Nissan 200SX

What is the Nissan 200SX?

The 200SX name was used for different Nissan models in different markets. The North American versions included a sports coupe in the S12 era and a two-door coupe in the B14 era. In the United Kingdom, the S15 was a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe with a turbocharged engine.

That changing identity reflects how Nissan adapted the 200SX name to local lineups. The listed versions were petrol-powered, but body style and engine varied by market and generation.

Generations and engines

The S12 generation ran from 1984–1989 in the United States. The B14 ran from 1995–1998 in the United States and Canada. The S15 was sold in the United Kingdom from 2000–2001.

Listed petrol engines range from 1.6 L to 3.0 L in the United States, 1.6 L to 2.0 L in Canada, and 2.0 L in the UK. Nissan described the UK S15 as a rear-wheel-drive coupe with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine.

How economical is the Nissan 200SX?

US EPA figures span 1984–1999, with a best combined result of 29 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 8.1 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–1999 and list a lowest consumption of 8 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. UK figures for 2000–2001 list 9.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

These figures use different procedures: EPA in the United States, NRCan’s 5-cycle test in Canada and NEDC in the UK. Results are best understood within each market.

Where was the 200SX sold?

The 200SX name appeared in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, though the markets and years differed. The S12 was listed in the United States, the B14 in the United States and Canada, and the S15 in the UK.