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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65
I think the design flows a bit better than the awkward looking Transit Connect.
The problem is it's not that good of a Nissan product.
The powertrain is abysmal. 2.0L 4 cylinder with a CVT. CVT alone is a dealbreaker for a lot of people. Then the power output is low, but probably adequate for a vehicle of this size. The biggest issue in my eyes is the fuel economy. How they only managed to eek out 25 MPG highway is just beyond me. Our Terrain regularly achieves better economy than that using a larger, more powerful engine in a bigger car.
I don't know if it's an aero issue, gearing, tuning, whatever, but the fuel economy is just absolutely unacceptable. If I were GM I would be demanding Nissan install a GM powertrain rather than their engine.
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I think all of these utility vans look ugly IMHO.
The CVT really isn't as bad as a lot of people say about it. While the power may be low, it still packs a punch.
But you have to keep in mind with these vans is that they aren't made for use by the average Joe that would buy a Terrain, Traverse, etc. People that drive these vans aren't look for power. They're looking to get from point A to point B. I don't feel like I'm wording it right, but hopefully you're catching on to what I'm trying to say.