While buying a used car is the most affordable option for consumers, there is always the concern that you may be choosing a car that has been involved in an accident, soaking, or overhaul. In fact, compared to the physical depreciation (physical wear and tear), the "original build quality" factor mentioned in the comprehensive analysis of used cars is often overlooked. In addition, the availability of used cars, price trends and recalls are also important factors in determining whether a used car is worth buying. As a leading information collection platform for defective automotive products in China, based on massive big data analysis, CarQuality.com will continue to assess all aspects of each brand's used car models, so as to provide you with direct and effective reference information. The object of this evaluation is? The Nissan Prowler is a part-year model, and the detailed analysis is shown in the following content.
An analysis of the model year: 2016-2021 models may be favored by consumers
In recent years, compact SUV models have been using the over-the-top space as an important selling point, and although the advantages of such veteran players as the Dongfeng Nissan Prowler are not obvious in terms of space, the model has been able to maintain monthly sales of more than 10,000 by virtue of the stylish appearance, excellent handling, and fuel economy, etc. The model year analysis of the Dongfeng Nissan Prowler is as follows.
The first-generation Dongfeng Nissan Prowler was officially launched in March 2008. As a crossover compact SUV, the new car combines the comfort of a sedan and the durability of an SUV to meet the demands of driving in a variety of road conditions. In terms of appearance, the new car pays great attention to the overall sense of sportiness, the entire body lines are smooth and free, and the rounded and full design concept was a favorite at the time. Compared with the gorgeous appearance, the interior design is a bit mediocre, and the application of large areas of black plastic material makes the car slightly cheap. In terms of power, the Prowler is powered by a 1.6L and 2.0L engine. The 1.6L version is only sold as an entry-level model, while the main-selling models are equipped with a 2.0L engine, with maximum power of 110 hp and 139 hp and peak torque of 154 Nm and 198 Nm, respectively, and a drivetrain that is mated to a 5-speed manual (for the 1.6L version), a 6-speed manual (for the 2.0L version), and a CVT infinitely variable gearbox. This generation was produced until the 2015 model year (inclusive) when it was officially discontinued, and has been on the market for over 8 years. It went through several revisions during that time, but mostly just for configuration upgrades and minor cosmetic tweaks.
In October 2015, Dongfeng Nissan ushered in the new generation of the Prowler. Compared to its predecessor, the second-generation model, which adopts the V-motion design language, has a more youthful and stylish appearance, and also adds design elements such as a floating roof, so that the entire car's vision is more in line with the family's characteristics. The new car also has a slight increase in size, but the space change is not big. As for the interior, compared to the previous generation and even a little simple interior, the new car basically can not see the shadow of the old model, the overall design style and layout is more in line with the young people's aesthetics. In terms of power, the new car continues to retain the 2.0L engine, but with a slight increase in output. In addition, the new Prowler also added a new 1.2T engine as a replacement for the previous 1.6L engine, with a maximum power of 117 hp and a peak torque of 190 Nm, and the drivetrain continues to be matched with a 6-speed manual (1.2T version) and CVT infinitely variable transmission.
In April 2019, Dongfeng Nissan carried out a mid-term facelift for the second-generation Prowler, and the new car re-optimized the design style of the front face, which looks more severe visually, and there is a slight increase in body size. However, the most significant change is that the new car is equipped with a large size center control screen and a new steering wheel. Power temporarily canceled the 1.2T version, but this engine will appear in the future. 2.0L engine power reached 154 horsepower, peak torque 204 Nm, the transmission continues to match the CVT infinitely variable transmission.
At present, the domestic used car market, the first generation of the model replacement cycle is longer, has been continued to the 2015 model before officially discontinued, the overall appearance of the model and the interior has appeared to be a bit outdated, not in line with the current aesthetics, so it does not serve as a priority recommended models. The second generation (2016 models so far) models of the vehicle appearance and interior design more novel, configuration more rich, consumers are more likely to accept. However, some of the 2016 models are National Ⅳ emission standards, and licensing in first-tier cities such as North, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen may become a problem. On balance, the 2016-2021 models may become a priority for purchase.
Second, the market price analysis: 2016 models/2017 models relatively high cost performance
Often, automotive product iteration, the sale of old models due to clearance of inventory discounts are very large, and sometimes even the price of second-hand car "upside down" situation. So, how is the current used car market situation of the Dongfeng Nissan Prowler, the car quality network comprehensive used car home, melon used car and other used car platform offer, comprehensive market price range of the source for sale for consumers to refer to.
Through the above used car prices, 2011-2015 models have a good price advantage, but these models are the first generation of products, so not as the main recommended models. The 2016 and 2017 models also have a high cost-effective, used car prices are less than 60% of the year's new car guide price. After the 2017 models used car prices are still firm, the price has exceeded 60% of the new car guide price of the year, compared with the current new car terminal discount price advantage is not obvious. Therefore, the comprehensive iteration of the product appearance differences, used car selling prices and later vehicle use tax and other factors, 2016 Dongfeng Nissan Prowler used car more cost-effective.
Three, used car source analysis: the southern region of the car source quantity is more?2016/2017 models accounted for the highest
In the selection of used cars, the market car source quantity is sufficient is also one of the key considerations of consumers. If the car supply is sufficient, on the one hand, consumers can choose more room, on the other hand, also increased the opportunity to bargain. If the supply of cars is relatively insufficient or very small, it may have a greater impact on whether consumers continue to buy the car. Car quality network reference melon used car, used car home platform data, statistics derived from the current 2008-2019 model year Dongfeng Nissan Prowler national used car sources: melon used car released sources 358, used car home released sources 779. Among them, the 2016 and 2017 models accounted for the highest proportion, the two accounted for more than 50% combined. The 2012 models also accounted for a certain percentage, while other years accounted for a relatively small percentage.
From the regional distribution of used car sources, six provinces - Guangdong, Hubei, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shaanxi and Fujian - accounted for nearly 50 percent of the national total of used Dongfeng Nissan Prowler sources. Among them, 2-4 years and 8 years models accounted for a relatively high proportion, other age models accounted for a relatively small proportion, and to the south of the region with more sources.
Four, quality reputation analysis: careful to buy 2016 2.0L models?
Consumers tend to ignore the "original build quality" factor when choosing a used car, but this is actually a very important indicator when choosing a used car. For this reason, based on a large number of real car owner complaints, through professional data analysis, the quality of the Dongfeng Nissan Prowler product quality assessment, from which to find out the possible existence of batch quality defects, to provide consumers with more direct and effective reference information.
According to the data statistics of CarQuality.com, from January to August 2020, CarQuality.com collected 270 valid complaints*** about Dongfeng Nissan Prowler. Most of the complaints are concentrated in the 2016 model. From the perspective of typical complaints, mostly focused on transmission problems, including "transmission frustration", "transmission can not accelerate" problem complaints relatively more. Through further analysis, we know that most of the complaints related to transmission problems come from 2016 2.0L models. Therefore, it is recommended that consumers can focus on these aspects when shopping for the above year models.
Overall, the Dongfeng Nissan Prowler, in addition to the relatively high number of complaints about the 2016 2.0L model, the rest of the year models of the number of complaints have remained at a low level, and there is no *** defective problems, the quality of the reputation is relatively stable.
Fifth, recall analysis: domestic **** a recall record
From the data available, the Dongfeng Nissan Prowler in the country issued a recall announcement **** 1 time. The recalled model of the main driver's seat steering wheel mounted on the "NISSAN" may be loosened, resulting in airbags in the deployment of the tag popped out of the driver caused injury. The models involved are the March 16, 2017 - March 20, 2017 production of the Prowler models. Here, the car quality network to remind consumers, in the purchase of used cars, need to call the manufacturer's customer service or to the 4S stores to check whether the vehicle has been dealt with according to the recall program, so as to avoid the vehicle is still on the road with "sick", there are potential safety hazards.
Total? Conclusion
Through the above analysis, it is easy to see that in the purchase of used models of Dongfeng Nissan Prowler, in addition to the 2016 model 2.0L models with more transmission failure problems, need to pay more attention to when buying, the rest of the year models are in the range of options. Comprehensive factors, the 2017 models, whether cost-effective, market retention or quality reputation are outstanding, it is recommended that the purchase can be prioritized.
This article comes from the author of the automobile home car family, does not represent the views of the automobile home position.