AutoNews - Nissan Sylphy replaces Sunny

The ageing Sunny is finally getting replaced by a brand new car. About time too, especially with the Sunny looking really outdated amongst the Corolla Altis, Civic and the new Kias and Hyundais. The Japanese version of the car still retains the famed Bluebird brand of Nissan, but it seems that the Asian version will just take on the simpler Sylphy moniker.


Outside the design of the car looks much better than the Sunny and the grille and headlights look like those more expensive Infinitis sold in North America. However the interior disappoints, especially with Korean car manufacturers progressing fast, the new interior of the Sylphy shows not much improvements especially with its huge gaping centre console.

The final result of the whole new model offers no significant progress for Nissan and it seems Honda is likely to be the winner in this class. Somehow the result of the car shows that Nissan no longer places this class of cars in heavy priority unlike the effort shown in the 350Z and the Murano.