Nissan Sunny Review

Car : 2011 Nissan Sunny XV

Price : Rs. 6.5 – 9.5 lakhs (est)

The Sunny has been a best seller from Nissan globally and has sold more than 16 million cars till date in the international markets. Launched in 1966 in Japan, the name Sunny was christened after conducting a campaign in Japan, wherein 8 million participated. Currently in it’s tenth generation, the present generation Sunny was launched in the Guangzhou Motor Show in China in December 2010 and has made way into India in just 10 months time.

The Sunny will be Nissan’s second mass market car in India, the first being the Micra which was launched last year. Both these cars are based on Nissan’s ‘V’ or Versatile platform.  We drive the all new Sunny in Chennai and find out if it cuts the mustard.

Nissan Sunny Specifications : -

* Engine: 1498 cc, 4 Cylinder, 16V, HR15, DOHC
* Power: 99 PS @ 6000 RPM
* Torque: 134 Nm @ 4000 RPM
* Transmission: 5-speed manual
* Top Speed: 150 kmph
* 0-100kmph: 13.50 – 14.50 seconds (Est)
* Fuel Consumption: 12 kmpl (City), 15 kmpl (Highway)
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Suspension: Mcpherson Struts (Front), Torsion Beam (Rear)
* Tires: 185/65/15 Tubeless Radials
* Brakes: Ventilated Disc (Front), Drums ( Rear), ABS, EBD
* Safety: ABS, EBD, BA, Dual SRS Front Airbags, Immobilizer, (Drivers Side Airbag and ABS, EBD & BA Standard on all variants)

Nissan Sunny Dimensions : -

* Overall length x width x height: 4425 mm X 1695 mm X 1505 mm
* Wheelbase: 2600 mm
* Front/Rear Track: 1480/1485 mm
* Ground clearance:
* Turning Radius: 5.3 meters
* Boot Volume: 490 liters
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 41 liters
* Kerb Weight: 1027 kgs