What is the Nissan Sunny?
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Nissan Sunny is a compact sedan series from Nissan Motor Company, positioned as a small family car. In terms of powertrain, the Sunny is equipped with an HR15DE 1.5L engine paired with a CVT transmission. Even the base manual transmission models come with premium features such as remote control, central locking keys, and a 6-speaker high-fidelity audio system. The Sunny is a compact and small family car developed on Nissan's V platform. It is targeted at first-time car buyers as an affordable mid-to-low-range model. Its development concept was to create a vehicle tailored for China's SML-L market. Aimed at young families around 30 years old, it highlights "fuel efficiency," "smooth and dynamic styling," and "spacious and comfortable interior" as its key selling points. Nissan's Business in China Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd., established in February 2004, is a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Beijing, working alongside Nissan Motor Company's headquarters to manage investments in China. Nissan Investment Co., Ltd. has been responsible for Nissan's public relations, brand management, and intellectual property matters in China. It also plays a significant role in Nissan's global operations, including the procurement and export of competitively manufactured Chinese components.
When I was a kid, my family had an old Nissan Sunny, a model from the 1980s and 1990s. This compact sedan produced by Nissan was quite popular in our area, known for its durability and reliability. Its engine was simple and dependable, making it hassle-free even after driving over a hundred thousand kilometers. As a commuter car, it wasn’t spacious but very practical, with low fuel consumption, making it affordable for ordinary families. I remember my parents taking the whole family on trips—even with the air conditioning on in summer, it rarely broke down. Back then, parts were cheap, and repairs were easy, unlike today’s more complex cars. However, it was a bit noisy, and the suspension was stiff, making long drives quite bumpy. Nowadays, it’s rare to see them on the streets, replaced by newer models like the Sylphy, but the reliability of the Sunny left a deep impression on me.