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believe me rob, it is not slow by any means...if i had to guess the best 0-60 time i've gotten in my note is around the high 7 to 9 second range with just me in the car. oh and just so you know how much not to believe the reviews, one of them said they had a hard time making the engine go over 4500rpm...i've seen my tach regularly visit the 6000rpm mark when i go to get on the freeway.Not bad of a review. I can't understand why it's so slow with a power to weight as good as the old versa's. i need to go drive one of these. Of course it would have to be stick though. Wonder if the gearing is changed for better mpg's.
If these came looking like the overseas model and had manual transmission on the higher models I would seriously consider one. Maybe te refresh in a couple of years they will step it up.
Power to weight isn't everything. Without torque and horsepower you still wont accelerate. Take the lotus elise for example great power to weight but horrible top speed compared to a much heavier corvette with lower p/w but can go 200mph. P/w is how fast you get there horsepower is how far you go. So a car with more horsepower but the same p/w will be faster.Not bad of a review. I can't understand why it's so slow with a power to weight as good as the old versa's. i need to go drive one of these. Of course it would have to be stick though. Wonder if the gearing is changed for better mpg's.
If these came looking like the overseas model and had manual transmission on the higher models I would seriously consider one. Maybe te refresh in a couple of years they will step it up.
power to weight is everything when talking about 0-60 and 1/4 miles times Hence how a 50 hp motorcycle will blow away a 200hp car. Of course there is also transmission gearing as well. Just like you said it's about how fast you get there. I agree with you with you on top speed. You need the extra hp to overcome the drag created at high speeds.Power to weight isn't everything. Without torque and horsepower you still wont accelerate. Take the lotus elise for example great power to weight but horrible top speed compared to a much heavier corvette with lower p/w but can go 200mph. P/w is how fast you get there horsepower is how far you go. So a car with more horsepower but the same p/w will be faster.
I read where many new cars do not include a spare tire to save weight. Instead, they include a patch kit. Does the note come with a spare? Also, I still want to wait a few years after a major upgrade to get the kinks out. Maybe I'll get a 2016 Versa Note. Still not a fan of the Leaf.
You need to think about the competition. I know that the Versa is one of the cheapest cars around with good fuel economy, but when it comes to 0-60 or just having power to just go, Ford and Mazda have the right idea. Fiesta, Focus, and Mazda 3 have 5/6 auto transmissions and still get great gas mileage and performance. Yes, you pay a bit more, but I think that goes a great distance for enjoyment of your car. I have driven a Focus ST (so much get up and go from 240+hp motor that still gets 30mpg hwy). I wish that car's performance would be in my V, but I don't see that happening in the near future.I take professional reviews of economy cars with a very large grain of salt. When you test $30,000+ cars, how can you give an unbiased evaluation of a $15,000 car?
Professional reviews are OK for evaluations like handling, safety and technical details, but I place a lot more weight on owner reviews when it comes to "feel and drive" for economy cars.
We have the juke which is more inline with the price of the focus and the speed. I'd love to see all the new subcompacts specs like 0-60 and 1/4 miles and fuel consumption side by side to see exactly where the versa sits.You need to think about the competition. I know that the Versa is one of the cheapest cars around with good fuel economy, but when it comes to 0-60 or just having power to just go, Ford and Mazda have the right idea. Fiesta, Focus, and Mazda 3 have 5/6 auto transmissions and still get great gas mileage and performance. Yes, you pay a bit more, but I think that goes a great distance for enjoyment of your car. I have driven a Focus ST (so much get up and go from 240+hp motor that still gets 30mpg hwy). I wish that car's performance would be in my V, but I don't see that happening in the near future.
Also, I have said this before. Take the Renault Clio Sport. Put a Versa Note NISMO badge on it, and I'll buy it next week. Or just take the MR16DDT and put it in the V. Tune the motor to 180hp (which is under performance of the motor). You have the epic get around car without breaking the bank.
Well here is a snap I took yesterday saw a sportier note. Like the spoiler.I think what alot of people miss so far though is that subcompact hatchbacks are a very low demand type of vehicle in the states and while yes the Versa is the sales leader in the segment it is still a very small portion of nissans total vehicle sales and while yes other manufacturers are putting sportier options into their hatchbacks it will be a while before hatchbacks become more than just a commuter car in most Americans eyes which is what falls in line with what nissan has always done with their wait and see approach to designing or releasing new vehicles to the American market. I know I myself would love an option to have a sportier version of the note but for what it currently is it is a very good car with a little bit of fun factor thrown in as an afterthought but by no means it's it a boring car as the would be journalists would have you believe. I know realistically though if I wanted something with more performance I would be upgrading to a z instead of a sportier hatchback
Lol depending on where you saw it that very well may be mine as I have that exact color and spoilerWell here is a snap I took yesterday saw a sportier note. Like the spoiler.
Brampton Ontario Canada. So unless you are on a road trip, someone else has exceptional taste in cars like yourself!Lol depending on where you saw it that very well may be mine as I have that exact color and spoiler
That would be a no go for my note than..still a good pic regardless though I know I'm always surprised how good this car looks seeing it from someone else's car lolBrampton Ontario Canada. So unless you are on a road trip, someone else has exceptional taste in cars like yourself!
My pic was not very good (kids no photos while driving), can u post a nice one of yours so all can see?