Nissan Bluebird Sylphy Price in Kenya and a Full review

The Price of Nissan Sylphy in Kenya is now standing above Ksh 1.3 million if you buy from local dealers. That is not to say you can not get one with a lower budget, with a budget of less than one million, you will get an older model. The cost of the Nissan Sylphy will vary, that is why we have prepared a price list of different models of this car to help you out as you do the shopping.

Introduction to Nissan Sylphy

Nissan Sylphy has been one of the most popular and loved sedans from Nissan. Below, we will look at the vehicle in detail. Things we will look at include the full specifications of the car, prices of Nissan Sylphy for sale in Kenya and a buying guide for those who want to acquire the vehicle.

Nissan which is the manufacturer released the car to the market in the year 2000. Since then, there have been 5 generations. The car shares the same platform as the popular Nissan Sunny. Initially, the car was referred to as Nissan Bluebird Sylphy, however, the name Bluebird has been dropped in recent models and it is now known as Nissan Sylphy. The main competitors of Sylphy are Toyota Allion and Toyota Axio.

Nissan Sylphy Price in Kenya

Here are the prices of used abroad Nissan Sylphy for sale in different parts of the country includingNairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Thika, etc.

The cost of locally used cars is usually lower than the above two categories. Here is how much you will pay for a locally owned Nissan Sylphy.

The above prices may change depending on the seller and the condition of the vehicle. Nissan Sylphy however comes at slightly lower prices compared to its main competitors. With Ksh and above, you will get yourself one in good condition.

Nissan Sylphy Specifications

For the car to be popular as it is in different parts of the world, it must have unique features. Let us look at them below.

1. Nissan Sylphy exterior

The car maintains a plain exterior with a luxurious exterior that is also attractive.

Below are the exterior features for the car:

• This is a 4 doors Sedan
• The ground clearance is 6.5 inches and above depending on the model, this is good unless heavily loaded since the requirement on Kenyan roads is 6.5 inches
• Apart from the LED headlights, the car has LED taillights that give an attractive look from behind
• The standard grades of Sylphy come with steel rims while the higher grades have alloy rims
• There are also different colors available to pick from

2. Nissan Sylphy interior

The interior is comfortable and has a woody touch finish.

Here are the interior features of the Nissan Sylphy:

• The car is a 5 seater(two front, three at the back)
• The legroom is spacious in both rows giving a comfortable ride even for long-distance travel
• In higher grades, you find seats fitted with armrests
• The boot space is medium and can sizeable luggage
• In the cabin, you will find more storage spaces that include cupholders, door panels, glove box, etc
• The infotainment system of the Sylphy is also fitted with technological features

3. Nissan Sylphy engine

One reason why Nissan Sylphy beats its rivals is the economical fuel consumption engine. Let’s see these engine specs here.

Below is a list of engine specs for the Sylphy:

• The engine capacity in recent models is 1.8L(1798cc), in older models, you will find other engine capacities which are 1.5L and 2.0L
• You can choose between a Front Wheel Drive(FF) and All-Wheel Drive(AWD) type, however, most recent models have the FF drive type only
• The 1.8L engine consumes about 15Km/l
• When it comes to acceleration, the 1.8L engine accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in about 10.5 seconds
• Engine power ranges between 105 to 150ps with the 1.8L engine giving about 131ps
• In recent models, the transmission type/gear is the CVT(Continuous Variable Transmission)
• Lastly, Sylphy tank capacity is 52 liters

If you are looking for a more fuel-efficient Sylphy, you should go for the Fore Wheel Drive type(FF), however, an All Wheel Drive(AWD/4WD) is better for those who will be driving offload more frequently.

Also see: Nissan Navara full review

Bottom line

The Price of Nissan Sylphy in Kenya is not that high, in fact, it might be a better pick among the competitors such as the Toyota Axio which comes at a much higher cost. When it comes to maintenance, it is advisable to install an aftermarket cooling system since the CVT cooling system from Nissan is not efficient and it leads to trouble. Other than that, the maintenance cost of the Sylphy is affordable and spare parts are available in Kenya.