Nissan Sylphy Export from China — Specs & Quote

Name: Nissan Sylphy
Brand: Nissan
Availability: PreOrder

Why this model

What makes the Nissan Sylphy worth importing

01

One of China's best-selling sedans

The Sylphy consistently ranks among the top-selling passenger cars in China. That volume means mature production, cheap parts and a car every workshop knows.

02

e-POWER drives like an electric car

The petrol engine only generates electricity — it never drives the wheels. Customers get electric smoothness and 300 Nm of instant torque with no charging at all.

03

3.9 L/100 km on the hybrid

That consumption figure in a compact sedan transforms operating cost for taxi and ride-hailing fleets, which is where this car sells hardest.

04

Nissan's most trusted nameplate in Asia

The Sylphy has been a default family and fleet sedan across Asia for decades. Buyers need no persuading about durability.

Specifications

Nissan Sylphy technical data

Manufacturer figures for the China-market car. Equipment and certification vary by trim, production batch and destination — we confirm the exact build sheet before the order is placed.

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Version	Power	Torque	Battery	Range	0–100	Drive
1.6L petrol ICE · CVT	99 kW135 PS	159 Nm	—	—	—	FWD
1.2L e-POWER series hybrid HEV · single-speed	—	300 Nm	—	—	—	FWD

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure for this version — we do not estimate it. Range standards differ: CLTC and NEDC read higher than WLTP for the same car, so compare like with like when quoting against a European rival.

Body & dimensions

Production 2019–present

Body Compact sedan

Seats 5

Doors 4

Trim levels

·1.6L petrol — 135 PS, CVT
·e-POWER — 300 Nm, 3.9 L/100 km

Documented equipment

Exterior

LED headlights
16" or 17" wheels
Compact sedan body

Interior

12.3-inch touchscreen (2023 facelift)
Digital instrument cluster
Five-seat layout

Safety & platform

Nissan Safety Shield
Multiple airbags
Reversing camera

Only equipment documented by the manufacturer is listed. Trim levels differ by production batch — request the current configuration and colour sheet for your market.

About this model

Where the Nissan Sylphy sits in the market

The Sylphy is Nissan's compact sedan and one of the highest-volume passenger cars in China. It offers a 1.6-litre petrol engine producing 135 PS through a CVT, and an e-POWER hybrid where the petrol engine acts purely as a generator — the wheels are always driven electrically, giving 300 Nm of instant torque and 3.9 L/100 km with no charging required.

The e-POWER version is the interesting one for export. It delivers an electric driving experience and electric-level fuel savings in markets that have no charging infrastructure at all, which is exactly the situation across much of Africa, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Nissan does not export the Chinese Sylphy officially, so parallel-export applies without dealer warranty.

Which version are you quoting?

Facelifted in 2023 with a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The e-POWER hybrid version was added for China and does not need external charging.

Buyers cross-shop it against

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Before you order

What an importer must know about the Nissan Sylphy

LHD; right-hand-drive China-built Sylphy is not documented. Nissan does not export the Chinese version, so parallel-export applies with no dealer warranty. Nissan builds the Sylphy in several countries including Thailand, so compare landed cost and duty across origins — a Thai-built car may be cheaper overall in ASEAN markets. The e-POWER system is a series hybrid and needs no charging, which is the main reason to choose it over a conventional hybrid in infrastructure-poor markets.

Market fit

Where the Nissan Sylphy sells

Based on documented export presence and how the vehicle suits local conditions — not a guarantee of homologation, which we confirm per market before you order.

Southeast Asia

The Sylphy is a regional staple and Nissan's brand standing is strong; e-POWER suits markets with no charging network.

Middle East

Taxi and private fleet demand across the Gulf where fuel economy matters and Nissan is well established.

Central Asia

Compact sedan demand with Japanese brand preference and Chinese production undercutting alternatives.

Africa

Taxi and ride-hailing fleets where 3.9 L/100 km transforms the operating economics without any infrastructure change.

How it works

From your Nissan Sylphy inquiry to your port

Every milestone tracked, every fee disclosed up front. Founder Cai reviews each order personally.

1 < 24 hours

Inquiry

Instant Inquiry Response
2 1-2 days

Order

Contract & Pro Forma Invoice
3 2-3 days

Production

Vehicle Sourcing & Allocation
4 3-5 days

Production

Pre-Shipment Inspection

All eight steps, with what you do and what we do at each → Export process

Nissan Sylphy FAQ

Questions importers ask about this model

How is e-POWER different from a normal hybrid? +

In e-POWER the petrol engine never drives the wheels — it only generates electricity for the motor. The car always drives as an electric vehicle, with instant torque and no gear changes, but there is no plug and no charging. A conventional hybrid like Toyota's drives its wheels mechanically part of the time. For customers who want electric feel without infrastructure, e-POWER is the closer match.

Is 3.9 L/100 km realistic? +

It is Nissan's official figure for the e-POWER Sylphy, and like all official consumption numbers real-world results will be somewhat higher. That said, series hybrids do particularly well in stop-start city driving, which is exactly how taxi and ride-hailing vehicles are used. For a fleet operator comparing against a conventional 1.6-litre petrol car, the saving is substantial and worth calculating on their actual duty cycle.

Should I source from China or Thailand? +

Compare both. Nissan builds the Sylphy in several countries, and Thai production often attracts lower duty in ASEAN markets under regional trade agreements while also being officially supported in more countries. Chinese production is usually cheaper ex-works and offers the e-POWER version. We run both numbers for your destination when it is a genuine choice.

Can EV Auto Pro supply the Nissan Sylphy for export? +

Yes, with an honest caveat. Nissan sells this model through official channels in China only, so export units move through China's parallel-export channel. We source the vehicles, handle export and destination-market documentation and shipping, and explain the warranty and after-sales position for your country before you commit. Tell us the quantity and destination and we will confirm feasibility and send a real quote.

What does a Nissan Sylphy quote include? +

We quote per confirmed configuration rather than publishing a fixed price we cannot hold. Every quote states the vehicle cost, inland transport, export handling, documentation and shipping separately, as EXW, FOB or CIF depending on your request — so you can see exactly what is and is not included before you commit to a deposit.

How is the vehicle checked before shipment? +

We check condition, appearance, mileage, configuration, battery status and basic functions before loading, and send you a photo and video report. If something does not match the specification you ordered, it is resolved before the unit is loaded rather than after it arrives at your port.

What warranty applies to an exported Nissan Sylphy? +

Warranty policy depends on brand, model and destination country, and some manufacturer warranties are limited or void outside China. We explain the actual warranty position for your market before order confirmation rather than after, and we supply common spare and maintenance parts for units we have exported.

More on payment, shipping, documents and warranty in our full FAQ.

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