Nissan Motor India Private Ltd (NMIPL) brought exuberance to the Indian buyers as it commercially launched its much awaited mid-size Sedan Sunny on 20th September, just before the upcoming festive season. What has added more zeal to the celebrations is its price. Nissan Sunny has offered the sedan at a very affordable price in the Indian market. The new mid-size sedan has been tagged with prices of Rs. 5.78 lacs for the base variant, Rs. 6.88 lacs for the mid-level variant and Rs. 7.68 lacs for the high-end variant. The three variants under Sunny's belt are XE, XL and XV. Nissan Sunny is believed to be the most completely car in the mid-size Sedan segment with luxury, class, elegance and comfort easily competing with that of premium sedans. It can surely be considered as a car that gives an all new definition to Sedan segment in the country. At the outset, the mid-size sedan is available only in the petrol variant.
Nissan SUNNY manufactured on the extremely skilled V-platform represents the car maker's abilities in a very pure form. The latest product of Nissan is available at 45 Nissan dealerships across the country. The sedan can be booked from September 21, 2011 and the delivery of the same would start from October 03, 2011. The Sunny is expected to earn laurels with an offering of a 16.95 kmpl of fuel economy, which is certified by ARAI. The car will be available to buyers across the country without an elongated waiting period before delivery.
Introducing the car to the media, Kiminobu Tokuyama, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd, said, “We are proud to present to you a true leader in the mid-size Sedan segment, a ‘made-in-India for India’ product, with attributes close to a top-end Sedan. We are sure that Indian families and young professionals alike will wholeheartedly welcome this Nissan product to their homes during the upcoming Diwali festival.”
The all-new Sunny has been designed in Japan with useful inputs hailing from India, where it is getting prepared to be sold at present. The sedan which has been manufactured at the Chennai-based plant is expected to lure youngsters and target drivers in India that give utmost preference to style and luxury. Sunny is believed to reach out to the buyers through a number of means namely sophisticated and elegant style, spacious interior and a big-size trunk which is ideal for families in India.
Gilles Normand, Corporate Vice President, Africa, Middle East & India, Nissan Motor Company said, “With unprecedented levels of sophistication and comfort, we are certain that the Nissan Sunny will redefine the dynamics of the Sedan segment in India. We have been able to aggressively position it thanks to localization in excess of 85 per cent, which also reiterates our commitment to India and the Indian customer.”
Sharing details regarding the price of three variants, G M Singh, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Hover Automotive India (HAI) said, “The Nissan Sunny is the first Sedan in the country to be a near perfect amalgam of performance and style available at a truly attractive price. We believe the long wait of the Indian families for the right Sedan at a right price has finally been met with the arrival of Sunny. We are sure the Indian customer is going to own this global Sedan with pride.”
Nissan Sunny made its public debut at the 2010 Guangzhou Motor Show in China, where it was awarded with the title of ‘Best World Premier’. Sunny, the mid-size sedan, is all set to be sold in 170 countries around the world. With the latest sedan, Nissan embeds the new global V-platform for the second time. The platform has enabled the car maker to make use of the advanced and innovative engineering techniques, to deliver a futuristic and creative lightweight body. In addition, it provides strength in its utmost form with a strong revised ride and energetic on-road behaviour.
Sunny has raised the bars of its active and passive safety furthermore, and modern features are designed and affixed to it in order to enhance both the driving and ownership experiences. The sedan will be available in Bronze Grey, Blade Silver, Storm White, Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black and Brick Red colours. All three variants of Sunny i.e. base XE, mid XL and high XV will be equipped with advanced safety features such as Anti-Lock Breaking System (ABS), Electronic Break-force Distribution (EBD), Break Assist (BA), Engine Immobilizer and airbags.
Setting different lines than the other car makers in the industry, Nissan has adopted a uniform pricing policy across the country to provide the customers with the most favourable and affordable price range. Therefore, the ex-showroom prices will be set with uniformity across India except for disparities in VAT, Entry Tax, Octroi and other local taxes levied by the states or cities.
Nissan Sunny is a perfect blend of performance and style as highlighted by G M Singh, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Hover Automotive India (HAI). The all new mid-size sedan is backed by the power of a modern 4-cylinder 1.5-litre double overhead camshaft petrol engine from Nissan’s respected HR engine family. It is capable of generating 98 bhp of peak power at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 134 Nm at 4000 rpm. With a smooth-shifting five speed manual transmission, the Sunny offers its buyers, a fuel efficiency of 16.95 kmpl.
Nissan SUNNY possesses a consummate design, class, a modern sedan appeal with sleek looks, dynamic proportions and an unparalleled drag coefficient of just 0.318. The front portion is subjugated by Nissan’s signature grille, affixed by jewel-like bright headlights and fine use of chrome touches. Wide-opening doors ensure comfortable entry and exit from the car. It carries giant and bulky haunches, attractive contours and neat rear spoiler provides the car with a sporty look.
The cab-forward seating arrangement and the elongated sloping roof line add to the elegance quotient of the car. The trunk of the sedan is separated without the use of seam and is finely dissolved into the body. At 4425mm in length, Sunny shares commonness with others in the class, however, the aspect that stands out for the car is the class-leading 2600mm wheelbase. The wheel base ensures unmatched space of the interior. Rear knee room is the best in its class and compete with that of some luxury sedans, providing rear seat passengers with immense comfort and the scope to cross their legs. The big centre armrest with cup holders in the rear seat strengthens the comfort aspect of Sunny. The interior is featured by a 490 litres of space in its boot.
The Sunny also features an independent front end by MacPherson struts with coil springs that make every ride a smooth experience. While a small torsion beam rear axle has been affixed to minimise any interference with the luggage area. Both suspension systems carry sub frames on them to help reduce road noise, vibration and roughness with an anti-roll bar at either end.
The long stroke suspension travel enables Sunny to offer a smooth ride even during off-road and uneven conditions. The car's accessories offer agility and responsiveness which makes the riding experience all the more satisfactory.
The present Nissan represents the Tenth generation of the brand and is successfully heading forward with grace and signature style. The name 'Sunny' is almost a 45 years old name. It was first used in 1966 on a compact sedan which was sold in Japan and was given its refreshing name by the Japanese people from more than 8 million entries in a special naming competition. Over the time period of four-and-a-half decades, nine generations of Sunny models have passed, registering total sales of more than 16 million units to 140 countries.
However, the new tenth generation Sunny Sedan is the first Sunny to roll-out on the Indian roads.
