Nissan Bluebird Sylphy
FG10Stock varies — page stays liveThe entry-level variant of the first-generation Bluebird Sylphy, powered by the reliable 1.5-liter QG15DE engine, focused on maximum fuel economy and easy city driving.
Engine
QG15DE DOHC
Displacement
1,497 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy — representative 1st Gen (G10) imageChassis variants of the Bluebird Sylphy
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
FG10QG15DE DOHC1,497 ccFF4AT / 5MT
QG10QG18DE DOHC1,769 ccFF4ATG11HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVT / 4ATKG11MR20DE DOHC1,997 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Weight
1,110 kg
Shipping volume
10.95 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
FG10-0XXXXXXAug 2000 – Feb 2003G10 Early Phase
FG10-1XXXXXXFeb 2003 – Dec 2005G10 Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This FG10 was produced 2000–2005; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the FG10
What is the primary benefit of the FG10 chassis?
The FG10 uses the 1.5-liter engine, making it highly fuel-efficient and subject to lower annual road taxes in markets like Japan.