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Nissan Sunny

Years1982–2001
Generations19
Total variants127
Body stylesWagon · Sedan · Hatchback · Coupe
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 asAlmera (2011–) · Datsun 1000 · Datsun 1200 · Datsun 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y · Datsun 120Y/140Y · Datsun 210 · Datsun B210 · Datsun Finn (Finland) · Hikari (Mexico) · Sentra (1982–2006) · Tsuru · Tsuru (Mexico) · Tsuru II (Mexico) · V16 (Chile, Peru)
Related modelsDatsun Sunny

The Nissan Sunny is a wagon, sedan, hatchback and coupe model, produced 1982–2001, spanning 19 generations with 127 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Sunny Wagon (1997-2001), Sunny Wagon (1993-1996), Sunny (1993-1995) and Sunny (1993-1995). Body styles across the Sunny lineage span wagon, sedan, hatchback and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Sunny (1986-1991) generation is the most extensively documented, with 16 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. 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 · 19

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Nissan Sunny have?

The Nissan Sunny has 19 generations with 127 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 Nissan Sunny produced?

The Nissan Sunny has been produced 1982–2001. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Nissan Sunny?

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

GenerationWagon

Sunny Wagon (1997-2001)

1997–2001·Wagon
2 variants
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GenerationWagon

Sunny Wagon (1993-1996)

1993–1996·Wagon
4 variants
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GenerationSedan

Sunny (1993-1995)

1993–1995·Sedan
11 variants
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GenerationHatchback

Sunny (1993-1995)

1993–1995·Hatchback
11 variants
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GenerationHatchback

Sunny (1993-1995)

1993–1995·Hatchback
11 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1991 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Sunny (1991-1993)

1991–1993·Hatchback
6 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1991 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Sunny (1991-1993)

1991–1993·Hatchback
10 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1991 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Sunny Wagon (1991-1993)

1991–1993·Wagon
4 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1991 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Sunny (1991-1993)

1991–1993·Sedan
7 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1986 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Sunny Florida (1986-1991)

1986–1991·Wagon
5 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1986 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Sunny (1986-1991)

1986–1991·Sedan
14 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1986 coupe front view
GenerationCoupe

Sunny Coupé (1986-1991)

1986–1991·Coupe
5 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1986 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Sunny (1986-1991)

1986–1991·Hatchback
16 variants
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GenerationWagon

Sunny Wagon (1986-1989)

1986–1989·Wagon
1 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1986 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Sunny (1986-1991)

1986–1991·Hatchback
8 variants
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GenerationSedan

Sunny (1982-1986)

1982–1986·Sedan
5 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1982 coupe front view
GenerationCoupe

Sunny Coupé (1982-1986)

1982–1986·Coupe
1 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1982 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Sunny (1982-1986)

1982–1986·Sedan
3 variants
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Nissan Sunny 1982 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Sunny Combi (1982-1986)

1982–1986·Sedan
3 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

25,734Estimated total · €5,147 per year
  • Depreciation6,687
  • Fuel / energy10,697
  • 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

Nissan Sunny: names by market

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

  • Almera
    2011–present
  • Datsun 1000
  • Datsun 1200
  • Datsun 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y
  • Datsun 120Y/140Y
  • Datsun 210
  • Datsun B210
  • Datsun Finn
    Finland
  • Hikari
    Mexico
  • Sentra
    1982–2006
  • Tsuru
  • Tsuru
    Mexico
  • Tsuru II
    Mexico
  • V16
    Chile, Peru
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Sunny (1986-1991)1986–199179 hp13.4 s16€9k–€18k★ 3.3
Sunny (1986-1991)1986–199173 hp14.2 s8€10k–€13k★ 3.4
Sunny (1991-1993)1991–199383 hp12.5 s6€13k–€16k★ 3.5
Sunny (1991-1993)1991–1993101 hp11.7 s10€11k–€33k★ 3.3
Sunny (1993-1995)1993–199589 hp12.9 s11€12k–€17k★ 3.3
Sunny (1993-1995)1993–199589 hp13 s11€14k–€17k★ 3.7