Nissan cars to push back when drivers floor it

Tuesday 05th August, 06:56 AM JST

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javnation at 10:56 AM JST - 5th August

Silly idea. I like instantaneous fuel indications as I can modify my driving behavior to get best fuel economy, but when the car starts working against me, then it's not a car I want. It could also be very dangerous, as a driver may need to accelerate and the car wants the driver to reduce the rate of acceleration, so the driver reacts and pushes harder, then the car backs off fighting the driver, but now the pedal is to the metal, and the car is accelerating faster than was wanted.

Jav
nisegaijin at 11:18 AM JST - 5th August

there is never too much gas! bigger air intake and better air filter should be able to take advantage of driver flooring it by compiling an ultimate air/fuel mixture.
the_harper at 11:25 AM JST - 5th August

I love the positioning of the "Project Torque" ad with this article. Could anything be less appropriate?
Smythe at 11:32 AM JST - 5th August

Well rjd_jr your comment might be the answer, if it was true, to anyone that drives an auto tranny car when it comes to SAFETY. So many North Americans only know how to drive a car or truck with auto tranny rather then manual.

After all in basically all Automotive Driving Schools to ALL Senior High Schools they only teach one how to drive with an auto tranny & never with a manual tranny.
TheNewZen at 11:38 AM JST - 5th August

Personally, I prefer manual. Not happy if I can't wiggle the sticks, etc.

Many countries still separate the licences and I think it is good. If you Can drive a manual than an automatic is easy, so go for manual. Same way I was taught to go for the licence in winter if you can pass it on snow/ice than fair weather driving is a cinch.

As for the topic at hand, I like as much control as I can Automatics, fuel-injection, etc just don't give me that.

Had a few calls where I needed to gun/redline it if my transport would have thought otherwise ....
Harry_Gatto at 12:14 PM JST - 5th August

Drivers can also opt to switch the system off. Problem solved!
LIBERTAS at 12:29 PM JST - 5th August

Isn't this 2nd generation Prius technology? 8 years later?
Hughgarse at 12:42 PM JST - 5th August

This might make criminals think twice about buying a Nissan (the car that lets police catch you).

You can turn it off though.

What a dangerous invention. Wonder how many t-bones we:ll see with this..
electric2004 at 12:56 PM JST - 5th August

It would be more nice, if the system just vibrates a little bit under the foot. Not fighting back, only indicating. Like some ABS (anti-brake-skid) systems actually do on the brake.
dennis0bauer at 03:42 PM JST - 5th August

the "initial D" generation will never buy that kind of car or will modify it. How can i sleep at night if i do not hear them racing on the main road!

on the side what kind of system is it? similair to Trunkmonkey?
taiko666 at 05:43 PM JST - 5th August

I wouldn't want to drive any car that makes decisions for me

If you're American or Japanese, it's a near certainty that your car is already deciding when to change gear for you. (Europeans prefer to make that decision themselves :-)
Eizenhauer at 07:43 PM JST - 5th August

Wow, i wouldn't wanna buy such car even at lower price!! If you wanna save on gas drive manual transmission cars. I wouldn't drive automatics at all. Nissan, i liked your cars while ago, but instead on focusing on making your cars greener, you're focusing on taking freedom from drivers, sure not the way to go, thumb down...
presto345 at 11:22 PM JST - 5th August

If you wanna save on gas drive manual transmission cars

Wrrronggg! Why? Because the manuals are driven by those who like to red line and impress other road users! And because the computers that control the autoboxes are more intelligent than the average driver.
taiko666 at 03:15 PM JST - 6th August

Wrrronggg! Why? Because the manuals are driven by those who like to red line and impress other road users! And because the computers that control the autoboxes are more intelligent than the average driver.

A car with manual transmission there's a direct mechanical link from the engine to the wheels. Automatics have a huge hydraulic sponge soaking up engine power. That's partly why in Europe, 80% of new cars still have manual transmission... that and the rewarding feeling of actually driving the car oneself. If you've never driven a manual you're missing out.
electric2004 at 01:58 AM JST - 9th August

Driving a manual car in Germany with a 1600cc engine, it consumes between 6.5 and 7.5 liter regular per 100km. With such engine in Japan and with automatic it consumes 10l per 100km. And it is comparable (mostly relaxed) driving style. A colleague at work in Japan has a manual shift Toyota Fielder and the fuel consumption is in the order of 6 to 7 liter per 100km. Just it is more difficult to buy manual shift cars in Japan.