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Nissan Sylphy B17 1.6 (116 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 154 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1215 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.
1.6 (116 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.6L HR16DE engine paired with the XTRONIC CVT offers smooth, albeit uninspiring, acceleration. It's perfectly adequate for city driving and relaxed cruising, but lacks punch for spirited driving or quick overtakes.
Fuel Economy
This combination is a strong point for fuel efficiency. The CVT effectively keeps the engine in its optimal rev range, delivering competitive fuel consumption figures for a compact sedan.
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): | 1.6 (116 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 154 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HR16DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| 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 l |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1215 |
| 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 | 195/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
Every driver has a story. What’s yours with the Nissan Sylphy?