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Nissan Bluebird Sylphy II 1.5i (109 Hp) Automatic
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Nissan Bluebird:
The Nissan Bluebird is a compact car produced between 1955 and 2007 with a model name introduced in 1957. It was Nissan's most internationally recognized sedan, known for its dependability and durability in multiple body styles. The Bluebird originated from Nissan's first vehicles, dating to the early 1900s, and its traditional competitor became the Toyota Corona. The Bluebird was positioned to compete with the Corona, as the Corona was developed to continue offering a sedan used as a taxi since the Toyota Crown was growing in size. Every generation of the Bluebird has been available as a taxi, duties that are shared with base level Nissan Cedrics. It is one of the longest-running nameplates from a Japanese automaker. It spawned most of Nissan's products sold internationally, and has been known by a number of different names and bodystyles, including the Auster/Stanza names....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sylphy II Overview:
Nissan Bluebird (Sylphy II). With 148 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.35 l/100km). Weighing only 1160 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5i (109 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for city and suburban driving, offering a slightly quicker acceleration than its 4x4 counterpart due to less weight.
Fuel Economy
Achieves the best fuel economy among the automatic variants, making it a cost-effective choice for daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable HR/MR series engines
- • Comfortable and compliant ride quality
- • Spacious and practical interior for its class
- • Good fuel economy with 1.5L FWD variant
- • Generally good value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Uninspiring performance, especially with the 1.5L engine
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to rivals
- • CVT transmission can be noisy under hard acceleration
- • 4x4 option significantly impacts fuel economy and acceleration
- • Limited availability outside of Asian markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sylphy I: 2003 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Bluebird |
| Generation: | Sylphy II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (109 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 72.8 Hp/l [115mm more] |
| Torque: | 148 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HR15DE More details about the engine HR15DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.1-10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.6-7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1160 |
| Max. weight: | 1435 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4610 mm mm [115mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [165mm more] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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