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| - | The '''Datsun 1200''' car was made by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan Nissan]. Why "1200"? Because it had an engine size of approximately 1200cc. In Japan it was known as "Datsun Sunny 1200". The car was Nissan chassis code '''B110'''. The left-hand drive version was labeled '''LB110'''. | + | The '''Datsun 1200''' car was made by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.]. Why "1200"? Because it had an engine size of approximately 1200cc. In Japan it was known as "Datsun Sunny 1200". The car was Nissan chassis code '''B110'''. The left-hand drive version was labeled '''LB110'''. |
| == Market Names: Sunny, B110, 1200 == | == Market Names: Sunny, B110, 1200 == | ||
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| * USA: Datsun 1200 | * USA: Datsun 1200 | ||
| - | The '''Sunny''' market name was also applied to all Nissan [[B-series]] cars: | + | "Sunny" is the name used in Japan and some other countries for all [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subcompact B-series] (sub-compact) vehicles, including: |
| - | * [[Datsun B10|B10]]: Datsun 1000 | + | * 1967-70 [[Datsun B10|B10]] (Datsun 1000) |
| - | * B110: Datsun 1200 | + | * 1971-73 B110: Datsun 1200 |
| - | * [[Datsun B210|B210]]: Datsun B-210 (USA) or 120Y (many markets) | + | * 1974-78 [[Datsun B210|B210]]: Datsun B-210 (USA) or 120Y (many markets) |
| - | * [[Datsun B310|B310]]: Datsun 210 (USA) or Sunny (ANZ) or 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y (various markets) | + | * 1971-up [[Datsun B120]] and its derivatives B121/B122/GB122/B140 (Sunny trucks) |
| - | + | * 1979-1982 [[Datsun B310|B310]]: Datsun 210 (USA) or Sunny (ANZ) or 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y (various markets) | |
| - | "Sunny" is the name used in Japan and some other countries for all B-series vehicles, including: | + | * 1983-present front-wheel drive [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Sunny Sunny/Sentras]] (B11-B15) |
| - | * 1967-70 Datsun B10 (Datsun 1000) | + | |
| - | * 1971-73 Datsun B110 (Datsun 1200) | + | |
| - | * 1974-78 Datsun B210 (Datsun B-210 or Datsun 120Y) | + | |
| - | * 1971-up [[Datsun B120]] and its derivatives B121/B122/GB122/B140 (Sunny trucks) | + | |
| - | * 1979-82 B310 (Datsun 210) | + | |
| - | * 1983-up front-wheel drive Sunny/Sentras (B11-B15) | + | |
| Nissan's Sunny was the perennial rival for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Corolla Toyota Corolla]. In some years Sunny sold more, other years Corolla. Sunny was generally always a bit lighter, but Corolla had more engine options. | Nissan's Sunny was the perennial rival for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Corolla Toyota Corolla]. In some years Sunny sold more, other years Corolla. Sunny was generally always a bit lighter, but Corolla had more engine options. | ||
| - | For a more detailed history of the '''Sunny family''', see the History section at RatDat.com or Nissan_Sunny at wikipedia.org. | + | For a more detailed history of the '''Sunny family''', see the History section at http://RatDat.com or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Sunny Nissan_Sunny at wikipedia.org]. |
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| - | For a more detailed history of Nissan/Datsun, see the History section at www.nissanfanseite.de | + | |
| + | For a more detailed history of Nissan/Datsun, see the History section at http://www.nissanfanseite.de or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan Nissan at wikipedia.org]. | ||
| == Model Years == | == Model Years == | ||
| - | The "Datsun 1200" line has been produced from model Years 1971 to 2006 (so far ...). 1971-1973 was the regular run for the Coupe, Sedan and Wagon production. | + | The "Datsun 1200" line has been produced from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_year Model Years] 1971 to 2006 (so far ...). 1971-1973 was the regular run for the Coupe, Sedan and Wagon production. |
| NOTE: Model Years (MY) generally runs from October to September. So the 1972 MY was from Oct 1971 to Sep 1972 | NOTE: Model Years (MY) generally runs from October to September. So the 1972 MY was from Oct 1971 to Sep 1972 | ||
| - | * A few vehicles were sold by Datsun New Zealand as "1974" models. | + | * A few 1200s were sold by [[Nissan New Zealand]] as "1974" models. |
| * South Africa: Datsun 1200 GX coupes (with twin SUs) may have been produced into 1975. | * South Africa: Datsun 1200 GX coupes (with twin SUs) may have been produced into 1975. | ||
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| == Sunny Model Line == | == Sunny Model Line == | ||
| - | The "Sunny" models started in 1966 with the B10 "Datsun Sunny 1000". The "Sunny" name was a trademark owned by Sony, so Nissan had to make a deal to get access to the name. Why go to all the trouble? Because "Sunny" was picked by consumers in a Japan-wide contest! | + | The "Sunny" models started in 1966 with the B10 "[[Datsun B10|Datsun Sunny 1000]]". The "Sunny" name was a trademark owned by Sony, so Nissan had to make a deal to get access to the name. Why go to all the trouble? Because "Sunny" was picked by consumers in a Japan-wide contest! |
| - | The biggest change was to front-wheel-drive starting in 1983 with the B12 model. Regular Sunny Production ended in Japan in September 2004 with the last model, the B15 (Sunny Super Saloon). Sunny production continues in Mexico with the B12 "Tsuru" Sentra. The last model sold in USA was the B14 Sentra with [[QR25DE_Engine|QR25DE]] power. The replacement is the Tiida (called Versa in USA). | + | The biggest change was to front-wheel-drive starting in 1983 with the B12 model. Regular Sunny Production ended in Japan in September 2004 with the last model, the B15 (Sunny Super Saloon). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Sunny Sunny] production continues in Mexico with the B12 "Tsuru" Sentra. The last model sold in USA was the B14 Sentra with [[QR25DE_Engine|QR25DE]] power. The replacement is the Tiida (called Versa in USA). |
| - | But the "Datsun 1200" production continues with a truck form in South Africa -- now with 1400cc power -- and so is Nissan chassis code B140, named the Nissan 1400 LDV but commonly called the "Nissan bakkie". | + | But the "Datsun 1200" production continues with a truck form in South Africa -- now with 1400cc power -- and so is Nissan chassis code [[Nissan B140]], named the Nissan 1400 LDV but commonly called the "Nissan bakkie". |
| == Sunny Excellent == | == Sunny Excellent == | ||
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| * B140 1986-2003 (South Africa) a.k.a. Bakkie | * B140 1986-2003 (South Africa) a.k.a. Bakkie | ||
| - | B120T Sunny Truck 7510-7908 | + | {| style border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" |
| - | GB120T Sunny Truck 7510-7908 Longbed | + | |+ Sunny Trucks |
| - | B121T Sunny Truck 7908-8110 | + | | B120T || 1975 10 - 1979 08 |
| - | GB121T Sunny Truck 7908-8110 Longbed | + | |- |
| - | B122T Sunny Truck 8110- | + | | GB120T || 1975 10 - 1979 08 Longbed |
| - | GB122T Sunny Truck 8110- Longbed | + | |- |
| + | | B121T || 1979 08 - 1981 10 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | GB121T || 1979 08 - 19881 10 Longbed | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | B122T || 1981 10 - 1994 ? | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | GB122T || 1981 10 - 1994 ? Longbed | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | B140 || ?? Nissan South Africa | ||
| + | |} | ||
| === Trucks By Country === | === Trucks By Country === | ||
Revision as of 06:06, 23 November 2006
The Datsun 1200 car was made by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.. Why "1200"? Because it had an engine size of approximately 1200cc. In Japan it was known as "Datsun Sunny 1200". The car was Nissan chassis code B110. The left-hand drive version was labeled LB110.
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Market Names: Sunny, B110, 1200
B110 has different names in different markets:
- Japan & Aisa markets: Sunny
- Australia: Datsun 1200
- USA: Datsun 1200
"Sunny" is the name used in Japan and some other countries for all B-series (sub-compact) vehicles, including:
- 1967-70 B10 (Datsun 1000)
- 1971-73 B110: Datsun 1200
- 1974-78 B210: Datsun B-210 (USA) or 120Y (many markets)
- 1971-up Datsun B120 and its derivatives B121/B122/GB122/B140 (Sunny trucks)
- 1979-1982 B310: Datsun 210 (USA) or Sunny (ANZ) or 120Y/130Y/140Y/150Y (various markets)
- 1983-present front-wheel drive [Sunny/Sentras] (B11-B15)
Nissan's Sunny was the perennial rival for Toyota Corolla. In some years Sunny sold more, other years Corolla. Sunny was generally always a bit lighter, but Corolla had more engine options.
For a more detailed history of the Sunny family, see the History section at http://RatDat.com or Nissan_Sunny at wikipedia.org.
For a more detailed history of Nissan/Datsun, see the History section at http://www.nissanfanseite.de or Nissan at wikipedia.org.
Model Years
The "Datsun 1200" line has been produced from Model Years 1971 to 2006 (so far ...). 1971-1973 was the regular run for the Coupe, Sedan and Wagon production.
NOTE: Model Years (MY) generally runs from October to September. So the 1972 MY was from Oct 1971 to Sep 1972
- A few 1200s were sold by Nissan New Zealand as "1974" models.
- South Africa: Datsun 1200 GX coupes (with twin SUs) may have been produced into 1975.
Only the 1200 trucks were made after this:
* the B120 "ute" was made up to 1985 in Australia * the B122 up to 1994 in Japan * the B140 is still being made in South Africa (the truck is called "Bakkie" in SA)
Sunny Model Line
The "Sunny" models started in 1966 with the B10 "Datsun Sunny 1000". The "Sunny" name was a trademark owned by Sony, so Nissan had to make a deal to get access to the name. Why go to all the trouble? Because "Sunny" was picked by consumers in a Japan-wide contest!
The biggest change was to front-wheel-drive starting in 1983 with the B12 model. Regular Sunny Production ended in Japan in September 2004 with the last model, the B15 (Sunny Super Saloon). Sunny production continues in Mexico with the B12 "Tsuru" Sentra. The last model sold in USA was the B14 Sentra with QR25DE power. The replacement is the Tiida (called Versa in USA).
But the "Datsun 1200" production continues with a truck form in South Africa -- now with 1400cc power -- and so is Nissan chassis code Nissan B140, named the Nissan 1400 LDV but commonly called the "Nissan bakkie".
Sunny Excellent
For more information on the PB110, see the What body styles did the 1200 come in? article.
Racing History
For more information on Datsun 1200 racing history, see the B110 Racing History in Japan article.
Sunny Truck
- B20 February 1967 a.k.a. Datsun 1000 ute
- B120 February 1971 a.k.a. Datsun 1200 ute
- B122 November 1986-1994 (Japan)
- B140 1986-2003 (South Africa) a.k.a. Bakkie
| B120T | 1975 10 - 1979 08 |
| GB120T | 1975 10 - 1979 08 Longbed |
| B121T | 1979 08 - 1981 10 |
| GB121T | 1979 08 - 19881 10 Longbed |
| B122T | 1981 10 - 1994 ? |
| GB122T | 1981 10 - 1994 ? Longbed |
| B140 | ?? Nissan South Africa |
Trucks By Country
- Australia: B120 production ended with 1985 models
- Japan: Sunny Truck (B122 & GB122) production ended in late 1994
- South Africa: Nissan Bakkie 1400 (B14) still in production as of 2006
Sales Figures
In North America (US and Canada), there were an average of 44,000 Datsun 1200s sold each year for three years.
* Coupe: total sales 89,541 * 2-dr Sedan: 43,761