AVS Wow!!
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AVS Wow!!
I have been testing and checking the drive differences with and without AVS over the last week. All I can say is "wow", what a difference, it really is like having an improved handling vehicle. Tight, controlled and balanced. Wish there was a way to leave it permanently set there. This should be an available feature for all buyers, albeit at a increased cost, but it is well worth it!
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Yeah, AVS is only available for the FSport Series 2 (2015) or Series 3 (2016) in Canada (and other markets overseas), not in the US.
Difference is noticeable in ride control and comfort compared to the regular suspension F Sport. It also has reduced body roll on Sport S+ adding to the fun factor on the twisties. Enjoy!
Difference is noticeable in ride control and comfort compared to the regular suspension F Sport. It also has reduced body roll on Sport S+ adding to the fun factor on the twisties. Enjoy!
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It is pretty dumb manufacturers can't make 1 model for different countries. Canada gets this, US gets this, other countries get this and that. It just creates a negative feeling, like something was left out. My NX is considered fully loaded in the U.S. but not considered fully loaded in other countries because I don't have AVS, HUD or Lane departure like you guys. Lame.
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It is pretty dumb manufacturers can't make 1 model for different countries. Canada gets this, US gets this, other countries get this and that. It just creates a negative feeling, like something was left out. My NX is considered fully loaded in the U.S. but not considered fully loaded in other countries because I don't have AVS, HUD or Lane departure like you guys. Lame.
North Americans cannot complain of a raw deal when it comes to cars.
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But FWIW, I'm not really sure if AVS is really "comfortable". I do think the suspension is better in the Sport/Sport+ modes but I still find it a little harsh in Normal. Some of my friends think normal is really comfortable though so I guess it's per person basis.
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I have been testing and checking the drive differences with and without AVS over the last week. All I can say is "wow", what a difference, it really is like having an improved handling vehicle. Tight, controlled and balanced. Wish there was a way to leave it permanently set there. This should be an available feature for all buyers, albeit at a increased cost, but it is well worth it!
The non-fsport cars have great suspension.
The fsport are simply hard. This is regardless of whether the car has AVS or whether the AVS equipped cars are in sport + (AVS on) or other settings (AVS off).
In daily commutes AVS is a gimmic. You will need to place the NX on a track and above legal speeds to notice a performance difference. If your planning to do that in your little SUV then you've bought the wrong car.
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Interesting opinion and obviously these are all quite subjective but I couldn't disagree more. The regular NX had a soft suspension to my seat and I would not have been happy with it, even if it was available with the F Sport styling. I suspect these opinions are based on what people are used to and having come from vehicles with sporting intentions, I am happy with the suspension and can notice the difference between the Sport and Sport+ settings.
I have no intention of taking mine or any SUV on the track, no offense to CorradoMR2, but am quite pleased with its highway and city handling. ��
I have no intention of taking mine or any SUV on the track, no offense to CorradoMR2, but am quite pleased with its highway and city handling. ��
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Tight is the word I'd use to describe it, like OP has done so. While great in non-S+ modes for the bumpy Philippine roads we deal with every day, the vehicle body just floats/rolls too much. Having AVS around makes transitions so much more predictable, specially on spirited runs like in the video below, which was taken on a street with no speed limit. I still made sure to slow down whenever I see bikers/other motorists, and never went flat out on blind corners.
https://vimeo.com/180689781
https://vimeo.com/180689781
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