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Nissan Cherry Traveller (VN10) 1.2 (52 Hp)
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Nissan Cherry:
The Datsun Cherry , known later as the Nissan Cherry, is a series of subcompact cars which formed Nissan's first front-wheel drive supermini model line.
The Nissan Cherry featured the front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The Cherry line includes the E10 and F10. Nissan's direct successor was the Nissan Pulsar worldwide.
In Japan, the Cherry was exclusive to Nissan Cherry store locations.
On the UK market, it debuted just before the company's surge in sales, which saw it sell just over 6,000 cars in 1971 and more than 30,000 the following year. Although its successor was launched in 1974, such was the original model's popularity on the UK market that it was not replaced there until 1976....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Traveller (VN10) Overview:
Nissan Cherry (Traveller (VN10)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.2 (52 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 1.2-liter engine provides very modest performance, primarily suited for urban commuting and light suburban duties. Highway cruising would be strained, especially with a full load.
Fuel Economy
Given its small displacement and low power, fuel economy would have been respectable for its era, making it an economical choice for daily driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious for its size
- • Economical to run (for its era)
- • Reliable and durable (typical Nissan/Datsun of the period)
- • Compact dimensions for city driving
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
Cons:
- • Very limited performance from both engines
- • Basic safety features (common for the era)
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Lacks modern comfort and convenience features
- • Road noise and ride comfort could be improved
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(E10: 1970 - 1978).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Cherry |
| Generation: | Traveller (VN10) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 (52 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 52 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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