Versaspotting in China

[Elmojo]

Okay, technically Tiida spotting, but you get the idea. I just returned from a trip to Beijing and Shanghai, and was extremely surprised to see Tiidas everywhere!If I looked, I saw 5-10 per day, which is way over the average around my area here in the states.A few photos are attached for your entertainment:

[greygoose]

I'm here now, and I'll have to agree. I see them everyday but there are so many cars on the road anyway, you're bound to see several Tiidas if your out long enough. I was hoping to find some Tiida accessories in between work. Did you happen to find any during your trip? If you did, where in Beijing?

[Ever Victorious]

Hey, they can get their hatchbacks in Sonoma Sunset! That's not fair!

[Elmojo]

@EV: Yeah, they also get this sweet champagne gold color that is almost the same as my '88 300ZX. I'd love to have my V in that color!

@Greygoose: No, I didn't find any accessories, but then again, I wasn't looking.Do you mean you live in Beijing or are just visiting?

[greygoose]

@Greygoose: No, I didn't find any accessories, but then again, I wasn't looking.Do you mean you live in Beijing or are just visiting?

I'm just here on business, but I was hoping to take time on the weekend to pick up some things for my Versa that I can't get back home.

[ShusterVision]

If I looked, I saw 5-10 per day, which is way over the average around my area here in the states.

Around my place in Montreal I see the same amount atleast.

SV

[COVersaSL]

Gotta love the Sonoma Sunset

[Ever Victorious]

Gotta love the Sonoma Sunset

I do, actually. I had a Kia that was a very very similar color called Pepper Red.

I'm not a fan of fire engine red like Red Alert. I like darker reds, and Sonoma Sunset fits that perfectly.

Oh, and Elmojo - the gold color you describe is the second of two colors available in the US only on the Sedan. they call it Sandstone or something like that.

[mac4444]

I live in Beijing and I own a Tiida. I see them everywhere. They are possibly one of the most popular cars in Beijing except for the QQ. I own a black one and there are three others in my building parking garage.

BTW, the last time I checked my gas mileage, I got 32.9 mpg and that was a combination of driving in very congested city traffic, and highway driving with 4 people in the car and averaging 75 to 90 on the freeway with the air conditioning on full blast. I don't know why I am getting such great mileage but I am not complaining. I love this car.

Also, the car came standard with ABS and a sunroof. No iPod connection, satellite radio, or blue tooth. The build quality is perfect. No defects.

My wife tell me that the price of our Tiida has dropped around $2500 since I bought it last June. I don't know why that is either except for the common reply to all things here - TIC. "This Is China".

[Ever Victorious]

What sized engine is in your Tiida?

I'm guessing your Tiidas are built in Japan, so I'm guessing a 1.5 or 1.6L, since that's what Japan uses? that alone could account for the fuel economy difference, since we use a 1.8L.

[JPack]

What sized engine is in your Tiida?

I'm guessing your Tiidas are built in Japan, so I'm guessing a 1.5 or 1.6L, since that's what Japan uses? that alone could account for the fuel economy difference, since we use a 1.8L.

Should be 1.6L.

The Tiida is built by the Dongfeng Motor joint venture in China. (Look at the photo of the blue Tiida and the emblem on the right side.)

[greygoose]

I live in Beijing and I own a Tiida.

mac, I wish I had checked back earlier. I only have a half day left in Beijing before I fly home tomorrow. Where is the closest Nissan dealer where I might be able to buy accessories for the hatch? I'm at the Sheraton Great Wall. Thanks.

[mac4444]

The best Nissan dealer is very close to your hotel. Just go north up the street to the Kepenski Hotel/Yan Sha shopping mall and take a right. You are on the second ring road. Go east towards the third ring road. It's down about a mile on your left side of the street. Best dealer in town.

[Elmojo]

I can't believe how many V'rs there are in China! And here I thought I was alone. I wish I'd have thought to ask before I went, maybe we could have got together for a V/Tiida photo shoot or something?!

EV: Thanks for the info. I wish that color was available in the hatch. I would have snapped it up in a second!