Monday, August 08, 2011
By Pranjal Gera
Upcoming Nissan Sunny to be powered with 1.5L petrol engine
Nissan Sunny, the upcoming mid-size sedan that was recently unveiled at the country, is reported to come powered with a 1.5L petrol engine. The new 1.5L petrol power train will be smaller as compared to the 1.6L unit company is currently using in this car in the American market. The move of Japanese car maker shows similarity with the Ford’s decision of replacing 1.6L petrol engine with new 1.5L engine in the recently unveiled Ford Fiesta. The smaller the engine will be, the higher it will offer the fuel economy.
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The move of using smaller and more fuel efficient engine in the Sunny sedan can be seen as a good decision, considering the high mileage consciousness of Indian buyers.
The Nissan Sunny model will be rolled-out in the country in upcoming Diwali festive season. The car is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 7 to 8 lakh, where it will be fighting for space with the likes of Maruti SX4, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento, Honda City, Fiat Linea and Ford Fiesta.
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It is also expected that after launching the petrol version in the country and analyzing the response of the Indian buyers, the company could come-out with a diesel version in the second half of the year 2012. This could be the same diesel engine the company is using in the diesel version of the existing compact hatchback Nissan Micra.
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Besides Micra, the current portfolio of the company in the country includes premium sedan Nissan Teana, luxury SUV Nissan Xtrail and luxury sports car Nissan 370Z.
