Nissan Sunny

The Sunny is a mid-size sedan by the Japanese carmaker Nissan. It is the second made-in-India car by the carmaker, after the Micra hatchback. Due to the hike in petrol prices all-round the globe, the Sunny is the perfect car for a buyer seeking an affordable diesel car.

EXTERIOR
The Sunny is based on Nisan’s V-platform. The Sunny has its oown design theme despite, being based on the same platform as that of Micra. The front fascia of the Sunny sports big headlamps and a Teana-inspired wide slatted chrome plated radiator grille. The side profile of the car features straight clean lines and a subtle look. The rear profile features stretched tail lamps and a simple bumper design with subtle lines.

INTERIOR
The inside of the Sunny is simple yet slightly boring. The twin pod instrument cluster comes with a chrome outline which displays the necessary information like trip reading, fuel left to empty, etc. The 3-spoke steering wheel is mounted with audio/telephony controls. Decent quality plastics have been used for the interiors. The central panel resembles to that of the Micra and comes with an integrated music system, 4 speakers and an Aux-in port, along with the circular A/C vents. There is ample of leg/shoulder/head room in the front row, but that in the rear row, is much, making it difficult for a person not of average height/built.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION, RIDE & HANDLING, BRAKING & SAFETY
The Sunny is offered in both petrol and diesel options.
The 1.5L 4-cylinder In-line HR15 petrol engine churns out 99ps of maximum power and a peak torque of 134Nm, and comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. The diesel trim is powered by K9K 1.5L 4-cylinder, 8 valves SOHC motor that produces 86Ps of power and a peak torque of 200Nm, and comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
The ride quality in the Sunny is mature and compliant matched by predictable handling. The car offers excellent city drivability and low end torque. The carmaker has offered the Sunny with McPherson Strut suspension in the front and Torsion Beam Axle suspension at the rear.
Also, the braking is quite good with ventilated disc front brakes and drum brakes at the rear.
Nissan has loaded the Sunny with features, which include keyless entry, intelligent key, reading lights, rear view camera with park assist, a driver computer – the twin pod instrument cluster displaying necessary information like average, distance to empty (fuel tank), outdoor temperature and more. The convenience and entertainment features include front/rear door pockets, automatic temperature control, electrically adjustable ORVMs, along with auxiliary and USB ports.
On the safety front, the Sunny features ABS with EBD as standard, dual front airbags, fog lamps, engine immobilizer and a rear defogger.

CONCLUSION
The feature-rich Nissan Sunny has a premium feel to it with roomier interior and sober exterior, with adequate head/shoulder/leg room for all occupants, along with a spacious boot. The Sunny is the perfect car for someone who is looking for a value-for-money car.