What is the transmission of the Classic Sylphy?
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The Classic Sylphy is equipped with a manual transmission and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). A transmission is a mechanical or hydraulic device used for converting mechanical power. It consists of two main parts: the transmission mechanism and the shift control mechanism. The primary function of the transmission mechanism is to alter the magnitude and direction of torque and rotational speed, while the shift control mechanism is mainly responsible for controlling the transmission mechanism to change the transmission ratio, thereby enabling gear shifts for speed and torque variation. The Sylphy is a compact sedan under Dongfeng Nissan, with body dimensions of 4631mm in length, 1760mm in width, and 1503mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The front suspension of the vehicle uses a MacPherson strut independent suspension, and the rear suspension employs a torsion beam non-independent suspension.
I've used several models from the classic Sylphy series, and the transmission went through two phases: Before the 2012 facelift, the older models with 1.6L automatic were equipped with a 4AT transmission. This gearbox has a simple and durable structure, but its fuel consumption is higher than later models. After the major facelift in 2012, there were significant changes, with the main models switching to CVT continuously variable transmissions, primarily Nissan's own JF015E model paired with the 1.6L engine, which is particularly fuel-efficient. The manual transmission has always used a 5MT and never changed. If you're looking at used cars, you should note that the older Sylphy models have noticeable jerks during gear shifts with the 4AT at startup, while the newer CVT models are much smoother. However, the cold protection in winter is obvious, requiring about half a minute of warm-up in sub-zero temperatures to lift the restriction. By the way, the 2.0L version was discontinued early, leaving only the 1.6L paired with CVT later on.
