Has the Classic Sylphy Been Discontinued?
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Classic Sylphy has been discontinued. Taking the 2010 Classic Sylphy as an example: it is a 4-door, 5-seater compact sedan under Dongfeng Nissan, with dimensions of 4665mm in length, 1700mm in width, and 1510mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The top speed is 180 kilometers per hour. The Classic Sylphy is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, a trunk capacity of 504L, front suspension using MacPherson strut independent suspension, and rear suspension using torsion beam semi-independent suspension. The car is powered by a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power output of 86 kilowatts and a maximum power speed of 6000 revolutions per minute.
I specifically asked about this during my recent service visit at the 4S dealership. The Classic Sylphy was officially discontinued last year. The showroom now only displays the new Sylphy and e-POWER models. The salesperson mentioned they've been clearing out old inventory for nearly half a year. Personally, I quite miss the classic version - its seats were sofa-like comfortable, and maintenance was cheaper. If you're looking for remaining inventory cars, some remote area dealers might still have a few left, but they're mostly manual transmission base models. The manufacturer is mainly pushing the new models now, especially with increasingly strict China VI emission standards - the old platform simply can't keep up.
When I changed my car last year, the classic Sylphy had already been discontinued. The infotainment screen in my new model is indeed larger, but honestly, the rear seating space was more comfortable in the classic version. Last week, I accompanied a friend to look at cars, and we couldn't find any old models at the dealerships. The salesperson mentioned that the manufacturer completely switched production lines by the end of last year. However, a mechanic reassured me not to worry about parts, saying that components for such a popular model would be available for at least another decade. There are still plenty of classic models circulating in the used car market, with well-maintained ones available for around 70,000 to 80,000 RMB, which is much more cost-effective than buying a new car.
