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Nissan Sylphy B17 1.8 (131 Hp) CVT
Overall Rating
Nissan Sylphy:
The Nissan Sylphy is a compact car produced by the Japanese car maker Nissan since 2000 as the successor to the Nissan Pulsar. The Sylphy has also been marketed in export markets under several other nameplates, including Pulsar, Almera, Sunny and Sentra. For the third-generation model introduced in 2012, the Sylphy model was merged with the B17 Sentra, meaning it is no longer a standalone model.
Until 2012, it is known as the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in Japan. The initial Bluebird Sylphy nameplate was a continuation for the larger Bluebird which was phased out in 2001. It was renamed the Sylphy for the third-generation model in 2012....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B17 Overview:
Nissan Sylphy (B17). With 174 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1260 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Sylphy B17 was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it achieved strong safety ratings in other regional assessments like ASEAN NCAP, indicating a generally robust safety structure for its class.
1.8 (131 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8L MRA8DE engine provides a noticeable improvement in performance over the 1.6L, offering more confident acceleration and better highway cruising ability. The CVT maintains its characteristic smoothness.
Fuel Economy
Despite the increased power, the 1.8L with CVT still delivers respectable fuel economy. It's a good balance between performance and efficiency for those who need a bit more grunt without sacrificing too much at the pump.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Smooth and compliant ride quality, ideal for daily driving
- • Excellent fuel economy, particularly with the CVT transmission
- • Generally reliable HR16DE and MRA8DE engines
- • Large trunk capacity for practical use
Cons:
- • Uninspiring performance across all engine options
- • Bland exterior and interior styling, lacking character
- • Interior materials can feel somewhat cheap in places
- • Noticeable road and wind noise at higher speeds
- • CVT can feel disconnected during hard acceleration
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Sylphy |
| Generation: | B17 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (131 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 131 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 174 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | MRA8DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1798 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 104 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4615 mm mm |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm |
| Height: | 1495 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | XTRONIC CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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