The engine on all modifications was located transversely in front, the drive was on the rear wheels until the fifth generation, and from the fifth generation and 1981 the drive was on the front wheels. Modern competitors and classmates of Sunny are represented by the following cars - Fiat Linea, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid, Toyota Etios and Volkswagen Vento.
First generation (B10, 1966−1969)
The first car was launched in September 1966. The export name was «Datsun 1000». «Sunny» was a completely new car built on a special platform called «B», which took the best from the small cars that the company produced «Nissan» before World War II and joined engineering efforts with a recently acquired aircraft company «Aichi Manufacturing». First, two body styles were launched - a 2-door sedan (B10) and 2-door station wagon (VB10). The length of the car was 3820 mm, width 1445 mm, height 1295 mm and curb weight 625-705 kg. In October 1967, a 4-door sedan appeared, and in October 1968, a 2-door coupe appeared (KB10).
There were two trim levels − «Standard» And «Deluxe». The brakes were drum, leaf spring suspension. The engine was a 1.0 liter inline four-cylinder petrol (988 cm3, A10, OHV, I4, 62 hp). In Japan, engines less than 1 liter were subject to a small road tax, so it was not expensive to own a car. The gearbox was a four-speed manual with synchronizers in all gears. Engines on cars with a coupe body were 66 hp.
In February 1967, a commercial version was released «Datsun Sunny truck» pickup truck under code «B20», which was based on the chassis «VB10».
In July 1969, 9 months before the release of the second generation, the appearance was slightly updated. In December 1969, production was discontinued.
Second generation (B110, 1970−1973)
The second generation was «Sunny» with code «B110» launched in 1970 with export name «Datsun 1200». In Malaysia, the name was «Tan Chong B110», and in Finland «Datsun Finn». Body shapes were as follows - 2 or 4-door sedan, 3- or 5-door station wagon, and 2-door coupe. The length of the car was 3830 mm, width 1495 mm, height 1390 mm and a curb weight of 700 kg. The motor was located transversely in front, rear-wheel drive. The front suspension has become «MacPherson» with disc brakes. Production was carried out in Japan.
Gasoline engines became two models with a volume of 1.2 liters (1171 cm3, A12, I4, 70 hp) and 1.4 liters (1595 cm3, L16, I4, 96 hp), both four-cylinder in-line. The gearbox is 3, 4 and 5-speed manual, and for the first time there was an automatic 3-speed gearbox.
In 1972, they carried out a small update of the model. Notable changes include a new hood and grille. For US-exported vehicles, safety has been improved by adding energy-absorbing bumpers, fire-resistant interiors, and other safety features.
In February 1971, a commercial truck was launched (2 door pickup) with code «B120» based on sedan chassis «B110». This truck was produced until 1978, when it was replaced by «B121».
In April 1971, a 2-door sedan appeared called «Sunny Excellent» With code «PB110». n was based on «B110», but with a new hood, fenders and grille, as well as a new 1.4-liter engine series «L». Sold in Mexico as «Sentra 1400». October 18, 1972 at the Tokyo Motor Show was presented «Sunny Excellent» with rotary Wankel engine.
In 1971, a pickup truck was sold in South Africa «Nissan 1400 B140 Bakkie» with engine «A14» volume of 1.4 liters and a five-speed manual transmission. This car was produced until 2008 (37 years) with many changes called «Nissan LDV 1400» company «Nissan South Africa».
Third generation (B210, 1973–1977)
On May 1, 1973, the third generation was introduced in Japan with the code «B210». The export name was «Datsun 120Y» and in North America «Datsun B-210». Body options were as follows - 2-door fastback (coupe), 2 and 4 door sedan, 5 door station wagon and 3 and 5 door van. The length of the sedan was 3950 mm, the length of the station wagon was 3985 mm. The width was 1545 mm, the height was 1360 mm and the curb weight was 907 kg. The car became very popular during the 1973 oil crisis, as it consumed little fuel, which became very expensive. The car was assembled in Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
The range of gasoline engines has greatly expanded and consisted of 6 models with a volume of 1.2 liters (1171 cm3, A12, OHV I4, 67 hp), 1.3 liters (1288 cm3, A13, OHV I4, 75 hp), 1.4 liters (1397 cm3, A14, OHV I4, 85 hp), 1.4 liters (1428 cm3, L14, I4, 88 hp), 1.6 liters (1595 cm3, L16, I4, 92 hp) and 1.6 liters (1595 cm3, L16T, I4, 109 hp). Transmission 3-speed automatic, as well as mechanical 3, 4 and 5-speed.
In 1975, models produced for Japan were equipped with emission control technology called «Nissan NAPS».
In February 1976, they updated the model and assigned the code «B211». The changes affected the grille, new rear-view mirrors mounted on the front fenders, as well as wheel covers. The most significant changes took place under the hood - they began to install new engines of the series «L» with a volume of up to 1.6 liters. Chassis code «Sunny Excellent» changed from PB210 to GB211 and is now considered a regular trim level «B211», and not a separate model with a coupe body.
Fourth generation (B310, 1977–1981)
In October 1977, the fourth generation was introduced in Japan with the code «B310», and sales began in November. Body options were offered as follows - 2- and 4-door sedan, 3-door coupe, 3- and 5-door station wagon, as well as 3 and 5-door van. The total length of the car was 4190 mm, width 1580 mm, height 1365 mm and a curb weight of 907 kg. The engine is front transverse, rear wheel drive and this is the latest generation of rear wheel drive. In addition to the main name «Datsun Sunny», in different countries there were the following names «Datsun 210», «Datsun 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y», «Yue Loong 302/303». Production was carried out only in Japan.
The line of gasoline four-cylinder in-line engines is represented by the following models - 1.2 liters (1171 cm3, A12, I4, 68 hp), 1.2 liters (1237 cm3, A12A, I4, 70 hp), 1.3 liters (1270 cm3, A13, I4, 75 hp), 1.4 liters (1397 cm3, A14/A14E, I4, 80/92 hp) and 1.5 liters (1487 cm3, A15, I4, 70 hp). The gearbox was a mechanical four- or five-speed, as well as an automatic three-speed.
The leaf spring rear suspension was replaced with a more advanced coil spring, but the overall chassis was similar to the previous generation. There is a little more space for rear passengers and luggage.
In 1980, they carried out a small update of the model. The front end became smoother, the headlights were also changed to square ones, the radiator grille and the dashboard were changed. company in taiwan «Yulon Motor Co., Ltd.» continued to produce a series «B310» until the 1990s as a cheaper alternative to next generations «Sunny». First called «YLN 302», after updating in 1981 it was named «YLN 303», and after the next update in 1989 became known as «YLN 303S». There was also a wagon «YLN 303W».
Fifth generation (B11, 1981–1985)
In the autumn of 1981, the fifth generation was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show «Sunny B11». The most important difference from the previous model is the transition to front-wheel drive. Also during the life of this generation, the brand «Datsun» was abolished, leaving the name «Nissan Sunny». The car was exported to the USA under the name «Nissan Sentra», also in other markets there were names «Nissan Tsuru» And «Yue Loong 311». Body styles were as follows - 3-door hatchback, 2- and 4-door sedan, 4- and 5-door station wagon, and 3-door coupe. The length of the car was 4050-4255 mm, width 1620 mm, height 1360-1380 mm and curb weight 745-910 kg. The production of the car was only in Japan.
The range of gasoline engines is the following models - 1.0 liter (988 cm3, E10, I4, 50 hp), 1.3 liters (1270 cm3, E13, I4, 60 hp), 1.5 liters (1488 cm3, E15, I4, 75 hp) and 1.5 liters (1488 cm3, E15ET, turbo, I4, hp), all four-cylinder rows. For the first time, a 1.7-liter diesel engine was installed (1680 cm3, CD17, I4) 60 hp. For series cars «B11» the same engines were installed as on «Nissan Pulsar N12» which started around the same time. The transmission was a 3-speed automatic, as well as a 4- or 5-speed manual.
In 1982 in Japan on the platform «Sunny» began to assemble a compact minivan (MPV) «Nissan Prairie».
Sixth generation (B12, 1985–1990)
Sixth generation with code «B12» was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in September 1985. Despite the automotive fashion of those years in design «Sunny» square shapes continued to be used, which negatively affected sales. The body was produced in the following styles - 4-door sedan (length 4285 mm, width 1640 mm, height 1379 mm), 5-door station wagon (length 4374 mm, width 1640 mm, height 1379 mm), as well as 3-door hatchback (length 4125 mm, width 1640 mm, height 1405 mm) and coupe (length 4229 mm, width 1665 mm, height 1326 mm). The engine is located transversely in front, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive also appeared for the first time. In some countries called «Nissan Sentra», «Nissan Tsuru II» And «Nissan Hikari». The car was assembled in Japan, Mexico, the USA and the Philippines.
The range of gasoline engines consists of the following models - 1.3 liters (1270 cm3, E13S, I4, 66 hp), 1.5 liters (1487 cm3, E15S/E, I4, 84 hp), 1.5 liters (1487 cm3, E15ET, I4, turbo, 113 hp), 1.5 liters (1497 cm3, GA15S/E, I4, 85/97 hp), 1.6 liters (1597 cm3, E16S/i/E, I4, 71 hp), 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, CA16DE, DOHC, I4, 122 hp) and 1.8 liters (1809 cm3, CA18DE, DOHC, I4, 131 hp). The diesel engine was installed one with a volume of 1.7 liters (1680 cm3, CD17, I4) 54 hp. The gearbox is mechanical 4 or 5-speed, as well as automatic 3-speed.
Seventh generation (B13, 1990–1993)
The design of the seventh generation retained the general direction of the previous generation, but became more rounded following the automotive fashion. In some countries the car was called «Nissan Sentra», «Nissan Tsuru» And «Nissan Tsubame». The body was in the form of a 2 or 4-door sedan, 4326 mm long, 1669 mm wide, 1346 mm high and curb weight 1038 kg. The engine was located transversely in front, the drive was on the front wheels. Assembly facilities were located in Japan, the USA, Mexico and the Philippines.
There were only three 1.4-liter petrol engines (1392 cm3, GA14DS/GA14DE, I4, 75/86 hp), 1.6 liters (1597 cm3, GA16DS/GA16DE, I4, 89/110 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, SR20DE, I4, 16V, 145 hp). The diesel engine was one 2.0 liter (1974 cm3, CD20, I4, 76 hp). The gearbox was installed 4 or 5-speed manual, as well as 3 or 4-speed automatic.
In Mexico, this generation was called «Tsuru», was produced from 1992 to 2017 and was the best-selling car in its class. Due to low maintenance costs and high reliability, the car was often used by taxi drivers.
Eighth generation (B14, 1993–1998)
In December 1993, the eighth generation appeared «Sunny» with code «B14». The body was only a 4-door sedan with a length of 4321-4343 mm, a width of 1692 mm, a height of 1384 mm. The car with a station wagon was produced by the company «Mazda» as per OEM agreement «Familia Van». There was also a luxury version of the car with the name «Presea». The motor was located transversely in front, front-wheel drive, as well as all-wheel drive, which, in addition to being sold on the Japanese market, began to be exported to other countries. The car was assembled in Japan, USA, Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines and Pakistan.
The car was equipped with petrol four-cylinder in-line engines of 1.3 liters (1295, GA13DE, I4, 84 hp), 1.5 liters (1497 cm3, GA15DE, I4, 100 hp), 1.6 liters (1597 cm3, GA16DE/GA16DNE, I4, 110/105 hp), 1.8 liters (1838 cm3, I4, 140 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, SR20DE, I4, 16V, 145 hp). There was also one 2.0 liter diesel engine (1974 cm3, CD20, I4) 75 hp. The transmission was a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic.
All models were equipped with a multi-link rear suspension.
Ninth generation (B15, 1998–2006)
Latest generation with code «B15» produced from October 1998 to the end of 2004. In 2005, in Japan, this car was replaced «Tiida C11» And «Bluebird Sylphy G11». Came to the US to replace «Sentra B16». Platform based «Nissan MS». The engine was located in front, front-wheel drive. The body of the 4-door gray hair was 4508 mm long, 1709 mm wide, 1410 mm high and curb weight 1140 kg. Assembly shops were located in Japan, Mexico and South Korea.
Gasoline engines were four-cylinder in-line 1.3-liter (1295 cm3, QG13DE, I4, 87 hp), 1.5 liters (1497 cm3, QG15DE, I4, 105 hp), 1.6 liters (1596 cm3, QG16DE, I4, 118 hp) and 1.8 liters (1769 cm3, QG18DE, I4, 130 hp). The diesel engine is also a 2.2-liter four-cylinder (2184 cm3) 79 hp. Transmission 5 or 6-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.