Nissan Bluebird Sylphy
G11Stock varies — page stays liveThe second-generation entry-level platform, introducing a longer wheelbase for class-leading rear legroom and utilizing the modern all-aluminum HR15DE engine.
Engine
HR15DE DOHC
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy — representative 2nd Gen (G11) imageChassis variants of the Bluebird Sylphy
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
FG10QG15DE DOHC1,497 ccFF4AT / 5MTQG10QG18DE DOHC1,769 ccFF4ATG11HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVT / 4AT
KG11MR20DE DOHC1,997 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,610 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,510 mm
Weight
1,170 kg
Shipping volume
11.8 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
G11-0XXXXXXDec 2005 – May 2009G11 Early Phase
G11-1XXXXXXMay 2009 – Dec 2012G11 Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This G11 was produced 2005–2012; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).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 G11
What changed in the G11 generation over the previous G10?
The G11 grew significantly in wheelbase and interior volume, mimicking Teana-like upscale aesthetics and utilizing modern Xtronic CVT transmissions.