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Datsun 120Y Review, For Sale, Specs & News in Australia

The Datsun 120Y, Australia’s version of the Nissan Sunny, was assembled (from kits) in Melbourne through the mid-1970s.

Offered in compact sedan, wagon and coupe models, it was powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels through either a four speed manual gearbox or three-speed auto transmission.

The line-up currently starts at POA for the 120Y (base) and ranges through to POA for the range-topping 120Y (base).

Datsun 120Y Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Datsun 120Y varies based on the trim level you choose. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
1979 Coupe 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1979 Sedan 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1979 Wagon 1.2L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1978 Coupe 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1978 Sedan 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1978 Wagon 1.2L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1977 Coupe 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1977 Sedan 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1977 Wagon 1.2L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1976 Coupe 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1976 Sedan 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1976 Wagon 1.2L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1975 Coupe 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1975 Sedan 1.2L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1975 Wagon 1.2L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
See All Datsun 120Y Pricing and Specs

Datsun 120Y Wheel Size

The Datsun 120Y has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 12x4 inches for Coupe in 1979.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
1979 Coupe 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1979 Sedan 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1979 Wagon 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1978 Coupe 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1978 Sedan 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1978 Wagon 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1977 Coupe 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1977 Sedan 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1977 Wagon 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1976 Coupe 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1976 Sedan 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1976 Wagon 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1975 Coupe 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1975 Sedan 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
1975 Wagon 12x4 inches 12x4 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Datsun 120Y Wheel Sizes

Datsun 120Y Dimensions

The dimensions of the Datsun 120Y Sedan, Wagon and Coupe vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
1979 Sedan 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1979 Wagon 1400x1770x3985 mm 170 mm
1979 Coupe 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1978 Sedan 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1978 Wagon 1400x1770x3985 mm 170 mm
1978 Coupe 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1977 Coupe 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1977 Sedan 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1977 Wagon 1400x1770x3985 mm 170 mm
1976 Wagon 1400x1545x3985 mm 170 mm
1976 Coupe 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1976 Sedan 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1975 Wagon 1400x1545x3985 mm 170 mm
1975 Sedan 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
1975 Coupe 1350x1545x3950 mm 170 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Datsun 120Y Dimensions

Datsun 120Y Fuel Consumption

The Datsun 120Y is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s).

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
1979 Coupe 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1979 Sedan 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1979 Wagon 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1978 Coupe 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1978 Sedan 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1978 Wagon 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1977 Coupe 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1977 Sedan 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1977 Wagon 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1976 Coupe 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1976 Sedan 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1976 Wagon 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1975 Coupe 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1975 Sedan 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1975 Wagon 1.2L Leaded 4 SP MAN
* Combined fuel consumption See All Datsun 120Y Pricing and Specs for 1979