Nissan Sunny Overview

After its successful hatchback, Micra, Nissan Motor Company in India has come up with a sedan named Sunny. The Nissan Sunny sedan is based on the ‘V’ platform as the Micra. The C+ segment car is launched in three variants in petrol and two variants in diesel. The petrol versions of Nissan Sunny 2011 are loaded with 1498 cc engine featuring 4 cylinders and 16 valves. It is supported by a 5-speed manual gearbox. Positioned in the C+ segment of the automobile market in India, the New Nissan Sunny 2011 gives tough competition to other cars in the segment. Nissan Sunny petrol competes with Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Swift Dzire, Tata Indigo Manza and Ford Fiesta for its pie of market share.

Nissan Sunny diesel, the compact sedan from Nissan was introduced in the Indian market after the success of the petrol version. It was not expected that the diesel version of Sunny would be launched in the month of December. However, the company amazed the audience by the launch of its diesel version just after three months of the introduction of the petrol version.

This car is loaded with K9K diesel engine due to which is delivers extraordinary performance. Nissan Sunny diesel in India is offered to the customers in XL and XV variant. The later is high end variant, which has various exciting features. Five speed manual transmission adds to the acceleration and pick-up of this vehicle. Exterior and interior features of this car can make an impression on any car lover. With a mileage of 21.64 kmpl, the company plans to target the middle class and upper middle class, which are concerned about the rising fuel prices.

The aggressive exteriors of Sunny has large headlamps, detailed tail lamps, chrome grille, fog lamp cluster and lower air intake as highlights. Among other notable exterior features of the New Nissan Sunny are the body colour rear view mirrors, mud flaps, door handles and bumper. Other interior features of Sunny 2011 are keyless entry system, rear parking sensors, push button start/stop system, rear centre armrest with cup holders, overhead console box and wood inserts.

Nissan Sunny Launch History

Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL) is a 100% subsidiary of Nissan Motor Limited Japan that introduced cars in India in 2005. Based in Chennai, Nissan shares the production facility along with a research wing with its global partner Renault.

Nissan Sunny is an entry level sedan of Nissan in India, which was initially launched in 1966 as the Datsun 1000. The subsequent models of the sedan were known as Nissan Sentra/Nissan Tsuru. Nissan Sunny closely follows the Nissan Micra to penetrate in the Indian automotive market and carve a niche for itself. The Japanese automaker has introduced three variants of petrol version namely Nissan Sunny XE, Nissan Sunny XL and Nissan Sunny XV. The petrol versions are available within a price range of Rs. 5.78 lacs to Rs. 7.68 lacs.

The company has now come up with the diesel version of the Nissan Sunny in India. Few months ago, the petrol version of this car was launched in India and it was a success. However, the company introduced the diesel version to provide relief to the customers in the present age. In a price range of Rs. 7.98 lacs to Rs. 8.78 lacs (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi); the Nissan Sunny diesel is launched in India. There are two variants namely the XL and XV, which differs in some basic features.

Nissan Sunny Variants

The mid-sized sedan Nissan Sunny is introduced in the Indian car market with 1.5 litre petrol and diesel engine options. Three petrol variants of the new Nissan Sunny 2011 are introduced in the market. The details are mentioned below:

Variants	Features
Nissan Sunny XE	The basic variant of the new Nissan Sunny in India, Sunny XE, is loaded with basic comfort, convenience and safety features. Among notable features of the model are drive computer, tachometer, power tilt steering and air conditioning system with filter. Moreover, the model has anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist, engine immobiliser and driver safety airbags to ensure safety of occupants.
Nissan Sunny XL	Nissan Sunny XL variant has exteriors same as the base variant; however, the variant differentiates itself from the basic model in terms of convenience and safety features. Some of the safety arrangements in the mid-sized sedan are rear defogger, central locking, keyless entry and dual front airbags.  Additional features included over the base model are body coloured door handles, electric ORVMs along with chrome plated front grille.
Nissan Sunny XV	Nissan Sunny XV is the top-end variant of Nissan Sunny, which has enhanced interiors as well exteriors that are distinction over other variants. The variant has alloy wheels, electric folding ORVMs, outside temperature display, chrome plated inside door handles, fabric door trim and an intelligent key with push button ignition as chief highlights.

Nissan Sunny diesel in India is offered in two variants namely XL and XV. Both variants of this car are powered by 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder K9K engine, which delivers high power and torque. The particulars of the variants are mentioned below:

Variants	Features
Nissan Sunny Diesel XL	This variant comes equipped with steel wheels, which provide robust look to the car. It has tyre size of 185/70 R14 due to which the car can maintain better road grip. The model is lighter and it has 1092 kg kerb weight.
Nissan Sunny Diesel XV	The XL version of Nissan Sunny diesel comes with alloy wheels. Chrome painted door handles, outside temperature display unit, fine vision meters, and front and rear door arm rest are the unique attributes of this car.

Nissan Sunny Pricing

Prices of Nissan Sunny in India range from Rs. 5.78 lacs to Rs. Rs. 7.68 lacs. Nissan Sunny diesel price is also fixed lower to target the middle class customers. The XL variant of this car is priced around Rs. 7.98-lacs whereas the XV variant costs Rs. 8.78-lacs. New Sunny Price would depend upon the accessories availed. If additional features are added in the car then its price is bound to be higher. Certain price variation may occur based on the margins kept by the dealers. Due to different tax regimes of states, Nissan Sunny Price in India may differ.

Nissan Sunny Review

The new Nissan Sunny is exclusively designed for the youth section. It has stylist exteriors and cosy interiors. The car has becomes dynamic and light weight due to the ‘V’ platform design. It is appreciated for the dynamic on-road behaviour, robust ride refinement and integral strength. The company has launched the car in both petrol and diesel versions.

Launch of new Nissan Sunny diesel will prove profitable for the company as at this period there is increasing demand of diesel cars due to high petrol prices. The exterior and interior features of this car are similar to the petrol version launched few months back. It comes with 1.5-litre 4-cylinder K9K engine, which delivers 85 bhp at 3750 rpm.

For better road performance, the Nissan Sunny car comes with anti-roll bars and sub-frame mounted suspensions. The engine of this car is developed by Renault-Nissan alliance. It is provided with signature grille and jewel-shaped headlights, which creates an impression on the onlookers. Sporty character is provided by the stylish curves and neat rear spoiler.

Designed for five passengers, the Nissan Sunny 2011 is a spacious car. It also provides maximum luggage space to the passengers. Various safety features are also provided in the car, which makes new Nissan Sunny safe for the passengers. The car has different types of safety devices such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, and Engine Immobilizer. Driver and passenger airbags are also provided in the vehicle for advanced safety. Price of this car has been kept low to attract the middle class customers.

Nissan Sunny Used Car Market

The car is recently launched in India, so it does not have any role in the used car market. However, only time will certify the performance of Nissan Sunny in the used car market.

Nissan Sunny Specifications

Nissan Sunny 2011 is the latest offering by Nissan in India, which is introduced in petrol as well as diesel engine versions. Assimilated with a high-performing 1.5 litre 16 valve engine, the New Nissan Sunny generates peak power of 99 bhp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 134 Nm at 4000 rpm. Front engine drivetrain is a front wheel drive with a capacity to carry five passengers comfortably. Moreover, Nissan Sunny 2011 has a light weight construction, with a kerb weight ranging from 998 kg to 1027 kg.

Nissan Sunny diesel car comes with a K9KE424 diesel engine, which is supported by SOHC 8 Valves, 4 Cylinder. The power delivered by the engine is 85 bhp at 3750 rpm. The torque churned by the engine of this vehicle is 200 Nm at 2000 rpm, which is quite impressive. Displacement of the diesel engine is around 1461 cc due to which the car delivers better on road performance.

Nissan Sunny Exterior

Exterior design of the Nissan Sunny car can impress any passer-by as the company has provided various attributes in it. The vehicle has an eye catching design, which makes it a head turner.

Exterior Appearance

Body coloured bumpers are provided in the new Nissan Sunny for enhancing the exterior design of this vehicle. The outside door mirrors of this vehicle are also body coloured. New Sunny has chrome plated radiator grille and outside door handle, which are highlighting features of this vehicle. Rear defroster and electrically adjustable door mirrors are highlighting exterior features. The car looks luxurious from outside and it can give tough competition to other sedans in terms of style and design. Full wheel covers are also provided in the car, which goes well with the alloy and steel wheels. The rear portion of the Nissan Sunny is also equally amazing and the tail lights further enhances its appeal.

Exterior Dimensions

The overall length width and height of Nissan Sunny 2011 is 4425 mm, 1695 mm and 1505 mm respectively. It has wheel base of 2600 mm, which also make the car spacious in true sense. Front tread of Sunny is 1480 mm, whereas the rear tread is 1485 mm. For both versions, the external specification is similar.

Nissan Sunny Interior

Like the exterior, the interior of Nissan Sunny is equally attractive. The car is provided with various exciting features, which make journey comfortable.

Interior Appearance

The Nissan Sunny car is fitted with dual tone dashboard, which has various types of controls for audio and AC. In the dashboard of the vehicle, there are rectangular AC vents. Four dials are present in the instrument panel of new Sunny 2011. The two dials are bigger whereas the other two are smaller and are placed at each other. Glove box for the front passenger is also wide. Other interior features of the car include foot operated parking brake, overhead console box, shift knob, panel box, and power windows. These features together enhance the look of this vehicle.

Interior Comfort

To provide maximum comfort to the passengers, various features are provided in the Nissan Sunny. Comfortable seats are provided in the car to make the passengers feel relaxed. This car comes with adjustable driver seat, which provides comfort. For convenient handling, three spoke power steering wheel is provided in the Nissan Sunny India. For maintaining adequate temperature in the room, the vehicle is provided with automatic AC. There are many AC vents in the car, which result in excellent cooling.

Rear centre armrest with cup holder inside the car makes long journey comfortable. Some other comfort features of Nissan Sunny 2011 includes seat belts, integrated head restrains, large trunk space and jog type automatic AC control on the central console. Along with remote boot opening, the I key of this car enables one touch door locking and unlocking facility. Due to the presence of fine vision meters, one can read the data conveniently. Single switch in the door also helps in locking and unlocking.

Interior Measurements

The all new Nissan Sunny is a spacious car in true sense as it can accommodate five persons. It has sufficient legroom, headroom and shoulder room. Due to large knee room, passengers inside Nissan Sunny cars can cross their legs. Further, maximum luggage space is also provided in the Nissan Sunny car.

Nissan Sunny Fuel Economy

Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL) has come up with a Nissan Sunny, which is a Micra based sedan. This mid-sized sedan is powered by a 1.5 litre, 4 cylinder engine that delivers fuel efficiency of 13 kmpl within city and 17 kmpl on the highways.

The new Nissan Sunny diesel introduced after three months of the launch of the petrol version has provided relief to the customers, who are suffering due to the rising petrol prices. This car delivers mileage of 21 kmpl on the highways and 16 kmpl in the city. Owing to the high fuel economy, the car becomes suitable for average Indians. It has fuel tank capacity of 41 litres, which makes new Sunny diesel car ideal for long drives. One can go for long drive without any worry.

Nissan Sunny on Road Drive

While on road, the Nissan Sunny car provides no complaint to the driver as well as the passenger. Powerful engine of this car helps in taking all types of road challenges. McPherson Strut suspension in front as well as torsion bar in the rear minimises any kind of jerk. Further, the presence of disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear provides maximum protection to the passengers. The power steering of this car helps the driver get complete control over the vehicle. Steering of Nissan Sunny India can also be tilted as per the requirement of the drivers.

Nissan Sunny Power

The petrol versions of Nissan Sunny are loaded with a DOHC 16 Valves, 4 Cylinder engine, which generates power of 99 bhp at 6000 rpm. Torque churned by the engine of this car is 134 Nm at 4000 rpm.

Loaded with 1461 cc diesel engine, the Nissan Sunny diesel cars deliver high power and torque. K9KE424 engine of this car is supported by 8 Valves and 4 Cylinder due to which it can deliver excellent performance on road. Power generated by the engine of the car is 85 bhp at 3750 rpm and the torque churned is 200 Nm at 2000 rpm. This much power is sufficient for a mid sized sedan like Nissan Sunny.

Nissan Sunny Acceleration and Pick Up

Petrol version of New Nissan Sunny is fitted with an engine that races from 0 to 100 kmph mark in 14.5 seconds and has a top speed of 178 kmph. On the other hand, Nissan Sunny diesel accelerates to 100 kmph speed mark in 16 seconds and has a top speed of 165 kmph.

The powerful engine of new Nissan Sunny diesel also contributes towards its acceleration and pick up. Five speed manual transmission of this car helps it in attaining higher speed. In both city and highways, the car is expected to reach higher like its petrol version.

Nissan Sunny Safety and Security

Nissan Sunny is a safe car as it is loaded with various safety attributes. The car maker has taken care of the safety aspect, while designing the Nissan Sunny car. It has Antilock Braking System with EBD, which allows efficient braking. Passengers and driver airbags provides maximum safety to the occupants during any kind of accident. Door ajar warning, anti theft device with alarm and speed sensing auto door lock are provided in the car. Front fog lamps present in new Sunny makes journey safe as the passengers can deal with all types of bad weather conditions. The XL version of this car does not have front fog lamps.

Nissan Sunny Comfort and Convenience

For the comfort and convenience of the passengers, the company has provided various features in the Nissan Sunny. The electric power steering of this car helps in convenient handling of the vehicle. 12 V accessory sockets, headlight on warning lamp, key remove warning lamp and auto AC with filter are some other highlighting features of this car.

The front and the rear headrest of the car can be adjusted as per the comfort level of the passengers. Seats of this car are extremely comfortable, which make Nissan Sunny car suitable for long drives. Central door lock, driver & passenger vanity mirror, boot lamp, remote keyless entry and intelligent key with push button ignition provide comfort and convenience.

Nissan Sunny Wheels

The wheels of Nissan Sunny make it a stylist car. Wheel option varies between the two models of Nissan Sunny in India. The XL variant of petrol and diesel versions of this car has 14*5.5J steel wheels whereas the XV variants of this car are provided with 15*5.5J alloy wheels. The XE variant of the petrol version of Sunny also has similar wheel size.

Tyre size of both cars is also different. 185/70 R14 is the tyre size of the XL variants of petrol and diesel versions whereas the XV variants of both versions have 185/65 R15 tyre size. The wide tyres of this car help it maintaining better grip on road. Hence, there is less chances of skidding during emergency braking.

Nissan Sunny Stereo and Accessories

Those who want to enjoy music are likely to be impressed by the dash integrated CD/MP3 player present in the new Nissan Sunny 2011. The music system is supported by four speakers, which delivers superb sound. The company has options for different types of accessories, which can be availed at extra costs. External accessories include mud guard trunk spoiler, door visor, red trunk garnish and black pillar tape. The interior accessories of Nissan Sunny include different types of floor mats like transparent mat, luggage mat, and PVC mat. Other interior accessories include manual rear sun shade, sear belt pad, cushion pillow set, neck pillow set, steering cover, and seat cover.

Nissan Sunny Dealers

There are many dealers of Nissan in India due to which it can market its cars conveniently. Supported by 42 dealerships, the company aims to make Nissan Sunny cars available for the customers. The dealers of Nissan Sunny in India are listed below:

Dealers	City
Nath Nissan	New Delhi
Sky Nissan	New Delhi
Ichibaan Nissan	Mumbai
Chandrani Nissan	Kolkata
Jubilant Nissan	Chennai
Bhagat Nissan	Mohali
Aster Nissan	Vadodra
Atmaram Nissan	Agra
Binod Nissan	Guwahati
EVM Nissan	Cochin

Nissan Sunny Company Quotes

For the growing Nissan product portfolio, Dinesh Jain, CEO, Hover Automotive India was quoted as saying, “Unveiling of Nissan Sunny today could not have been at a better time than this. We have built a robust chain of 40 dealerships nationwide in a period of over one year and we are on schedule to open up 100 dealerships by end of 2012. With a bigger product range now, we will be able to cater to a diverse genre of customers who would be enriched with the Nissan experience in the years to come. It will be our continuous endeavour to provide that novel experience which will benchmark it against competition”.

Mr. Kiminobu Tokuyama, Managing Director & CEO, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd, said, “We are delighted to introduce the diesel variant of Sunny for the Indian market. At a time when Indian market is witnessing an increase in demand for diesel cars, Sunny Diesel with Nissan technology of high performance and fuel economy will be the right choice for our valued customers in their search for the most suitable sedan.”

Nissan Sunny Competitor Analysis

The petrol version of Nissan Sunny competes with Fiat Linea, Honda City, Maruti Swift Dzire, Tata Indigo Manza and New Ford Fiesta, in its segment. Maruti Swift Dzire, an entry level sedan from the market leader Maruti Suzuki is one of the foremost threats to Nissan Sunny. The sedan edition of Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback is one of the most selling sedans in India. Priced in the bracket of Rs. 5 lacs to Rs. 7 lacs, Maruti Swift Dzire is available in petrol as well as diesel versions. This sedan is assimilated with 1.2 L, 1197 cc, K-12 petrol engine and 1.3L, 1248 cc DDiS diesel engine that is acknowledged for fuel efficient and smooth on-road performance.

The other contender of New Nissan Sunny, Honda City is loaded with several technical capabilities, comfort and safety arrangements. Plush interiors, featuring leather wrapped seats and steering wheel, chrome trunk garnish, body colour mud flaps and chrome door sash moulding, distinguish the Honda sedan from its competitors.

Nissan Sunny diesel in India is expected to compete with Hyundai Verna Fluidic 1.6 VGT CRDi, and Toyota Etios VD. All these cars are in the similar price range due to which new Nissan Sunny diesel in India will have a tough time.

The Hyundai Verna Fluidic 1.6 VGT CRDi comes with 1582 cc engine, which delivers power of 127 hp, which is more than Nissan Sunny diesel. It delivers mileage of 19 kmpl in the city and 22 kmpl on the highways. Power steering, power windows for front and rear and automatic climate control are the highlighting features of this car.

Toyota Etios VD is another competitor of Nissan Sunny diesel, which is loaded with 1.4 litre diesel engine. The 1364 cc engine of this vehicle delivers power of 67 hp at 3800 rpm. Low fuel warning light, accessory power outlet, trunk light, vanity mirror and rear reading lamp are some of the basic features of this car.

Nissan Sunny LPG/CNG Variants

There is no LPG/CNG Variants of Nissan Sunny in India.

Nissan Sunny Pros

Strong points of the Nissan Sunny sedan are the distinct exteriors and plush interiors. Moreover, it is also fitted with a fuel efficient engine that will ensure good mileage and smooth ride.

Nissan Sunny Cons

Nissan is quite new in the market due to which it cannot utilise its brand value in India to a great extent. Lack of extensive service centres restricts the sales of Nissan Sunny cars.

Nissan Sunny Conclusion

New Nissan Sunny 2011, which comes loaded with several convenience arrangements along with advanced safety features, has flared up interests of sedan enthusiasts in India. New Nissan Sunny in India has best-in-class interiors, along with several comfort features to ensure pleasurable drive. The dual tone dashboard of the sedan, comfortable seats and overhead console are some of the notable highlights.

However, the New Nissan Sunny diesel, the mid sized sedan from Nissan is yet to prove its capabilities in the Indian market. The company has not made many changes in the features of this car apart from the diesel engine. It carries the similar look like its petrol version. However, only time will decide the fate of Nissan Sunny diesel cars in India.