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Nissan Sunny Traveller (140Y,150Y) 1.5 (HBL310) (69 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Sunny:
The Nissan Sunny is an automobile built by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1966 until 2004. In the early 1980s, the brand changed from Datsun to Nissan in line with other models by the company. Although production of the Sunny in Japan ended in 2004, the name remains in use in China and GCC countries for a rebadged version of the Nissan Almera.
In North America, the later models were known as the Nissan Sentra; in Mexico, the Sunny is known as the Nissan Tsuru, which is Japanese for the bird species "crane". The latest versions of the Sunny were larger than the early models, and may be considered compact cars. Earlier versions were subcompact cars. All Sunnys through the 1982 model year used Nissan A engine motors. It was designed to compete with the Toyota Corolla....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Traveller (140Y,150Y) Overview:
Nissan Sunny (Traveller (140Y,150Y)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 (HBL310) (69 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A marginal improvement over the 1.4L, providing slightly more grunt for daily tasks and slightly less strain on longer journeys.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the 1.4L, offering acceptable fuel economy for the period, but not a standout for efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability for its time
- • Practical and spacious for a compact wagon
- • Simple mechanics, easy to maintain
- • Economical to run (for its era)
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features
- • Modest performance, especially with loads
- • Lack of modern comfort and convenience features
- • Dated design and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(140Y,150Y: 1970 - 1982).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Sunny |
| Generation: | Traveller (140Y,150Y) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (HBL310) (69 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1979 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 69 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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