Lucky to have a CAAAAR

Exterior The moment I saw the car, it took me. It was like wow. I liked the looks very well (maybe everybody disagree on this). It is a real head turner on road. Eventhough its a modification of Micra, it never resembles that on the front side. Back design you may feel awkward, but I liked it. Read many bad reviews on its design. It may vary person to person. Boot space is awesome. You get a 3 button key (lock,unlock and boot release).

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

DRIVER SEAT: I am 6'2, and when the driver seat is all pushed back, I had to reach for the pedals. Driver seat is very much comfortable. Nissan has provided the driver seat height adjustment thats doubles the driver comfort. Driver has easy access to Music system and AC panel. Steering is not up to the mark. You have to put a thick steering cover. The audio controls given on the steering is good not best (this is my first car of this type). For accessing rest of the switches like fuel lid unlock, hood unlock etc you have to bent down a little bit. 

DASH BOARD: Dashboard is very simple. There is nothing special in it. Dashboard colour is dull and most disappointing thing is that you dont have choice of colour. You have a 2 DIN audio. AC vents, cicular panel which has AC and defogger controls, glove box, Space for airbag and other switches. Glove box provided is small. It can hold only car documents and your mobile phone. Front console has two cup holders and a small portion near the hand break that can hold a mobile phone. One bottle holder on each door which can hold a small bottle.

MUSIC PLAYER: Music player satisfies your needs. Pen drive support is not there and it may raise concerns for many. It has FM Radio, CD and Aux in. 

AC: AC is good in its class. It cools the car swiftly. It comes with automatic climate control feature. AC switches in sunny look different. I liked the circular shaped switch panel.

REAR SEAT: Rear seat spacing is simply superb. I could sit so comfortably that my legs didnt even touch the front seat. Rear seat passenger will surely say this is a CAAAR. Nissan has given a blower rather than a rear AC vent. But it does the function well. It cools the rear side well. Rear seat has a centre armrest, which I liked very well. Somebody was saying that head space in the rear is very less. I like to disagree at this point. It is enough to place a 6foot plus person comfortably.

Upholstery is of biege colour. This tends to get dirty. You have no choice for seat cover. If you want one you have to buy. This is only area where Nissan has to improve. At least they could have provided a different colour or a dual tone seat cover.      

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Gear box is smooth, but not as smooth as its competitors. It has a fairly longer throw. Engine performance is really good. It provides a linear acceleration. It also has a good pick up even on second gear. Engine noise is managable. Some noise enters the cabin when you cross 60 Kmph. Road noise is comparitively higher than other cars in the class. Change of tyres will do the trick, I think. I am getting a mileage of 16-18 in Mumbai city limits. I am yet to take it for a long ride. I will update my review as soon as I experience a long ride. 

Ride Quality & Handling You will enjoy riding the Sunny. Its actually owners car. This is not the one for driving enthusiasts. This is a normal car with superior features. The car performs well in bumper to bumper traffic in mumbai. Sunny cruises very well in city traffics too. Wherever you want that adrenaline facor, it delivers. 

Final Words Sunny is an awesome car which fits your pocket. Its comfortable, fuel efficient and will prove a good asset in the long run. 

Areas of improvement Interior colouring and after sales support.

 

Now that I have completed about 750 Km in the city, I took a ride to Panvel from ghatkopar, which comes to 60 Km. It was a pleasure driving on that highway. The car responds very well on various speeds. Steering response is good. The main thing is that I had to restrict my speed to 60 Km. So first semi long drive, good response. Average was 17.5 Km [Tank full/Empty method]

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