Review: Nissan C11 Tiida (2006-12)

Review: Nissan C11.I Tiida (2006)

Overview

Released in February 2006, the Nissan C11 Series I (C11.I) Tiida was available as a five-door hatchback or sedan. Initially manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive C11 Tiida was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with double overhead cams and variable valve timing – that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. The range initially consisted of ST, ST-L, Q and Ti variants though the Q and Ti were only available as a hatchback and sedan respectively.

MR18DE engine

The 1.8-litre MR18DE four-cylinder petrol engine had an aluminium block and cylinder head, double overhead camshafts (chain-driven), variable intake timing (Nissan’s ‘continuous valve timing control’ or C-VTC), four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.9:1.

Dimensions and body

Compared to the N16 Pulsar , the C11 Tiida hatch was 21 mm longer (at 4205 mm), 11 mm narrower (1695 mm), 87 mm taller (1535 mm) and had a 65 mm longer wheelbase (2600 mm). Relative to the hatch, the C11 Tiida sedan was 190 mm longer (at 4395 mm), though its other dimensions were the same.

The Tiida hatchback and sedan had drag coefficients of 0.29 Cd and 0.31 Cd, respectively.

Suspension

The Tiida had MacPherson strut front suspension and H-shaped torsion beam rear suspension (with internal rebound springs and ‘ripple-control’ shock absorbers).

Safety equipment

Initially, standard safety equipment for the Tiida ST included dual front airbags and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.

The Tiida ST-L, Q and Ti were also equipped with ABS, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution and full-length curtain airbags (i.e. for front and rear occupants).

Brakes

The C11 Tiida had 260 mm by 22 mm vented front brake discs and 203 mm rear drum brakes.

ANCAP crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing , a 2006 Tiida ST hatchback – equipped with dual front airbags – received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 25.5 out of 37. In the offset crash test, protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver. In the side impact test, there was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Features: Tiida ST, ST-L, Q and Ti

Standard features for the Tiida ST included 15-inch steel wheels with 185/65 R15 tyres, a four speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, remote central locking, power mirrors, a tilt adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver’s seat and an immobiliser; the hatchbacks were also fitted with a 60/40 split and folding rear seat.

The Tiida ST-L was further equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels, ‘Tricot’ seat trim, power windows and rear headrests. Beyond this, the Tiida Q and Ti variants featured a six speaker sound system, combination cloth/leather seat trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, front fog lights, passenger vanity mirror, front map lights and overhead console; the Ti sedan was also fitted with a 60/40 split and folding rear seat, while the Q added a sliding rear seat and rear spoiler. 

Specifications

• Specifications: Nissan C11.I Tiida (February 2006)

Review: Nissan C11.II Tiida (2007-10)

Overview

Released in January 2007, the C11 Series II (C11.II) Tiida was sourced from Thailand (previously Japan) and introduced more competitive pricing and additional safety equipment for the ST variant. The range, however, was unchanged.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Tiida ST was improved to include ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist.

Features

Features were substantially the same, although automatic models were fitted with cruise control as standard and the Tiida Ti sedan was fitted with a rear spoiler.

Review: Nissan C11.III Tiida (2010-12)

Overview

Released in March 2010, the C11 Series III (C11.III) Tiida introduced a simplified line-up, improved safety equipment and extra features. For the former, the C11.III Tiida line-up consisted of ST and Ti variants, available in both five-door hatchback and sedan bodies.

Visually, the C11.III Tiida could be identified by its larger bumpers, revised grille and new tail-lights for the hatchback models. Inside, the C11.III Tiida had a faux-metal finish across the dashboard and updated instrument cluster.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the C11.III Tiida was improved with front side airbags made standard across the range.

Features

Features for the Tiida ST were extended to include an MP3-compatibility (with an auxiliary input), cruise control, power windows and steering wheel audio controls.

Standard features for the Tiida Ti variant were extended to include 16-inch alloy wheels, a six-disc CD player with MP3-compatibility, climate control air conditioning, leather seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel; the Ti hatch was also fitted with a sunroof.

Related links

• Specifications: Nissan C11.III Tiida (February 2010)
• Brochure: Nissan C11.III Tiida (October 2010)

Review: Nissan C11.IV Tiida (2012)

Overview

Released in May 2012, the C11 Series IV (C11.IV) Tiida range was unchanged, though safety equipment was improved as electronic stability control and traction control were fitted as standard across the range.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Nissan C11 Tiida