Contrary to expectations that the current South Korea-built SM3 would be re- badged as the 10th generation Nissan Sunny [actually the SM3 is rebadged as the Renault Fluence], Nissan surprised even the most seasoned analysts when it unveiled the all-new global sedan model at the 8th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition last month. The first commercial launch of the Guangzhou-based Dongfeng Nissan built car will be in January 2011, followed by India in the second-half of the next year and then progressively across 170 countries.
The incoming model features conservative styling with a prominent shoulder line, sweptback headlights, and Maxima-inspired taillights. The restrained design carries over into the interior, but there’s a unique circular theme which can be seen in the air vents, door handles, and climate control system. Power will come from a bulletproof HR15DE 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, which will likely produce 108hp and 148 Nm of torque. As expected, the engine will be mated to an Xtronic continually variable transmission (CVT).
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