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Nissan Tiida Sedan 1.8i (126 Hp)
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Nissan Tiida:
The Nissan Tiida is a compact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan from 2004 to 2023 through three generations. Depending on the market, the Tiida was also marketed as a subcompact car, particularly in the Americas for the first-generation model as the Nissan Versa. The first-generation model was produced up to 2018 in some markets, and was offered as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback.
The second-generation of Tiida is marketed since 2011 and only available as a five-door hatchback, while the role of a four-door sedan was passed to the subcompact Almera/Latio/Sunny/Versa and the compact Sylphy/Sentra/Pulsar. Starting in 2013, the C12 Tiida was released in Thailand, Australia and New Zealand as the Nissan Pulsar. The C12 Tiida represents a departure from the C11, increasing its width to comfortably occupy the compact class, and was no longer marketed in Japan. It is currently produced and marketed in Taiwan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan Overview:
Nissan Tiida (Sedan). With 173 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1203 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 195 km/h. 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 Tiida generation was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. However, the similar model received a 4-star ANCAP safety rating in 2006, indicating a reasonable level of occupant protection for its time.
1.8i (126 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides a noticeable boost in power, making it more capable for highway driving and overtaking, though specific acceleration figures are not provided.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is higher than the 1.6L, reflecting its increased power output, but still acceptable for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class
- • Reliable HR16DE and MR18DE engines
- • Smooth ride quality, good for long journeys
- • Good fuel economy from the 1.6L engine
- • Practical and user-friendly design
Cons:
- • Uninspired exterior styling
- • Performance can be modest, especially with the automatic 1.6L
- • Interior materials feel basic in some trims
- • Lack of advanced safety features compared to newer rivals
- • Higher fuel consumption for the 1.8L engine
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Tiida |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i (126 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | January, 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 126 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 173 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | MR18DE |
| Engine displacement: | 1797 |
| 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: | 4.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 104.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 143.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1203 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 467 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 272 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4295 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1535 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Tires size | 195/55R15 |
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