2006 JDM Bluebird Sylphy=2006 RP Sentra? [merged threads]

[squala]

Car makers strangely don't answer the needs of enthusiasts. After the mighty SiR and Lynx RS, there's no other "fun small car." The top models with bigger engines (Altis, Optra, Lancer and Sentra 1.8, Civic and 3 2.0) cannot be had with manual transmissions. It's quite ironic that they offer more power with no complementing gearbox.

What we need are fast, shift'em-yourself rockets, like the Corolla XRS and Mazda 3 2.3 to name a few.

[eggman]

I think both the Tiida and new Sentra based sa Bluebird Slyphy na bagong labas ang darating dito.1.8 at 2.0 liter ang engines ng new Bluebird.Yung Tiida ay sa Thailand yata.

[squala]

The Sentra has been a good car since the B13, but it has yet to be great. The USDM version seems to receive huge acclaim, and I hope the ASEAN variant will too, someday.

[niky]

It's not just that it's a flawed strategy, it's that it's a useless strategy. Nissan markets "sports models" (I forgot one... the Touring Sport model... a 1.6 AT that came out before the 180GT) without giving a single thought to sportiness. And now they finally make one that has the right legs, but handicap it with another stupid 1.6 AT.

The new models may get the 2.0, but even the current B15 Sentras are sluggish with mere 2.0s (9secs+ 0-60) whereas the B13 Sentra SE-R with the 2.0 could do 0-60 mph in an SiR ripping 7.5 seconds (on only 140hp!). Nowadays, it'd be surprising to get that much performance from a compact sedan with less than 200hp. New compacts are just too heavy.

Face it, the era of "hot compact sedans" passed us by. If not for the SiR and the RS, we never would have seen it. As it was, we didn't get many of the best ones.

[carlocaraddict]

Nissan releases new Bluebird Sylphy sedan in Japan


Nissan has issued the following press release:

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today began sales of the all-new Bluebird Sylphy at dealers throughout Japan.

SHIFT_elegance
We put today's adult woman in the driver's seat to produce a car with classic beauty, high glamour and ultimate design quality.

In creating the new Sylphy, Nissan started with a concept: a luxury mid-sized sedan built with hospitality and care in mind. The result embodies the following three alluring themes:

* Beautiful -- Sublime S-curves lend graceful motion inside and out.
* Comfortable -- Like a living-room sofa, the seats are smooth and welcoming, with ample space for rear-seat guests to cross their legs in comfort.
* People-friendly -- Convenience features like the super-multiconsole ensure that both front- and rear-seat passengers are well cared for. The intelligent air-conditioning system constantly refreshes cabin air, maintaining a healthy, comfortable environment.

The most arresting feature of the new Sylphy is its undeniable beauty inside and out, shaped by Nissan's distinctive S-motion design theme. The elegant S of the dash board serves both the driver with functionality and the front passenger with openness. Taut surfaces draw the graceful curves into a lyrical body shape.

The large, shell-shaped seats embrace passengers in relaxed luxury. The rear compartment has legroom of 680 mm, more space than many Japanese luxury sedans.

The super-multiconsole, with its 9.7-liter compartment, is just one of the Syphy’s many new convenience features. Nissan's "smart" air-conditioning system monitors air quality, mixing in outside air to constantly refresh the cabin.

At 1,876 mm, the Sylphy’s cabin is the longest in its class. Its trunk is also the largest in its class at up to 504 liters (VDA) on two-wheel-drive models.

The electric powered driver’s seat is the first of its kind in the class, automatically adjusting seat and mirrors to the specific driver identified by the Intelligent Key.

The MR20DE engine furnishes 90% of maximum torque at 2,000 rpm, the most frequently used engine speed in daily driving, resulting in better fuel efficiency.

In combination with the MR20DE engine, Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) allows the quick response and smooth, powerful acceleration needed in daily driving along with fuel-efficiency equivalent to that of a 1.8-liter engine.

The all-aluminum HR15DE engine furnishes firm torque at medium and low speeds in a quieter and even more fuel-efficient package.

The power steering system also fine-tunes the controls in response to speed, creating a close-to-natural feel in turns and wheel centering.

The chassis consists of a strut suspension system at the front of the car and an H-shaped torsion beam suspension system at the rear.

A preloading mechanism has been added to the valves in both the front and rear shock absorbers. This mechanism improves ride quality by reducing the damping force in the piston's high speed range, while maintaining the same level of force in the low speed range. The suspension system also incorporates internal rebound springs and ripple control shock absorbers and is optimally tuned, enabling the Sylphy to provide superb handling and stability combined with supple ride comfort.

The Sylphy is attains greenhouse emissions 75% below the 2005 government standard, winning it certification as a super-ultra-low-emission vehicle (SU-LEV), eligible for green tax advantages. The Sylphy was the first vehicle to receive SU-LEV certification in Japan in 2003.

Origin of the name
The word 'sylphy' was coined from the sylph, the elemental spirit of air that consorts with those of earth, fire and water. Combining this image of clean, natural quality with the confidence and reliability of our venerable Bluebird brand, its name states the car's fundamental qualities: Bluebird Sylphy.

Sales goal: 3,000 cars per month
Price range: 1,785,000 yen to 2,310,000 yen

Autech Releases Bluebird Sylphy Axis

Nissan affiliate Autech Japan Inc. released the new Axis at dealers nationwide concurrent with the Bluebird model change.

The Axis: A Cut Above
Nissan's flagship 5-class sedan is designed for the discriminating driver, with dignity and rich texture. Outside, exclusive appointments mark the Axis as a cut above in class and style. Its cabin offers the ultimate quality of traditional coachwork, with genuine leather seats in classic beige or black themes.
Price range: 2,272,200 yen to 2,415,000 yen

-global autoindex

[eggman]

Wow ang laki ng next gen Sentra!

[wilcats]

hmmm... another so-so sentra from Nissan...

[basti08]

Nissan releases new Bluebird Sylphy sedan in Japan

Nissan has issued the following press release:

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today began sales of the all-new Bluebird Sylphy at dealers throughout Japan.

SHIFT_elegance
We put today's adult woman in the driver's seat to produce a car with classic beauty, high glamour and ultimate design quality.

In creating the new Sylphy, Nissan started with a concept: a luxury mid-sized sedan built with hospitality and care in mind. The result embodies the following three alluring themes:

* Beautiful -- Sublime S-curves lend graceful motion inside and out.
* Comfortable -- Like a living-room sofa, the seats are smooth and welcoming, with ample space for rear-seat guests to cross their legs in comfort.
* People-friendly -- Convenience features like the super-multiconsole ensure that both front- and rear-seat passengers are well cared for. The intelligent air-conditioning system constantly refreshes cabin air, maintaining a healthy, comfortable environment.

The most arresting feature of the new Sylphy is its undeniable beauty inside and out, shaped by Nissan's distinctive S-motion design theme. The elegant S of the dash board serves both the driver with functionality and the front passenger with openness. Taut surfaces draw the graceful curves into a lyrical body shape.

The large, shell-shaped seats embrace passengers in relaxed luxury. The rear compartment has legroom of 680 mm, more space than many Japanese luxury sedans.

The super-multiconsole, with its 9.7-liter compartment, is just one of the Syphy’s many new convenience features. Nissan's "smart" air-conditioning system monitors air quality, mixing in outside air to constantly refresh the cabin.

At 1,876 mm, the Sylphy’s cabin is the longest in its class. Its trunk is also the largest in its class at up to 504 liters (VDA) on two-wheel-drive models.

The electric powered driver’s seat is the first of its kind in the class, automatically adjusting seat and mirrors to the specific driver identified by the Intelligent Key.

The MR20DE engine furnishes 90% of maximum torque at 2,000 rpm, the most frequently used engine speed in daily driving, resulting in better fuel efficiency.

In combination with the MR20DE engine, Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) allows the quick response and smooth, powerful acceleration needed in daily driving along with fuel-efficiency equivalent to that of a 1.8-liter engine.

The all-aluminum HR15DE engine furnishes firm torque at medium and low speeds in a quieter and even more fuel-efficient package.

The power steering system also fine-tunes the controls in response to speed, creating a close-to-natural feel in turns and wheel centering.

The chassis consists of a strut suspension system at the front of the car and an H-shaped torsion beam suspension system at the rear.

A preloading mechanism has been added to the valves in both the front and rear shock absorbers. This mechanism improves ride quality by reducing the damping force in the piston's high speed range, while maintaining the same level of force in the low speed range. The suspension system also incorporates internal rebound springs and ripple control shock absorbers and is optimally tuned, enabling the Sylphy to provide superb handling and stability combined with supple ride comfort.

The Sylphy is attains greenhouse emissions 75% below the 2005 government standard, winning it certification as a super-ultra-low-emission vehicle (SU-LEV), eligible for green tax advantages. The Sylphy was the first vehicle to receive SU-LEV certification in Japan in 2003.

Origin of the name
The word 'sylphy' was coined from the sylph, the elemental spirit of air that consorts with those of earth, fire and water. Combining this image of clean, natural quality with the confidence and reliability of our venerable Bluebird brand, its name states the car's fundamental qualities: Bluebird Sylphy.

Sales goal: 3,000 cars per month
Price range: 1,785,000 yen to 2,310,000 yen

Autech Releases Bluebird Sylphy Axis

Nissan affiliate Autech Japan Inc. released the new Axis at dealers nationwide concurrent with the Bluebird model change.

The Axis: A Cut Above
Nissan's flagship 5-class sedan is designed for the discriminating driver, with dignity and rich texture. Outside, exclusive appointments mark the Axis as a cut above in class and style. Its cabin offers the ultimate quality of traditional coachwork, with genuine leather seats in classic beige or black themes.
Price range: 2,272,200 yen to 2,415,000 yen


---autoindex.org

[basti08]

[Blackraven]

So far,
ang isang bagay na napansin ko with this vehicle is that you can get greyish black trim BUT with the inclusion of maplewood panels.

Aww man, that's not right.

Kung ganun, then they shouldn't have introduced greyish black trim at all.



Well,..........

it doesn't look too bad and maybe a little bit good as a trim pero I still believe that they should offer a greyish black interior trim that doesn't include any wood panelling or brown parts whatsoever.


I'll only buy it if it the maplewood panels are replaced with aluminum or piano-black finishes.

I mean, look at the Nissan Fuga.

It makes it even more beautiful than what it already is.

Excellent pa nga siya ngayon (even with its lower-end base model) then they add piano-black trim and it looks like they've made it "infinitely stunning" and above pure perfection.