Nissan Bluebird Sylphy
QG10Stock varies — page stays liveThe mainstream volume-seller of the G10 generation, utilizing the 1.8-liter QG18DE engine which balanced robust mid-range torque with good everyday utility.
Engine
QG18DE DOHC
Displacement
1,769 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy — representative 1st Gen (G10) imageChassis variants of the Bluebird Sylphy
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
FG10QG15DE DOHC1,497 ccFF4AT / 5MTQG10QG18DE DOHC1,769 ccFF4AT
G11HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVT / 4ATKG11MR20DE DOHC1,997 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Weight
1,150 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
QG10-0XXXXXXAug 2000 – Feb 2003G10 Early Phase
QG10-1XXXXXXFeb 2003 – Dec 2005G10 Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This QG10 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 QG10
Does the QG10 suffer from any common engine issues?
Early QG18DE engines in the QG10 can sometimes suffer from oil consumption issues or premature catalytic converter breakdown if not properly maintained.