Nissan India has launched its popular global Sedan based on V-Platform called the Nissan Sunny in India in Mumbai today. The car is available in three versions – the base XE, the mid-level XL and the top-end XV. According to ARAI, the Sunny will return a mileage of 16.95 kmpl. ABS and driver side airbag is standard on all variants. Bookings will start from September 21, 2011, with deliveries commencing on October 3, 2011.
The XE (Base variant) features a body-coloured bumpers, an on-board drive computer, manually adjustable anti-dazzling mirror, headlight-on and key-inserted warning lamp, ABS, EBD and Brake Assistance, Driver Airbag and Door Ajar warning.
Whereas the XL (mid-level variant) includes all features of the XE along with body-coloured, electronically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors, chrome-plated outside door handles and radiator grille, rear defroster, an integrated audio system with four speakers and AUX, steering-mounted audio controls, rear A/C vents, auto-down feature on driver-side power window, remote keyless entry, front passenger airbag, anti-theft alarm and speed-sensing automatic door locks. The XV (top-end variant) gets all the above features plus adds alloy wheels and electronically folding rear-view mirrors.
The tenth-generation Nissan Sunny is based on the popular V (Versatile) platform, the same as the one used in the Nissan Micra. The Sunny made its global debut at the eighth International Automobile Exhibition in China (Guangzhou) last December. The Indian launch, expected to coincide with the festive season, will see the Sunny come in with a 1.5-litre petrol motor only. The carmaker will showcase a 1.5-litre diesel-powered Sunny at the Auto-Expo in Delhi next year, with the official launch in the first quarter of 2012.
In terms of looks, the Sunny appears to be quite large with its big boot, long wheelbase and massive cabin, especially when viewed from the rear three-quarter. It gets some of its styling cues from the bigger Teana as well. On the inside, Nissan has tried to make the cabin look upmarket. Overall plastic quality and fit and finish are up to expectations.
Prices of Nissan Sunny petrol sedan (Ex-showroom, New Delhi ) –
- Nissan Sunny XE Petrol is priced at Rs. 5.78 Lakhs
- Nissan Sunny XL Petrol is priced at Rs. 6.68 Lakhs
- Nissan Sunny XV Petrol is priced at Rs. 7.68 Lakhs
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