Is the 2021 Sylphy Still Equipped with a Foot Brake?
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2021 Sylphy is equipped with a foot brake. Its dimensions are 4641mm in length, 1815mm in width, and 1450mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2712mm. Below are the specific details about the 2021 Sylphy: 1. The 2021 Sylphy, specifically the New Sylphy·Classic 1.6XL CVT Luxury Edition, is powered by a 1.6L L4 engine, delivering a maximum power of 122 horsepower and a peak torque of 155 N·m. It is paired with a CVT transmission, achieving a top speed of 182 km/h and an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.1 seconds. 2. In terms of configuration, the Sylphy comes with four safety features including tire pressure monitoring, front/rear head airbags, and driver/passenger airbags. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with eight comfort features such as a built-in dashcam, in-cabin PM2.5 filtration, and UV-resistant glass.
When I test drove the 2021 Sylphy last year, I noticed it still used a foot-operated parking brake. Upon sitting in the driver's seat, I immediately spotted the pedal near my left foot, which felt quite different from electronic parking brakes. As a family-oriented commuter car, the foot brake design might be due to cost considerations or driving habits. It took some getting used to during actual driving, especially when parallel parking where coordination with the accelerator was needed - I tended to press too hard initially. Once accustomed, it became manageable, though prolonged downhill braking could cause leg fatigue. Nowadays, most new electric vehicles have phased out this design. Hopefully, future Sylphy generations will upgrade to electronic parking brakes, as foot brakes do require more attention during operation.
As a veteran driver who has owned three generations of the Sylphy, I can confirm the 2021 model still uses a foot-operated parking brake. It's positioned to the left of the clutch pedal, using a cable to actuate the rear disc brakes. The biggest advantage of this mechanical design is durability - my 2016 model's foot brake remained trouble-free even after 100,000 km, and maintenance costs are lower than electronic parking brakes. The downside is needing to glance down to confirm full engagement, and locating it at night isn't as convenient. By comparison, the same-year Corolla came standard with an electronic parking brake. For frequent mountain driving, the foot brake's stopping power is actually quite reliable, though in city traffic the constant pedal switching between brake and throttle can keep your right foot busy.
