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> And it simulates sound of gear changes during acceleration even if there are no gears whatsoever, since that's apparently what makes it more exciting and enjo
by kube-system 3y ago
> And it simulates sound of gear changes during acceleration even if there are no gears whatsoever, since that's apparently what makes it more exciting and enjoyable to us petrolheads:
Only the gearheads who don't understand torque and efficiency curves! I hate that Honda made this change on their latest generation of Hybrids. It is an intentional performance compromise made just to satisfy the expectations of an uninformed buyer. RPM fluctuation under acceleration is a drawback of fixed gear ratio transmissions, not an advantage.
- kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 3y agoNissan CVTs do this (or did, I guess they're phasing CVTs out) apparently in response to driver complaints. Seems most felt it disconcerting that it just stayed at one RPM, even if it is more efficient and performant.
- kube-system 3y agoI recall, but that got on my nerves less because those transmissions sucked to begin with. :)
- harkinian 3y agoWho drives a Nissan and isn't blasting music anyway?
- grujicd 3y agoI'm not sure it's ICE rpms that are fluctuating, these could be artificial gear-shifting engine sounds through car stereo. At least I read comments that new Civic does that, didn't have a chance to drive new Honda hybrids myself.
- kube-system 3y agoIt unfortunately is the ICE rpms fluctuating. The artificial audio is also a thing, but if they only did it with that, you'd also hear the engine droning a constant pitch in the background. Also notice how the 'power' meter is dropping (accurately) from 100% each time.