# Family Eco Vehicles The Nissan 'Sunny' Will Hit Showrooms Early 2011 By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-12-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-sunny References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/nissan-unveils-all-new-2012-nissan-sunny-global-sedan-in-china/) & [nissan-global](http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/index.html) At the eighth Chinese International Automobile Exhibition, the new [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures) 'Sunny' was showcased to many as a strong, reliable and fuel-economizing vehicle for early 2011. The car is now being dubbed as the vehicle with the best [fuel economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-subaru-forester-hybrid), thus making it a leader of that pact in [family sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz4x-touring). The Nissan 'Sunny' will be sold in over 170 countries and features a 1.5L, 4-cylinder engine. With its great fuel intake, the 'Sunny' can get your family from home to the parks without the annoying "are we there yet." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Family Vehicles:** Development of eco-friendly family vehicles that offer reliable fuel economy, safety, and comfort for families. - **Global Fuel-efficient Vehicle Market:** The increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles creates opportunities for automakers to create affordable, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles for customers around the world. - **Compact & Efficient Engines:** Development of lighter and smaller engines with improved fuel efficiency for different types of vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for automakers to develop and market eco-friendly and affordable family vehicles that satisfy the growing demand for fuel-efficient and sustainable cars. - **Energy Industry:** The need for energy-efficient vehicles creates opportunities for energy companies to explore alternative fuel options that support the development of eco-friendly family vehicles. - **Travel & Tourism Industry:** Opportunity for travel and tourism industry players to align with eco-friendly family vehicle trends by promoting destinations and services that support sustainable and responsible tourism practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Persona-Specific EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures.md) - [Electric Vehicle Production Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-ev.md) - [Eco Commerce-Ready Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar.md) - [Hybrid-Only SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail.md) - [Robust Egyptians SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-qashqai-egypt.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Next-Gen Safety SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-symbioz-hybrid-suv.md) - [Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxout.md) - [Battery Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-nismo.md)