The Nissan Tiida is a compact vehicle available as 4 door sedan or 5 door sedan. The Tiida was first launched in 2004 and is currently in its third generation. Closely related to the Nissan Livina and Almera, a used Tiida has proven to be a popular hatchback in South Africa. Although the Almera reached top seller ratings in South Africa, sales were primarily as fleet vehicles. The Tiida brought in a new fresh and upbeat offering from the Japanese manufacturer.
The exterior design has not changed too dramatically but the slight difference between the first and third-generation is visible. In an ever-growing market of fashion and aesthetically picky buyers, won't be able to compete in the private seller's market. A short and downward curving nose with slanting headlights, bumper air intakes, and short stumpy tail for the hatchback has been released in the newer generations with updated headlights, grille with chrome detail, and a new bumper and air intake design as well as a redesigned tail. A used Nissan Tiida for sale is very similar to the Sentra - the Sentra and Pulsar have been marketed under the Tiida nameplate in other parts of the world.
In South Africa, looking for a used Tiida for sale as a hatch seems to be more popular than the sedan, although both are available on the used car market. Interior is durable fabrics and hard plastics. The facia is a cluster design with a high-up center hang down section. Standard items include air-conditioning, electric windows in the front and back, power mirrors, fog lamps in the front, height-adjustable steering, radio/CD player, and optional extra of leather upholstery. The cabin is spacious, especially in the hatchback body style. Four adults can drive with ease. At 1,55m high, it is one of the tallest in its class as a hatch-back. The hatch-back has a 280litre boot that can be enlarged to 408litres when the backseat bench is folded (60:40 split) and moved forward. The rest of the cabin is dotted with cup holders, seat pockets, and other hidey-holes. Safety features include airbags and ABS brakes.
Used Tiida finds itself for sale on a collaborative platform developed by Renault. The 1.6litre engine is economical and delivers 80kW of power with more enough torque at 153nM at 4 400 for nippy city driving and confident take-over ability. Combined fuel consumption is 6,8itres per 100km. Another benefit of buying a used Tiida is an unassuming and unpretentious offering, dependable and durable but with an external design that is pleasing enough to a first-time car-user or even owner that is looking to downsize. It is a comfortable drive with extra care given to body design to minimize cabin noise.