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Case study: Ugly ducklings

Nissan Tiida

0-100 km/h: 10,60 seconds Top speed: 188 km/h Power: 80 kW Torque: 153 N.m CO2 : 174 g/km Fuel consumption: 8,68 L/100 km (fuel index)

The Tiida uses an extended platform shared by the Nissan Micra and Renault Modus. Being taller than most sedans and hatches of the time, it almost fits into a crossover genre. It may not sport the best Italian styling or come in a range of pretty colours but don’t

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