Filed under: Coupes, Japan, Nissan
Nissan seriously considering 200SX / 240SX / Silvia replacement
Call it the Silvia or the 240SX or the 200SX (read up on the various names of the 200SX and where they were sold in the world here), but Nissan's now demised budget rear-wheel drive platform has been sorely missed in its homeland of Japan, in our own North America and elsewhere around the world. Word has it, however, that Nissan is considering a new rear-wheel drive coupe that would take up the 200SX cause of rear-wheel drive fun for the huddled masses. The Foria Concept (shown above) that debuted at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show is the front running candidate to become a new 200SX, considering the good reaction it garnered at that year's show. Don't count out the Urge, however, which was unveiled at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show. AutoCar reports that Nissan is even open to producing a mid-engine car to slot below the 350Z. Whatever plan gets pinned down for production, we just hope Nissan keeps it rear-wheel drive and starts it around $20k - $22k. That seems to be the hot spot where a Ford Mustang V6, Pontiac Solstice and Mazda Miata would all be on the same shopping list for a RWD sports car.
[Source: AutoCar]
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Todd 10:42AM (12/15/2006)
Please Nissan, build this, give it about two more inches of headroom than the last 240SX, and I'll buy it!
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Jason T 10:42AM (12/15/2006)
Oh Please, PLEASE. Torquey RWD sleeper street drift monster for me
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Jason_801 10:50AM (12/15/2006)
I will start saving my money right now.
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Steve S 11:04AM (12/15/2006)
A 2+2 would be great but if you are going to have another 2 seater (doesn't make alot of sense when you have a 350z) then make it a mid-engine car. A nice turbo four would be good.
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MikeW 11:05AM (12/15/2006)
All hail VQ25HR!
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epp_b 11:06AM (12/15/2006)
Please, please, PLEASE make this Nissan! I'll need something to replace my current 240SX once it's lifetime is over. And PLEASE make it properly: a raw, untethered RWD sleeper -- no traction control or stability control BS! And maybe put that fantastic Sentra SE-R engine in it (OK, so you'll have to call it the 250SX then).
I would drain my life savings to buy this car! Please make it!
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Julius 11:20AM (12/15/2006)
I don't see how that car could be compared against a Solstice, Miata and Mustang V6. That concept is fugly.
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menice 11:21AM (12/15/2006)
love the thought in theory, but that design i can live without. it reminds me of Jay Leno.
RWD on the come back!!! yea!
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Greg 11:47AM (12/15/2006)
That car is hideous. I'm all for the platform concept though.
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tubuar_smells 11:59AM (12/15/2006)
Bizarre - it does look like Jay Leno
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AutoFan 12:10PM (12/15/2006)
Did Neff actually call the V-6 Mustang a sports car?
BWAAAHAAHAAAHAAAHAAHAAHAAHAAHAA!!!!!!
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AZMike 12:10PM (12/15/2006)
Nissan,
since 'retro' is in, perhaps you can make a modern version of the '77-'78 200SX, compete with all the exterior geegaws, the only-could-be-loved-in-Japan styling, and white sidewall tires of the original.
maybe a revived version of the delightful F-10 will be next; but don't forget the plastic hub caps that looked like flower blossoms.
Mike
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Uhh... 12:24PM (12/15/2006)
Why do they insist of the T grill, it ruins the car!
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Cowtown 12:27PM (12/15/2006)
I also like the idea and the platform, but its it just me or does that thing look like the lovechild of a Nissan Versa and a Chrysler Crossfire?? New sheetmetal please
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Jeff 12:57PM (12/15/2006)
I'll take that Foria at any price up to $24k. It is exactly what I want. RWD, has some classic Datsun dna going on, sufficient power, 2+2 with decent rear seat access. If they found a way to get rid of the b-pillar, I'd give it a 12 out of 10.
The weakest part of the styling is the grill, which needs to look more 510 and less Altima. Round headlights maybe.
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JON C 1:16PM (12/15/2006)
I like the rear hinged door for rear passenger access.Similiar to Honda Element and some pick-ups.Broadens the appeal of a coupe.
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chance 2:33PM (12/15/2006)
Please! Make an S16! As long as it doesn't look like that car, I will buy it! The 97/98 S14 is one heck of a sweet looking car...just evolve that into something more modern.
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rwdmtparkingonly 2:47PM (12/15/2006)
Bringing back the 240SX is the best thing Nissan could ever do. There are a couple things that need to be tweaked, but this car does strongly reference the original Silvia (http://www.datsun.org/fairlady/silvia.htm), along with the Lancia Fulvia, both damn nice coupes. The suicide back doors need to go to make this a proper two door, frameless window coupe. The S14 was one of the best daily drivers ever made.
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doglet 2:56PM (12/15/2006)
nissan would be stupid not to make a 240 replacement
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glitched 5:44PM (12/15/2006)
If anyone at nissan is paying attention to what the people are sayin on the internet, then I to must express my opinion...
Count me in as one of those that dont like the looks, but loves the platform.
a 250sx would fit right in below a 350z
VQ25HR, RWD, sporty yet economical in price, mpg, and space (bring back the fastback?)
I would buy one as well!
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