Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 2005-2012 used car review

The Nissan Bluebird Sylphy offers the interior space of a medium-sized car at a small-car price.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good

A spacious, plush and comfortable interior in a low-priced car
Low running costs for a sedan that is almost medium-size
Huge boot – one of the biggest in its class

The not-so-good

All models offer only basic safety equipment
Issues with the dashboard are common

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy M

Price

$5,000 to $12,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre, four-cylinder, 98kW/193Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Six-star Japanese NCAP (driver)

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4610mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1510mm

Towing capacity

Unofficial: 500kg (unbraked), 1200kg (braked)

Turning circle

10m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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