A re-bodied Nissan Bluebird – itself no great record holder within the history of the auto industry – SM3 is really a mid-sized sedan powered with a 1.5 litre Nissan engine. Targeted at the youth market, SM3 has 100PS to experience with – sufficient to make it feel quite lively -allied to some sporty suspension package.

The only real transmission choices a five speed manual. Mindful of potential export markets, the vehicle bristles with safety features and equipment such as a half dozen airbags and crush zones to European standards.

The cost is sufficiently low to achieve success in emerging economies, that is bound to assist the cause.