011, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bro gunners... one of the SA just now told me that this beast is actually a 4 speeder CVT impersonate 6 speed... is it true?



CVT is gearless GB.. smile_approve.gif



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Posted 18 January 2012 - 11:19 AM

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Forget Vios, forget City, forget Pesona and even Myvi 1.5....This is the one i want to have. Its alot more car for a lot less money. Now where is my cash reserve as i need some serious upgrade to catch up to this one....
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agree.... previously i own myvi 1.3 ezi .... and proud of it.... but after i'm realize i only dare 50kmh exit hiway.... dissapointed... dunno other ppl but for me 50 only i can go.... gayat ooooo...... but not anymore with 2.0P he he he smile_cool.gif

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Posted 18 January 2012 - 11:28 AM

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QUOTE (ntc2000 @ Jan 1 2012, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CVT is gearless GB.. smile_approve.gif


yupp.... if some1 know how to do programming for ecu software, he/she can even make 6,7,8,15 speed/ratio or what ever they like.... its infinity GB.... ohmy.gif

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Posted 19 January 2012 - 12:08 AM

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QUOTE (watakunse @ Jan 18 2012, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yupp.... if some1 know how to do programming for ecu software, he/she can even make 6,7,8,15 speed/ratio or what ever they like.... its infinity GB.... ohmy.gif


well... too late to back up now... will got one tomorrow.. white... for some reason, the grey skirting with white really look odd from a far... decided with white then...

hope the quality is ok...
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 10:41 AM

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QUOTE (watakunse @ Jan 18 2012, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yupp.... if some1 know how to do programming for ecu software, he/she can even make 6,7,8,15 speed/ratio or what ever they like.... its infinity GB.... ohmy.gif


i heard p1 program tuah CVT with 7 speed.



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Posted 19 January 2012 - 08:40 PM

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QUOTE (ntc2000 @ Jan 19 2012, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i heard p1 program tuah CVT with 7 speed.


if like spirited driving SAT can give a good sensation and it does allow some extra rpm, slow town driving D selection is batter.
too slow like driving in jammed traffic its CVT is a bit tricky to modulate ,its due to wet clutch system i think.


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Posted 20 January 2012 - 10:50 AM

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QUOTE (dabdab @ Jan 19 2012, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if like spirited driving SAT can give a good sensation and it does allow some extra rpm, slow town driving D selection is batter.
too slow like driving in jammed traffic its CVT is a bit tricky to modulate ,its due to wet clutch system i think.

Bro my proride spring has arrived, will installed it soon.
If not satisfied might let it go.

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Posted 20 January 2012 - 03:05 PM

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QUOTE (Gunnerzz @ Jan 20 2012, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bro my proride spring has arrived, will installed it soon.
If not satisfied might let it go.


140 stable,, he he.