At long last, the B17 Nissan Sylphy is officially launched in Malaysia, at the Grand Hyatt hotel in KL. Thanks to our exclusive and extensive pre-launch coverage of the C-segment sedan, comprising a detailed review, walk-around video and old car, new car gallery, there isn’t much you don’t already know, but now, the finishing touches.
Motivation comes from a new 1.8 litre MRA8DE four-cylinder engine that produces 131 PS at 6,000 rpm and 174 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm. This mill, featuring Twin C-VTC and a ‘diamond-like’ carbon coating, is mated to an Xtronic CVT that’s now lighter with less friction. Fuel economy is a claimed 15.6 km per litre on the JC08 cycle.
Built on a stretched V platform, the new Nissan Sylphy is 4,615 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, making it 50 mm shorter than its predecessor, but a whole 60 mm wider, increasing shoulder room by 30 mm. The class-leading 2,700 mm wheelbase remains, affording 680 mm of rear legroom, while the boot, containing a full-size spare wheel, holds a cavernous 510 litres.
Noise and vibration have been reduced, thanks to an improved frame, stiffer cross member and added insulation. A longer suspension travel works together with high-response dampers to improve vibration absorption. Forward visibility is also enhanced; from a 35.6 degree viewing angle on the old car to 36.5 degrees.
E and VL variants are available. Standard on both are wing mirror indicators, speed-sensitive electric power steering, steering wheel controls, cruise control, six speakers and a Fine Vision Meter with Eco indicator.
The E gets halogen reflector headlamps, 16-inch alloys with 195/60 Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 tyres, a urethane steering wheel and gear lever, silver interior trim, manual air-con, fabric seats and a basic radio with CD, AUX and Bluetooth.
The VL adds quite a bit more – on the outside, you’ll see auto self-levelling xenon projector headlamps with washers, LED positioning lamps, front fog lamps, 205/50 R17 alloys with ContiPremiumContact 2 tyres, auto-folding wing mirrors and a boot spoiler with integrated LED third brake lamp.
Inside the VL, there’s keyless entry and start, a leather steering wheel and gear lever, chrome-surrounded instrument dials, silver patterned interior trim, auto dual-zone air-con with rear vents, leather seats and a 4.3-inch central display with CD, MP3, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, iPod and a reverse camera.
Most importantly, you get ABS, EBD, BA, all-round disc brakes, six airbags, VDC and TCS – no matter what variant you buy. However, strangely no ISOFIX child seat anchor points are available, only top tether anchor points.
Fully-imported (CBU) from Thailand, the E is priced at RM111,900; the VL at RM121,900, OTR without insurance (with insurance, RM115,817 and RM126,093). A three-year/100,000-km warranty is included.
You can choose from Cayenne Red (new), Premium Black, Bronze Gold, Diamond White and Brilliant Silver body colours. The first 1,000 Sylphy buyers stand to get Solar Gard Armorcoat Tinting for free.
A range of optional accessories are also available as follows:
Nissan Sylphy 1.8 VL
Nissan Sylphy 1.8 E
Official photos
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It seems Nissan Sylphy B17 price is close to Nissan Sentra N16 1.8…. http://paultan.org/2005/10/13/new-nissan-sentra-facelift-in-malaysia/
If ETCM launch with 1.6, price will be closed to Livina, Sentra 1.6 and Latio
Bye2 Cerato & Elantra
NAZA & SD Salesman will jump over to Tan Chong after labour day.
RM122K Nissan Sylphy 1.8 VL CBU – auto self-levelling xenon projector headlamps with washers, LED positioning lamps, front fog lamps, auto-folding wing mirrors and a boot spoiler with integrated LED third brake lamp. Keyless entry and start, a leather steering wheel and gear lever, chrome-surrounded instrument dials, silver patterned interior trim, auto dual-zone air-con with rear vents, leather seats and a 4.3-inch central display with CD, MP3, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, iPod and a reverse camera. ABS, EBD, BA, all-round disc brakes, six airbags, VDC and TCS.
RM131K Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 CKD- 16-inch “Navarra” five-spoke alloy wheels, basic reflector headlights and front and rear fog lights.six airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ESP, hill-hold control, three-point seat belts for all occupants and ISOFIX child seat anchors on the rear seats.
122k for a car with that spec is a friggin steal.people who order altis and civic must be shaking their head right now.
Really?u noticed the design is uncle-ish right?
Nissan aftersales macam sial…..
You have set an appointment, appointment is stored in their system…..
The next day went to their aftersales branch, “What can we do for you???? U have no appointment for today, so pls queue to the end of the line……” CRAPPPPPP…….
Furthermore GPS cannot track most of POI in Msia. Operated by TCAT ie Tanchong Auto Tools……..no credibility, expertise and know how……really pokok cherry bisnes……..mesti kasi bungkus ini bisnes.
I have received excellent service from Tceas since my 1st Nissan yr 2004 and i have change 4 nissan cars coming 5th . I never have any problems with them. I sincerely say Nissan provide the best car aftersales I ever experienced before
did u use other car beside proton??
Interior looks outfashioned and a tad cheap compared to Altis.
But 6 airbags is standard compare to the Corolla.
But Altis’s additional air bags need top up.. not a standard.
That’s the way to go 6 airbags. Safety for your family. Syabas TC. Nissan’s worth supporting. At least in the most critical moment your loved ones have that added protection. Just look at those EURONCAP crash videos, you will understand the usefulness if curtain & side airbags
And don’t forget about the VSC..
I think you cannot really judge by just looking at the pictures. Also, have you forgotten the Altis’ playstation steering wheel?
Agreed, the steering on Altis steering look cheap!!!
This sylphy is good, but hope that the push start button can using metal material, the plastics material with orange light look a bit outdated. :p
Agreed. I think the whole car looks quite handsome but the only thing that turned me off is the push-start button.
I think Toyota’s push-start button looks a lot more premium.
if the “cons” comes down to nitpicking on the material/colour of a push-start button, that really says alot about how good the Sylphy is, relatively speaking.
its a good car for the middle income family.. demands will influence the price lol
I absolutely agree with you..it is kind of sad that good exterior alway came with bad exterior design…i just wonder y Japs or Korean nvr design the interior in more simple way like Conti…
Think Mazda 3….
OMG…for this new Slyphy, the price and the features are better than new Altis. Well done Nissan.
Looks like pricing is slightly cheaper than the indicative pricing when opened for booking. As usual this is the marketing gimmicks we have observed ….. anyway not too bad pricing, notwithstanding cars are very expensive in Malaysia.
More choices for the C segment … the all new Altis and this Slyphy while Civic with its’ aging model. Not forgetting Jetta CKD …..
Not lower as the price without Insurance , the price OTR is similar
RM 206.20 Cheaper OTR
122k 1.8L..small engine but top safety spec compared to altis 2.0G.
City much more better
Better in what terms. Get fire for no reason?
Better in pricing, style, dual & digital aircon! Understand?
u compare 1.5 to a 1.8?
Yes, comparing for spec but not power and torque performance
a good choice for those who want to buy c-segment car. standard safety features are standard for all variant make this car are value for money compare to altis and civic.
To just recently launch VW Jetta, so sorry, pray hard VGM.
How to consider value for money? with the analog aircon?
Bye Altis , Bye Bye Toyota
Bye bye toyota? U mean bye bye UMW…
This one can fold the backseat or not?
No. Read previous post.
I saw the review by hafriz..he said cannot fold
Bye honda junk also
dissapointing. if 60:40 fold sure better.
-Noise and vibration have been reduced, thanks to an improved frame- Which is something I find rather impressive of the old car, its so silent its almost creepy…..slight wid noise thou.
Anyways, its priced extremely competitively in the C-segment range, and against what I think is the most similar car, the Elantra 1.8 Premium @ RM114k. The natural advantage are size and safety, the Elantra only gets 2 airbags and VSC while the Sylphy has 4 more….the Sylphy is also larger car than the Elantra in its previous form and since this is larger than the old, theres not much to compare. The Elantra edges out in where all Korean cars edge out, toys; Auto wipers, lights, navigation , dual zone air cond and reverse camera is something you dont get in the base RM111k Sylphy but step it up a notch to RM121k and you gain all but auto rain/light sensors in addition to Projector lights, LED DRL/rear lamps and rear seat vents(a winner in Malaysia).
All in all, in the 1.8l High spec C-segment, the Sylphy is an overall better on paper than the Elantra. Its kinda shocking that ETCM actually did really well with the marketing of this car. Hoping to see more of these on the road.
My current car have auto wipers and auto lights. Even in auto mode, the lights sometimes confuse whether to switch on or off in the morning, and the auto wipers still need some minor adjustment on the wiping speed, though its activated automatically.
Anyway, its good to have. And Nissan should consider those.
Janji ditepati!
What the…
Yes,and hope that Tan Chong will use the same strategy at the new Teana,and please launch faster.
Greedy the word to describe ETCM!
with that price, might as well I throw in another few k to get Focus Titanium+..with more added toys
Are you sure? That car is great but that powershift in focus is problematic, just like DSG year ago.
I’m not too sure why but I would rather buy the Sylphy.
Decent looking car and spec/price quite good on the premium..good for average joe..that’s all I can say about it.
Price OK, specs are good, design is good, should be reliable, and for Sam Loo, it can sell….
Just curious though, if that satnav is a TCAT unit or the official Nissan one. If it was a Nissan one, it would be pretty worth getting… The TCAT ones are a bit meh.
All the bashing paid off. They reduce the price. Price is more relevant now.
rear aircond vents
SOLD !
Rear aircond vents for the high specs only? Low specs none? Not fair…
UMW do u get what is the most important thg customers consider for? SAFETY !!!…Sylphy & Civic offer stability control on all variant while for Altis even 1.8G still dun have…shame on you UMW!!!
New Corolla is nice but the safety spec is very disappointing.
NO impul body kit?
Will they bring in the Nismo variant like the Almera?
The Nismo kit look so good.
Wow, 6 airbags, stability control and all that safety goodies across the range.
Good on you, ETCM!
Good.honest.not pretending to b anything else…its a clean product…almost faultless for da targeted buyer….which i i assume is slightly for da older gen…i hope n prey thy wont come with some rediculous ugly nismo edition..
For a C-segment 100K+ car, Tan Chong should equip the E-spec with proper looking aircon controls (if not auto). The aircon knobs looks terribly cheap and so outdated. Same case with Almera’s E and V variants. Even the non-V spec City has better aircon knobs.
the launch price just a marketing strategy…
why don’t TC put OTR with insurance as well as other car makers will do so??
because it is increasing the price :)
anyway these safety features are great
Already stated in the article la…..next time don’t just the title….
the best c-segment car has just arrived!!
It is a good c-segment car..but definitely not the best..you should consider other c-segment cars too..such as cerato..OR..preve because it offers those ABS, EBD, BA, TCS, ESC and 6 airbags as well..
The worse C-segment car!
The aircon panel button and engine start button looks cheap or like an afterthought. Not trying to side but Kimchi interior finishing looks much better.
The price of cheapo look AC knobs should be cheaper by few grands.
Driving dynamic not better than safety-cheapskate Altis though TC after sale is better than non – Japanese brands.
Nissan for life !
Wow. Better late than never? Or that has been the strategy all along?
Rest in peace to UMW new altis… but somehow ppl still choose altis over this baby don’t know y? Launched price sylphy win hand down New altis owner pls comment…
kindly need you all assistance, im thinking about to buy new car, at the moment im thinking of either mazda3 and new honda civic (which not yet been released, new thailand version), which 1 should i chose if u were me, and sometimes buying used car like 320d/i (2010 and higher) is good option for me too, my budget around 140k below, anybody, please give me an idea
Honda Accord 2.0
Same here. Want to buy (not released yet) either CKD Mazda3 or CKD New Honda Civic. Still waiting these car to come here Malaysia to check the spec before can decide. May the best car win :)
so low hp..
Fabrics for RM110k+ car?! ETCM really following footsteps of UMW, squeezing consumers dry
Not consider this dated and overprice car. With RM9k more, you can get a bigger, more powerful, nice exterior, nice interior and high RV Honda Accord?
RM9k more you can get a second hand Accord? The Accord starts at RM139k. That’s RM17k more.
So difficult to design foldable rear seats Nissan? No engineer to do such simple work? Craps.
K5 aint a game changer, This is a game changer
Why no grey color?
Prefer the VL variant over the kia cerato 2.0L lol..
Oii Nissan here is Malaysia not China why you put you handbrake level on the passenger side!
Good Specs…but the design…OMG…as fugly as the the last Sylphy….They really should start hiring professional car designers….not McDonald part-time staff to design a car.
Can’t bring myself to pay RM122k for something this fugly.
In Thailand we call it the Nissan Syphilis ;-) Seriously, proven technology, good dealer network and after sales service but the new CKD Jetta sounds more tempting in terms of performance although I’m reading many stories here that the DSG can’t handle the tropical climate very well.. I guess the new Mazda 3 is currently the best c-segment car available in terms of looks, specs and fuel consumption
no need to buy la, later on can sit in this sylphy as it will be taxi to KLIA. Can seat freedomly at the rear seat like a boss
base model get aircon with cheapo dials similar to the decades old sentra, nope i’m not paying 112k for that. I rather get the civic. Altis is out coz is too ugly inside and out
civic? with the butt ugly interior design? some kids were dropped on their heads when they were young, you were clearly smashed against the wall
Civic with ugly interior? So what car got ‘beautiful’ interior? How old are you?
Then, now old r u?
PC, I’m 32 years old, any problem?
Just have a look at the engine bay of Sylphy and Altis
http://paultan.org/2014/04/18/dnew-nissan-sylphy-1-8-test-drive-report/new_nissan_sylphy_1-8_vl_041/
Vs Civic…:(
But I agreed that Civic from the outside look good with better suspension on the rear….
Honda Car no good, a lot of problem
PC, do you have a Honda car? If yes, how old of the Honda car? 20 years old? If no, how you know Honda a lot of problem? For your opinion, what car not problem for long life span? also what car are you driving?
Pls bring the new qashqai and xtrail..nuff said
As usual. Design for uncles and aunties. Kereta bawak pergi pasar.
after Sylphy launched, next model is Teana and X-Trail and maybe Juke or March
…A three-year or 100,000-km warranty, WTF!! Maybe this car for people who love to keep at garage or pusing taman. 1.8E no push start button like almera?
gotta gv tan chong a credit…at least the spec are up to date and expectation
Another fugly car by Nissan. When will they cease making these trolls!!
There is another car with better spec yet cheaper…. Internet is in your hand, just surf….
I prefer a sportier Sylphy SV http://paultan.org/2013/12/09/nissan-sylphy-sv-thailand/
Car did not attract me but the height of the white chicks did. Why are these guys so short :)
The headlamps washers should c/w wipers too for thorough cleaning. A dull and boring car like this should have additional entertainment for the driver to play with.
sorry, i do not often write in this manner but i certainly do think that the E variant air con vent is more suitable for the next generation of Vanette if they ever launch again. It is so primitive. Apart from 6 welcoming air bags, it’s too highly overpriced. Instead of saying good bye to certain Korean or even maybe Japanese models, some potential buyers who were waiting in the wings, will shun this car simply of the price.
Can anyone please tell me which car brand and model is not over priced compared to outside Malaysia?
Mazda 3 is my 1st choice. Shortlisted for the World car of the year. Only come short after Audi A3.
Sometimes, I wonder ppl buy airbag or buy car one. LOL 3, la 4 la, 6 la… Seatbelt is the thing which is most critical. If no wear seltbelt, 100 airbag also no use. Future tech is not airbag, it will be Expanded Air Gel, which fully reverse and slowdown impact. THe GEL is oxigernized, so yes, you can breathe in it.
Please la 122K for this car with 3 years warranty,
what were they smoking…???
Any Brand Any Car you all also want to complaint, I don’t think you all can buy any car unless you make it by yourself.
gud spec & price….altis will be in trouble, lots of uncles will be getting this nissan instead of the altis
Preve CFE – full spec..bla..bla..bla 138hp – RM 72k
Nissan Silpi – full spec…bla…bla…bla 131hp – RM 122k.
Better choice ?
This is so called the national car protection by govn… otherwise Sylphy is at Langkawi pricing too
Put some additional safety feature and try to sell at RM 112K above to match the Honda Civic and T. Altis.
Just wait for another 3 years and the owner will be crying with the resale value at RM 60K.
Look at the existing sylphy suffering and you want to follow the footstep, please go ahead to buy.Even the 2012 2.5 Teana (2 years) trade-in at below RM 90K.
Even the previous 2007 honda Civic (7 years) can sell at RM 70K as compared to RM 60K for 2011 sylphy.
This TC try their luck to be on par with T & H in term of value. They are not there yet to convince the C segment buyer to buy them.
Latio 1.8 struggling to sell at below RM 95K and want to sell the 1.8 sylphy at RM115K?
TC keep dreaming to be on par with H&T.
When stock yard full of junk then you will get a RM 15K discount anytime.
Alway the TC’s strategy.
Nissan low resale value better buy cerato or elantra 2.0
For Honda Civic and Toyota altis. There is not threat from this slyphy where they price it at above RM 110K.
H & T will be threaten if slyphy is price below RM 95K.
Business as usual for H&T. Thanks to the high pricing strategy by Nissan.
This is castrated eunuch car….PERIOD….
Wah! Langkawi sells 76k only but here nid 122k?? WTH honda city in langkawi oso 75k and here 90k! Hw come the price difference so big? Dun tell me becox one is CKD and one is CBU and different segment.. Zzzzzz
bila nissan semua puji.walaupun x cantik.cuba tampal logo proton atau cherry,sure semua kutuk…
The cost of compensation/legal costs for MH 370 will be 1 Billion RM easily.Thats why Gomen very happy Nissan brings in CBU units thro Tan Chong.
Ample import duties to cover this unfortunate aviation mystery.
Same with UMW bringing CBU Altis.Each car will make rakyat poorer by 40K,taxes alone.
semua beli brand je..
Tan Chong and UMW price their cars very high in Malaysia.
Toyota and Nissan are both Japanese.
But why is there such disparity in terms of RESALE VALUE?
Is it just PERCEPTION that Toyota is superior but how come Toyota has more recalls than Nissan?
Tan Chong and UMW price their cars very high in Malaysia.
Toyota and Nissan are both Japanese.
But why is there such disparity in terms of RESALE VALUE?
Is it just PERCEPTION that Toyota is superior but how come Toyota has more recalls than Nissan?
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Most car are high price in malaysia (2nd highest in the world) except P1 and P2 and all the AP king. Protection mah.
No need to use the perception to justify the superiority.
Just buy the Toyota vios, honda City and nissan Latio and test them Kao-Kao to 120,000KM mileage and you will know which vehicle will need to replace the parts first.
Nissan will give you the problem on :-
(i) Fan belt squaeking sound at every 60,000km and need replacement. Toyota at 120,000km not need to change belt.
(ii) Nissan need to Skim the rotol disk 3 times before 100,000km and toyota still ok at 120,000km.
(iii) Nissan absorber leaking and absorber mounting need replacement at 70,000km and toyota still good at 120,000km.
(iv) Nissan need to replace the expensive Wheel bearing (RM 900 per no)at 70,000km but toyota still work like a horse.
Experienced learn will be able to justify the resale valua with reliability, cheap spare part and avaibility of parts at every shops.
Toyota can work like a horse but nissan need tender loving and care and come with expensive parts.
You decide. both car are good but need a wise mind to decide which one is value for money after 5 years.
Same new price (RM 115K)but after 5 years. Slyphy 2nd hand value below RM 45K and T. Altis & Civic at RM 75K.
U should know how to make a choice and why T can maintain no: 1 in malaysia.
Really? I OWN both vios and city, and recently got a new sylphy. I often use my sylphy and your theory about all the sylphy’s problems? Your wrong. I often use my sylphy and guess what? the mileage already above 120000km. And it doesn’t need that replacements you mentioned. Still running like horse. Personally, i like Nissan Sylphy than both Vios and City.
You said recently got a new Sylphy, but how can the mileage be 120000km? That’s equivalent to traveling round trip Penang JB 60 times. It’s crazy, isn’t it?
Toy otak salesman detected
i own both vios , 1st & 2nd gen.
I only got 2 small children, hardly over weight.
for the 1st, <3 yr, absorber leakage, lucky under warranty.
for the 2nd , about 4 yr , absorber leakage, replaced, now after almost coming to 6th yr, leakage again!!!
1st mileage about 90k (2006 car)
2nd mileage about 70k (2008 car)
I will reconsider buy Toyota again!!
maybe look for teana or sylphy…v gd spec
For a passenger Jap cars, this Nissan Sylphy is definitely good in value comparing with its competitor (Altis, Civic, M3), though we all hope the price can get a bit lower, but it is difficult b’cos Malaysian need to help protect national car.
Safety features. specifications, interior materials are very competitive. Some would argue the exterior ‘uncle’ looks?? haha, top up a bit for the Nismo bodykit should look nicer / sportier….
C Segment Jap Cars, this one very close in 2014….good to see more competition!!
(hope we all can one day see the taxes reduce and with the $$ save we can have a better quality life!!)
Why i still cant see any new sylphy on the road? Is it really launched in Malaysia?
Ya strange after almost 3mths since launching no sign of Sylphy 2014 on the road yet.
so far only seen 1 new Sylphy & 1 new Teana on the road… these car not bad wat, why sales so slow??
Anyone know where is the usb port?