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Datsun Sunny

Years1980–1983
Generations4
Total variants7
Body stylesSedan · Wagon
PlatformNissan MS platform
AssemblyJapan: Zama Plant, Zama, Kanagawa · Australia: Sydney · Australia: Clayton, Victoria · Japan: Zama, Kanagawa · New Zealand: Thames · New Zealand: Waitara · Porirua · South Africa: Rosslyn
SuccessorNissan Sentra
Also known as1000 · 1200 · 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y · 120Y/140Y · 210 · B210 · Finn (Finland) · Nissan Hikari (Mexico) · Nissan Sentra (1982–2006) · Nissan Tsuru · Nissan Tsuru (Mexico) · Nissan Tsuru II (Mexico) · Nissan V16 (Chile, Peru) · Sunny
Related modelsNissan Almera · Nissan Sunny

The Datsun Sunny is a sedan and wagon model, produced 1980–1983, spanning 4 generations with 7 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Sunny Coupé (1980-1982), Sunny (1980-1982), Sunny (1980-1982) and Sunny Combi (1980-1983). Body styles across the Sunny lineage span sedan and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 4

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Datsun Sunny have?

The Datsun Sunny has 4 generations with 7 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Datsun Sunny produced?

The Datsun Sunny has been produced 1980–1983. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Datsun Sunny?

The Datsun Sunny is available as Sedan, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

21,789Estimated total · €4,358 per year
  • Depreciation2,939
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 14

Datsun Sunny: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • 1000
  • 1200
  • 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y
  • 120Y/140Y
  • 210
  • B210
  • Finn
    Finland
  • Nissan Hikari
    Mexico
  • Nissan Sentra
    1982–2006
  • Nissan Tsuru
  • Nissan Tsuru
    Mexico
  • Nissan Tsuru II
    Mexico
  • Nissan V16
    Chile, Peru
  • Sunny
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Sunny Coupé (1980-1982)1980–198270 hp14.5 s1€8k★ 2.1
Sunny (1980-1982)1980–198258 hp16.6 s3€7k–€8k★ 1.7
Sunny (1980-1982)1980–198270 hp14.5 s1€8k★ 2.1