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Nissan has finally made a move to front-wheel drive for its Sunny range. The model will be badged as a Datsun in Europe - though it is expected that all Datsuns will soon be rebadged as Nissans - and as the Nissan Sentra in America, and is expected to perpetuate the long-running Sunny hallmarks of low running costs, competitive pricing and excellent reliability. A new entry-level model in the Nissan range is to go on sale next year.
Daihatsu has made its foray into the Escort/Golf sector with the new Charmant, a four-door saloon which is based on the current Toyota Corolla. It is sold alongside the compact Charade, which competes with the likes of the Austin Metro and Ford Fiesta.
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