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Nissan Tiida

C11Stock varies — page stays live

The C11 represents the base and mid-tier trims of the first-generation Nissan Tiida hatchback. Equipped with the 1.5-liter HR15DE engine, this chassis focused heavily on fuel efficiency and practical urban commuting, featuring sliding and reclining rear seats that rivaled luxury sedans of its time for legroom.

Engine
HR15DE DOHC
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan Tiida C11Nissan Tiida — representative 1st gen (C11) image

Chassis variants of the Tiida

C11HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MT
JC11MR18DE DOHC1,797 ccFFCVT / 6MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,205 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,535 mm
Weight
1,150 kg
Shipping volume
10.94 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
C11-0XXXXXXSep 2004 – Jan 2008Pre-facelift
C11-3XXXXXXJan 2008 – Aug 2012Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This C11 was produced 2004–2012; 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 C11

What is the primary engine used in the Nissan Tiida C11?
The C11 is powered by the 1.5-liter HR15DE inline-4 gasoline engine, which was developed jointly with Renault.
What transmission type is most common in the C11?
In the domestic Japanese market, the Xtronic CVT is the most common transmission, optimized for smooth acceleration and low fuel consumption.