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2014 Nissan Sunny: A tough competitor to Honda City

July 15, 2014 12:17 IST


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Nissan’s much awaited Sunny facelift has finally hit the Indian markets and is expected to do better than the previous edition which failed to deliver the expected sales figure.

Nissan has added new features to all the eight variants and the car is set to impress the critics and woo the mid size sedan lovers.

Let’s take a look at the five most important things you need to know about 2014 Nissan Sunny facelift.

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Exteriors

Revamped and refurbished, Nissan’s new baby has certainly made a commendable effort to please the customers with its aggressive appearance.

The deep set Nissan signature headlamps along with the V shaped chrome grill brings in the much needed elegance to the front fascia while the rear of the car benefits from the new bumper.

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The 12 spoke alloy wheels on the top variants may add some strength to the performance of this version, which was more than missing when Sunny was first launched.

The turn indicators now have OVRM blinkers, which is interesting.

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Interiors

Better cabin design, more leg space in the rear seat and an attractive piano black finish centre console, and brush metal dashboard definitely gives the new Sunny a much needed push into the segment of most favoured sedans in this price range.

All the 8 variants have been modified according to their price segment.

The interiors have been given a premium facelift indeed, what with the leather covered steering wheels and the luxury fabric taking up the style quotient of the new Sunny a few notches higher.

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You will find audio controls in the steering wheels, 2 DIN audio system and touch screen as well along with rear parking camera, push button start and connectivity features such as Bluetooth, USB and AUX ports.

Nissan has also worked on its NVH reduction and you will feel the cabin to be more silent than ever.

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Fuel Efficiency

Sunny’s new version will impress you with the mileage it has to offer. The petrol Sunny promises about 17.97 km per litre while the diesel variant assures to go 22.71 km for a litre.

So, if you are looking for a fuel efficient version of Sunny you can go for the diesel version of it. However, tests do indicate a lesser mileage than what has been promised, which is the only hiccup in the otherwise blotless performance.

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Nissan’s Sunny was always a better rear seat car than the other sedans in the market and now you can expect more leg space than before.

Passengers seated in front have enough shoulder and leg space designed for a comfortable ride.

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There’s just one disappointment in the rear seat features, which if improved would have taken the facelift to the level of perfection.

Add a few centimetres to the thigh space in the rear seats and take away the brownie points for modifications well done!

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Price

The facelift is expected to be dished out at least at Rs 25,000 more than the previous version of Sunny. It is set to increase, depending on the variant of new Sunny.

Comparing with its predecessor, this Sunny is definitely better in looks and performance, provided it delivers as promised!

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