Since its listing in China in 2006, Nissan Sylphy has been deeply loved by consumers. Its gratifying sales performance allows us to always see its position at the top of the monthly car sales list, which is enough to be a household name. Why can this car break through among many competitors, even in countries where German brands are so popular? What is its charm? We might as well explore the success of this car from the past life of Leopard.
Since we are talking about Sylphy, how can we not mention its predecessor, Bluebird? Bluebird is taken from the masterpiece Bluebird by Belgian playwright Maurice Maeteling. This work was completed in 1908, and tells the story of two children, Taylor and Michele, who went to find the bluebird and save their families. This is the first time that the bluebird has been used as a symbol of happiness. Later, "Happy Bluebird" entered the popular vocabulary. In the United States, September 24th is National Happy Bluebird Day.
Naming Nissan's car "Bluebird" means that it can bring happiness to people's families.
Datsun 310/31/312 (1959-1963), the first blue bird.
Originally appeared in the name of "Bluebird"
The first generation of bluebirds was born in 1959. At that time, it was manufactured by datsun Automobile Company, the predecessor of Nissan. In the early stage of development, most automobile industries developed by learning from the relatively mature experience of others, and Dashun Automobile Company is no exception. At that time, its learning object was Austin, England, which was dominated by small cars. Datsun Automobile Company draws lessons from Austin's knock-down production mode, that is, importing parts from abroad and then assembling them at home. Following datsun 2 10/2 1 1, datsun introduced datsun Bluebird 3 10 in 1959. At this point, the Bluebird car series was officially launched.
According to different years, the first generation of bluebirds can be divided into 3 10( 1960), 311(191) and 312 (12). According to different models, the original Bluebird has 1.0 liter engines and 1.2 liter engines, corresponding to 45 horsepower and 60 horsepower respectively. Matching these two engines is a 3-speed manual transmission.
The first generation of Bluebirds are sold in Japan, the United States, South Korea, Finland, New Zealand and other places, among which two points are worth mentioning. First of all, the first generation Bluebird sold in New Zealand at that time was one of the first Japanese cars to appear there. Secondly, after Finland opened its car imports at 1962, the first generation of Bluebird was the first Japanese car sold in Europe.
Datsun 410/411(1963-1967), the second generation bluebird.
Design from Pennsylvania
Due to the success of the first generation of Bluebird, Nissan decided to invest more in this series. 1963, Nissan released the second generation Bluebird designed by Batista Pininfarina, which is the famous Pennsylvania in the future (Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Maserati and Mercedes-Benz all found the appearance of their own models).
At this point, Bluebird began to abandon the original "British style" design style and turned to continental European style with a broader vision. We can even see some Fulvia in the second generation bluebirds. This appearance and modeling style of the second generation Bluebird even influenced the later Nissan President and Nissan Sunshine.
The second generation bluebird can be divided into two series: 4 10 and 4 1 1. The 4 10 series is generated by 1964 to 1965, and the 4 1 1 series is generated by 1965 to 1967. In terms of mechanical quality, this car, like the previous generation, adopts the design of front double rocker arm and rear leaf spring. However, due to the brand-new frame design, the height of the car body is reduced and the handling is enhanced a lot.
According to different models and sales areas, this generation of Bluebird has four kinds of in-line four-cylinder engines with displacement of 1.0L, 1.2L, 1.3L and 1.6L respectively, and the gearbox has three-speed manual and four-speed manual. The choice of models is also very rich, including four-door cars, two-door cars, station wagons and vans.
Datsun 510 (1967-1972) is the third generation bluebird.
A generation of classics opens a brilliant moment.
The third generation of Bluebird went on sale in August, 1967. This generation of bluebirds is quite legendary. Many American design elements have been added, and the mechanical quality has also been greatly improved, all in order to enter the American market.
Because 1966, Nissan Sunshine took over the baton of Nissan's most entry-level model at that time, and Bluebird cars began to develop on a large scale. With the addition of American design elements, the appearance of the new car has become simple, sharp and angular.
It was changed into a combination of the trailing arm and the second half of the former McPherson (refer to the design of the third generation Gloria of Prince Auto). This suspension structure was called "four-wheel independent suspension" at that time, which was an earth-shaking change compared with the previous generation. Because of this, the third-generation bluebird had good mobility at that time.
This generation of Bluebird is equipped with two engines, L 13 1.3L and L161.6L. Among them, the L 13 water-cooled inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated SOHC engine is famous, with a maximum horsepower of 72 HP, which is matched with a 4-speed manual transmission.
If so, the third generation bluebird is definitely not a legend. At SCCA (American Racing Club), datsun beat Porsche 5 10 and became famous in one fell swoop. Datsun 5 10 at that time can be said to have swept the major tracks in the United States and Japan. At the same time, its price is less than half that of BMW 2002 (the predecessor of BMW 3 Series). At that time, the relatively close price and excellent handling made it known as "the BMW of the poor" (the BMW of the poor).
If the first generation of bluebirds sold well in Europe, then the third generation of bluebirds successfully touched Americans. Today, there are still many modification enthusiasts playing with the third-generation Bluebird, which is still a hot spot in the modification circle.
It is worth mentioning that Daniel Wu also likes this car. He fell in love with datsun 5 10 at the age of 14, but in 20 17, he asked his friends to find a datsun 5 1972 which was about to be scrapped in Utah, and then decided to "revive it". Finally, Daniel Wu named the car "Tant", which literally means "knife".
Datsun 6 10, 4th generation bluebird (197 1- 1976, 1972- 1977 (Australia)).
American flavor is stronger.
Maybe it's too successful in the American market. The fourth generation Bluebird added a stronger American flavor, which made it formally change from European style to American style. In order to continue the success of the first three generations and overwhelm Toyota's fourth generation Corona Corona, Nissan decided to make the fourth generation Bluebird bigger and more advanced. 197 1 August, the fourth generation of bluebirds was officially born.
Datsun 6 10 was actually named datsun Bluebird -U at the beginning of its listing, in which "U" means user-oriented, which indicates that the manufacturer wants to satisfy consumers' pursuit of advanced cars. In this generation of cars, the minimum engine displacement is 1.6L, and the above are 1.8L and 2.0L (all three are in-line four-cylinder engines). There is also a 2.0L inline six-cylinder engine, which is quite advanced. Gearboxes include three-speed automatic gearboxes and four-speed/five-speed manual gearboxes.
However, when the oil crisis broke out, American consumers could only flinch from high fuel consumption models. Compared with their predecessors, the fourth-generation bluebird has become bigger and heavier because of its large-scale and high-grade products, thus its mobility and sportiness have declined, so the sales volume of this generation is not high.
In addition, the car also continues the original 7 10 car series of Violet (1973- 1977) to supplement Nissan's lack of space in compact cars (after all, the fourth-generation Bluebird began to increase in size, and Nissan had relatively little sunshine). The two cars are similar in appearance except for the obvious difference in body size.
Datsun 810 (1976-1979), the fifth generation bluebird.
Towards large-scale and advanced.
The fifth-generation cars continue to develop into large-scale and high-grade, and the new cars become fuller and more American, which is in line with the aesthetics of American consumers. In addition to the suspension design of the front McPherson trailing arm, the high-profile models also use leaf springs as the rear suspension to reduce the cost. Low-profile models use leaf springs as the rear suspension, which means that their handling and comfort will be reduced, which is very different from the third-generation Bluebird with many handling and sports in the past.
Judging from the models, the fifth-generation Bluebird is still a four-door car, a two-door car, a station wagon and a van. Datsun 6 10/.6L, 1.8L and 2.0L engines continue to be used as power, and the gearboxes are also three-speed automatic gearboxes and four-speed/five-speed manual gearboxes.
Datsun910 (1979 _1983), the sixth bluebird.
Shine again and change the old American style
1973 the first oil crisis broke out, and car companies all over the world were hit hard. Therefore, the fourth/fifth generation Bluebird, which is developing towards large-scale and luxury, seems a bit untimely, and its sales volume is less than expected. But the cake in the compact car market is so big, how can Nissan give up easily?
Datsun9 10, the sixth generation Bluebird, 1979 went on the market, which is the last rear-drive platform of this car. The new car abandons the "Coke Bottle" shape of the fourth/fifth generation Bluebird, and returns to the simple and straight style of the third generation Bluebird, becoming sharper, which also makes the shape of the sixth generation Bluebird more popular.
In the power part, the sixth-generation Bluebird specializes in four-cylinder engines, 1.6L displacement Z 16 inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated SOHC engine with a maximum horsepower of 95 horsepower; 1.8L displacement is upgraded to EFI Z 18E engine with maximum horsepower 1 15 horsepower; The 2.0L displacement car adopts Z20 carburetor or Z20E EFI inline four-cylinder SOHC engine, and the maximum horsepower is 105 and 120 respectively.
Surprisingly, Bluebird 9 10 adopted front ventilated disc brakes, which was very forward-looking at that time. In the mid-term redesign of 1980, the car was the first to launch a model equipped with a gasoline turbocharged engine. This 1.8L turbocharged engine, code-named Z 18ET, had a maximum horsepower of 135hp, which was also quite eye-catching at that time. However, the inline six-cylinder engine that appeared in the first two generations no longer exists (in fact, the position of the six-cylinder engine has been replaced by a higher-order skyline).
Datsun9 10, the sixth generation Bluebird, has achieved good sales by virtue of its beautiful appearance, advanced technology, accurate positioning and excellent reliability in the same level, sweeping away the sales gloom of the fourth and fifth generations.
The seventh-generation Bluebird produces U11(1983-1987, 1984- 1990 (station wagon)).
New prefix, new brand
1983 10, the seventh generation of Bluebird was officially released. Compared with the past, this car is epoch-making. First of all, it was officially named "Nissan Bluebird" instead of "datsun Bluebird", which directly abandoned the "datsun" brand that has been used around the world for decades and unified it into a "Nissan" brand; Second, the new car adopts the layout of the predecessor. The forerunner at that time was advanced technology, which was the trend of making cars all over the world at that time. Compared with the previous vertical rear drive layout, the horizontal front drive has higher transmission efficiency and more spare space in the car, which is very suitable for family cars; Third, it uses the prefix "u" to name the frame number for the first time, instead of the previous pure digital sequence.
In appearance, the new car continues the straight and tough style of the sixth-generation Bluebird, which shows the success of the sixth-generation Bluebird. The seventh generation U 1 1 adopts the front McPherson rear strut suspension, and the front and rear suspensions are independent. Compared with the sixth generation Bluebird, it adopts three kinds of suspension (leaf spring, torsion beam and semi-trailing arm), which is more intimate, comfortable and maneuverable.
Interestingly, if the first-generation Bluebird entered Europe and the third-generation Bluebird touched Americans, then the seventh-generation Bluebird was the first Japanese car to enter the China market. At that time, the seventh generation of bluebirds flowed into China through various channels. If you are an old driver or a fan friend, you should remember.
The eighth Bluebird made U12 a day (1987-1992).
It was born in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and its performance in Japan is unparalleled.
With the approaching of the 1980s, I believe the eighth generation Bluebird will have a clearer impression. This generation of Bluebird went on the market in 1987, when it was announced that the station wagon and van versions would not return, only the hardtop and Seden models were kept.
On the basis of the appearance of the seventh generation, the eighth generation Bluebird introduced more rounded elements, which made the new car look more slender, natural and atmospheric, in line with the aesthetics of consumers at that time. Although the volume and weight of the new car have increased compared with the previous generation, its sports performance has improved. One of them is due to its suspension system. Although the suspension system is still the McPherson rear column independent suspension design before the previous generation, the overall design has been improved, so it will increase maneuverability.
At the same time, this is probably because it was during the Japanese economic bubble, and it was also the highlight moment of Japanese performance cars that fans talked about. In the case of not bad money, the high-end models of this generation of Bluebird are equipped with ATTESA four-wheel drive system, which was later made famous by Skyline(BNR32). This is a real four-wheel drive system. That's not all. It also has STC-Sus's unique rear wheel suspension design and rear wheel follow-up steering. High-equipped models come standard with a rear wheel limited slip differential, which is the existence of a god car.
It is worth mentioning that this generation derived the Bluebird SSS-R model and became one of the earliest "civil racing cars" of that year. At this time, Mitsubishi Lan Se Evolution and Subaru impreza WRXSTi have not yet come out.
The ninth Bluebird made U13 a day (1991-1997).
Began to enter the public eye.
The birth of the ninth generation Bluebird coincides with China's reform, opening up and economic development. Many new cars enter the customs through import channels. The ninth generation Bluebird U 13 is favored by consumers for its relatively close price, and it is in large quantities.
The appearance of this generation of Bluebird sedan version adopts the design scheme from the American branch, while the hardtop version comes from the Japanese headquarters, which is why the two versions are so different. (Actually, the sedan version originally had a design plan at the Japanese headquarters, but I don't know why it was not adopted in the end. )
The configuration of this generation of bluebirds is advanced. First of all, it is equipped with ANC technology, which is simply active noise reduction; Second, it is equipped with HUD head-up display system, which can display vehicle speed, brake warning information and door opening warning.
U 13 Bluebird is equipped with an in-line four-cylinder DOHC gasoline engine, with GA 16DS, SR 18DE, SR20DE and SR20DET engines, with maximum horsepower of 97, 125, 145 and 2/respectively. Matching the engine is a 4-speed automatic gearbox and a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The daily output of the 10th generation Bluebird is U14 (1996-2001).
The last generation of bluebirds
U 14 is considered as the last generation of bluebirds in the traditional sense. Affected by the deterioration of the economic environment and changes in the company, this generation of bluebirds has encountered unprecedented difficulties.
The 10th Nissan Bluebird was released on199665438+1October 8th. The tenth generation U 14 is smaller than the ninth generation U 13, and the wheelbase is shortened by 20mm, only 2500 mm At the same time, the hardtop version is cancelled and only Seden models are provided. The whole new car adopts the combination of front McPherson and rear torsion beam, and even the high-profile models do not provide independent suspension.
The car only provides in-line four-cylinder naturally aspirated engines, namely SR 18DE and SR20DE, with maximum horsepower of 125 and 145, respectively, while the previous versions of turbocharged engines have been cancelled. Of course, this car also has a CD202.0L diesel engine with a maximum horsepower of 76 horsepower. As for the gearbox, there are also five-speed manual and four-speed automatic specifications.
EQ7200 originated from Bluebird U 13( 1999_2007).
They now fly to relatively humble homes to nest and mate.
Taiwan Province Yulong, which has been cooperating with Nissan, got the authorization of U 13, and then made a large-scale localization modification (in layman's terms, it is a special model). The length of the car body has been extended from 4585mm to 4664mm, but the wheelbase is still 2620 mm The configuration has been modified and the suspension has been readjusted to make the EQ7200 more comfortable and at home.
After that, Dongfeng motor in the inland area obtained the production license of Yulong automobile, so EQ7200 was introduced to the mainland. This is the Dongfeng Shenfeng Bluebird that you and I are familiar with. Since then, after a variety of small changes according to local conditions, the appearance and configuration of Fengshen Bluebird have changed.
Whether in Taiwan Province province or inland areas, Fengshen Bluebird uses a 2.0L engine code-named SR20DE. Most consumers choose the version of 4-speed automatic gearbox, and only a few choose 5-speed manual gearbox.
And this car, with its excellent sales volume and good user recognition (creating a record of the first sales volume for three consecutive quarters), was not officially discontinued until 2007.
12 Generation Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11(2006-2018)
Classic, here we go.
At the Tokyo Auto Show in 2005, Nissan brought 12 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy. The following year, the car was listed in China for the first time under the name of Sylphy to replace the previously sold Fengshen Bluebird. At that time, Xuanyi focused on 2.0L power, and the price range was 167800- 199800 yuan, which was produced by Dongfeng Nissan.
12 generation Dongfeng Nissan sylphy had only three models when it was first launched, all of which were equipped with a 2.0L inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. This engine, code-named MR20DE, was a new generation of strategic engine developed by Nissan at that time. Maximum power 100kw/5200rpm, peak torque189N m/4400rpm, matching CVT gearbox.
The body size is 4665×1700×1510 mm, and the wheelbase is 2700 mm The excellent wheelbase performance and excellent comfort make the car very competitive in front of ordinary consumers.
Less than three months after listing, it broke through the sales of 12000 vehicles. Since then, Dongfeng Nissan has announced that Sylphy will launch the 1.6L model to enrich the product line, and the price is 143800. The 1.6L engine code is HR 16, with a maximum power of 80kw/6000rpm and a peak torque of153n m/4400rpm, which is matched with a 4-speed automatic gearbox.
In 2009, 12 generation Dongfeng Nissan sylphy ushered in a mid-term change, with two more 1.6L models and two less 2.0L models, aiming to better enter the consumer market. Compared with the old model, the new car has a more obvious improvement in styling, richer configuration and outstanding cost performance.
No. 13 manufactured by sylphy B 17 (model 20 12-20 19)
The best seller in history must have its pen and ink.
In 20 12, Dongfeng Nissan held a listing conference in Qingdao, officially listed 13 Nissan sylphy, and announced that the 2009 sylphy would be renamed as sylphy classic and sold in the same room as the new car.
At that time, 13 produced two versions of 1.6L and 1.8L, while Xuanyi Classic only provided two versions of1.6l. Among them, 13 generation Nissan Sylphy launched 8 models with the price range of 1 1.9 million yuan, and Sylphy classic launched 4 models with the price range of 99,800-1.208 million yuan.
I believe you are familiar with 13 generation sylphy. It can be said that anyone who has touched a car will know its name. Compared with the old model, the appearance of the thirteenth generation Sylphy has changed greatly, and the overall shape has become younger and more dynamic on the basis of roundness. The width of the car body is increased by 60mm, which makes the lateral free space of passengers in the car more spacious.
13 generations of sylphy and sylphy classics, relying on the comfortable flight attendant experience, excellent fuel economy and good vehicle reliability, sell well together and create many sales myths. Even at the end of the product, there are still many consumers willing to pay the bill.
14 Nissan sylphy B 18 (from 20 19 to present)
Bold innovation, common trend.
At the end of the article, of course, we still have to go back to our 14th generation Xuanyi. As I said at the beginning of the article, this car has just been put on the market. What is the future prospect of the new car? Let's discuss it.
Let's look at the appearance of the new car first. Although the embryonic form of youth can be seen in Lao Xuanyi, his appearance is still calm. At the moment when the trend of rejuvenation is so prevalent, if we continue to focus on calmness, it will inevitably conflict with the trend.
14 generation sylphy is built on the platform of Renault-Nissan alliance CMF, which is the abbreviation of CommonModuleFamily and literally translated as "universal modular platform". The dimensions of the new car body are 464/kloc-0 /×1815×17mm. Compared with the previous generation, the width of the car body is increased by 55mm and the height is reduced by 56 mm. The aspect ratio of comparable luxury cars is 1.254 (BMW 320Li is 1.246).
14 generation sylphy adopts Nissan's latest family design language. With the blessing of Vmotion2.0 concept car design language, the whole new car becomes sporty and full of tension.
The front face is fierce, and the iconic V-shaped chrome trim and the blackened honeycomb mesh form a visual collision effect, which complements each other. Slender headlights are connected with the middle net, which brings stronger visual fusion effect. The aggressive front bumper shape also adds a bit of aura to the new car.
Due to the proper design, its side looks so slender and harmonious. The tail shape is mild and natural, which brings some convergence to the whole car and makes the new car look less radical, which is in line with the positioning of Sylphy.
Compared with the old model, the interior modeling can be said to be an earth-shaking change. The chiseled center console, the dynamic three-spoke steering wheel and the real materials make the whole interior look very high-grade, and the spacious interior space creates a certain sense of advanced.
The new car is equipped with the third generation HR 16 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, matching the 5-speed manual and CVT gearbox. The whole powertrain is quite mature, and the fuel economy and reliability are guaranteed.
Write it at the end
Xuanyi has a profound historical precipitation, and now it has developed to the14th generation, which will definitely make consumers' needs and their own positioning clearer. The new car has made young and advanced progress in both internal and external styling, coupled with moderate price and high configuration, so that its product competitiveness has always remained at the forefront of the same level. I believe that future sales will not be a problem.
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